Travelling from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is located in Rio de Janeiro. Based in the UTC-8 timezone, Los Angeles is five hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
Allow plenty of time to catch your GIG to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from GIG to Los Angeles. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near GIG:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GIG touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles
£252 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return ticket right now is £397. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from GIG to Los Angeles, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Los Angeles ticket.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kms (18 miles). It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from GIG to Los Angeles.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is around 29 kms (18 miles) from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Once your flight from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
After stepping off your GIG to Los Angeles flight, settle in at a hotel close to VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can just collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Los Angeles. To skip the crowds, visit Los Angeles in December.
Book a Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from GIG to Los Angeles around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport to Los Angeles, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Bowl are attractions you won't want to skip in Los Angeles.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 177 kms (110 miles) southeast to San Diego to check off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, consider San Jose, about 499 kms (310 miles) northwest of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are key highlights.
