Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles 14 hours behind Jakarta.
Give yourself enough time to make your CGK to LAX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGK and LAX:
Narita International Airport
Changi International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, 314 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 555 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from CGK to LAX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Of all flights departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from central Jakarta, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CGK:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel close to LAX if you're on a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to central Los Angeles has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Los Angeles in May.
Lock in your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to LAX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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