Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles one hour behind Mexico City.
Flights from MEX to LAX start from 06:35 — the earliest with Aeromexico. The last service of the day is at 20:15 with Volaris. Overall, there are 72 weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your MEX to LAX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Travel nonstop to Los Angeles with these carriers and get to know this amazing part of United States:
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
American Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for MEX to LAX flights, with 88.89% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEX and LAX:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, R 1,820 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,545. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MEX to LAX, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEX to LAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination without delay.
To get to Benito Juarez International Airport from central Mexico City, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
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Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Explore without limits with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Los Angeles in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEX to LAX around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
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