Travelling from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) leaving from either of these.
Gulfport is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is located in Gulfport, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Your flight from Los Angeles to GPT won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Los Angeles to GPT flight? Relax in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near GPT:
GPT is located at 14035 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
At the moment, R 3,207 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,867. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to GPT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT). July is the most popular month to visit Gulfport. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
When booking your Los Angeles to GPT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Gulfport, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Gulfport
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Gulfport right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport:
Ocean Adventures Marine Park and Mississippi Blues Trail – Gulfport Boogie are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Gulfport must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mississippi Aquarium.
Explore more of the United States
Gulfport has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-west of Gulfport, a visit to New Orleans will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Baton Rouge is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres west of Gulfport. No journey is complete without seeing Beauregard Town Historic District, Main Street Historic District and Louisiana's Old State Capitol.
