Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Los Angeles is five hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, which runs on the UTC-8 timezone.
Your flight from Rio de Janeiro to LAX won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to LAX with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GIG and LAX include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from GIG arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from the centre of Rio de Janeiro in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
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Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LAX and hit the lights earlier:
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LAX is located at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
R 6,493 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport. A return flight starts from R 9,010. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to LAX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Los Angeles. July is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Rio de Janeiro to LAX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Bakersfield, about 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art are highlights.
