Travelling from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) departing from here.
Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Jakarta. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Jakarta to LAX.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Jakarta to LAX with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CGK and LAX include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta, CGK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
73.0% of flights that depart Soekarno-Hatta International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
HLP is around 14 kilometres from central Jakarta. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Jakarta to LAX flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport:
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LAX and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport is 316 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 535 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Jakarta to LAX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in May.
Lock in a Jakarta to LAX plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
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. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles International Airport:
Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Los Angeles to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check 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 well-known destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.