Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your LAX to SDU flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight is P16,928. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P38,843. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LAX to SDU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SDU instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Santos Dumont Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
Santos Dumont Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
January is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in April.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to SDU in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without visiting Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.