Flying from Los Angeles to Jakarta: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the primary arrival point in Jakarta.
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, making Jakarta 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Los Angeles to Jakarta flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Jakarta
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Los Angeles to Jakarta flights if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Los Angeles to Jakarta flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near CGK if you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and venture far and wide through Jakarta and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week in advance of your Los Angeles to Jakarta flight.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is about 11 kilometres from central Jakarta. After your flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta, it takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta. July is the most popular month to visit Jakarta. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book a Los Angeles to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Jakarta in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are essential stops on your Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
If you want to check out another major stop in Indonesia, consider Bekasi, about 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri are highlights.