Travelling from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport (HUX): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport (HUX).
Huatulco Airport is located in Huatulco. The city follows the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to HUX.
With more people on the move during high season, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to HUX departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to HUX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Huatulco Airport (HUX)
Arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay within easy reach of HUX at Planta Glamp Farm.
Grab a Huatulco Airport rental car and explore Huatulco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Economy and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport (HUX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport is R 2,180. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,492. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to HUX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport (HUX)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Huatulco. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport (HUX), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Huatulco is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to HUX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Huatulco
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Huatulco right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Huatulco Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Magic Falls, Parador turístico and HUMAR La Herradura are attractions you won't want to skip in Huatulco.
Explore more of Mexico
Huatulco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres north of Huatulco, a trip to Oaxaca will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Guelaguetza, Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez and Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca.
Around 121 kilometres east of Huatulco, Salina Cruz is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Mareño surf tours Camp, Mirador La Costera and Malecón 'Salina Cruz'.
