Travelling from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is Monterrey's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) taking off from here.
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Monterrey. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
The most popular route is from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with 15 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from MTY to LAX is the 10am VivaAerobus service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 5:05pm with VivaAerobus.
Your flight from Monterrey to LAX won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) leave from this terminal.
Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport departing MTY include:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MTY and LAX is Alaska Airlines.
With 72.0% of its services landing on schedule, VivaAerobus is the top on-time carrier on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Monterrey to LAX departing from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Located around 31 kilometres from central Monterrey, MTY can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, 68.87% touch down on time at their destination.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LAX and be in snooze mode sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Right now, C$192 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$312. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Monterrey to LAX.
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The best time to fly from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Plan your visit to Los Angeles in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Monterrey to LAX flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Monterrey to Los Angeles International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Bakersfield is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.