Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Guadalajara, where Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located. Los Angeles operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route, with 390 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from GDL to LAX is with Alaska Airlines at 21:51. Go for the first departure with Volaris at 04:56 if you want to get going early.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from GDL to Los Angeles. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Los Angeles are available for booking. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be where your journey ends.
You'll have your choice of carriers operating direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles. Get on board with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from GDL to Los Angeles. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
If you have a passport from Mexico, you will need an embassy visa to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara, GDL can be reached in approximately 33 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 53 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near GDL? If you've booked an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Los Angeles
C$184 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles. A return flight starts at C$281. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 10 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDL to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles is June. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The centre of Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 34 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from GDL to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month for a trip to Los Angeles. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Before you book a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from GDL to Los Angeles in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are major attractions which should be on every Los Angeles itinerary.
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