Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Acapulco Airport (ACA): what you need to know
Acapulco's timezone is UTC-6, making Acapulco two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to ACA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Acapulco Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LAX and ACA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Acapulco Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Acapulco Airport (ACA)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Acapulco Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near ACA:
Grab a Acapulco Airport rental car and explore Acapulco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Acapulco Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Acapulco Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Acapulco. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Acapulco is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Acapulco Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to ACA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Acapulco is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north of Acapulco, a trip to Mexico City will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're looking to explore another side of Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 322 kilometres north of Acapulco. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are highlights.