Traveling from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles is four hours behind Rio De Janeiro and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your GIG to LAX flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GIG and LAX:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Currently, AED 1,024 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,776. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from GIG to LAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GIG to LAX.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
79.57% of flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GIG? If you're catching an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel near LAX if you're taking a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the center of Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Los Angeles. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GIG to LAX around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometers away to the south-east, well-known attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometers north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.