Travelling from Jakarta to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles leaving from here.
When landing in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the primary gateways.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles 14 hours behind Jakarta.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Jakarta to Los Angeles flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Los Angeles
To find cheap Jakarta to Los Angeles flights, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
We make it simple to find a Jakarta to Los Angeles flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta, CGK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, data shows 73.0% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your travel date.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
As soon as your flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is approximately 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near VNY. Settle in and get cosy after your Jakarta to Los Angeles flight at one of these well-located options:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make picking up a Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from VNY once your travel dates are set.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Jakarta to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, visit Los Angeles in May.
When booking your Jakarta to Los Angeles tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap flights from Jakarta to Los Angeles around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Los Angeles, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top sights which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you busy.
San Jose is another well-known destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.