Flying from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport (IGU): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Los Angeles. Check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport (IGU).
Foz do Iguaçu is four hours ahead of Los Angeles. Cataratas International Airport is located in Foz do Iguaçu, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from Los Angeles to IGU won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to IGU flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near IGU:
Pick up a Cataratas International Airport rental car and explore Foz do Iguaçu and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Unidas and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
364 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport. A return flight starts at 761 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to IGU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
June is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport (IGU). Visit Foz do Iguaçu in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Foz do Iguaçu is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to IGU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport in July when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Foz do Iguaçu
Start your Foz do Iguaçu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Cataratas International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Iguassu and Maravilhas Do Mundo are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Foz do Iguaçu to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Garganta do Diabo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Foz do Iguaçu, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey around 129 kilometres north-east to Cascavel to check off its leading attractions. From Espaço Ciência to Museu de História Natural (Zoologico de Cascavel). And Environmental Victory Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Foz do Iguaçu, Chapeco is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Praça da Liberdade, Eco Parque and Vale do Rio Uruguai.
