Travelling from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is 4 hours behind Porto Alegre.
To ensure you catch your flight from POA to Los Angeles, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like October? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finding a stopover on your flight from POA to Los Angeles is a cinch. Whether you want to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A key stop is Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
If you hold a passport from Brazil, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Salgado Filho International Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
POA is about 11 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 52 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near POA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Los Angeles or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Los Angeles
C$568 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Salgado Filho International Airport to Los Angeles. A return flight starts at C$1,021. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from POA to Los Angeles if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes about 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to LAX if you have a late flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The centre of Los Angeles is located around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Los Angeles has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 34 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from POA to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Los Angeles in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Los Angeles for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from POA to Los Angeles in February if you like 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 rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Los Angeles itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with a car rental
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