Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8. The city is eight hours behind Porto, where Porto Airport is located.
To avoid missing your OPO to Los Angeles flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from OPO to Los Angeles. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
OPO is about 11 kilometres from central Porto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel near OPO? If you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Porto Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Los Angeles
R 5,603 is currently the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return plane ticket starts from R 8,907. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from OPO to Los Angeles. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your Porto Airport to Los Angeles ticket.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from OPO to Los Angeles by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find a cheap flight from Porto Airport to Los Angeles with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Porto Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from OPO to Los Angeles.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is about 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Porto Airport to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your OPO to Los Angeles flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from VNY ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Los Angeles. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Porto Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from OPO to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Porto Airport to Los Angeles, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Sign are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to check off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
San Jose is another essential stop in the United States and is around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.