Flying from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Los Angeles has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Bogota is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. El Dorado International Airport is located in Bogota, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to BOG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Los Angeles to BOG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from central Los Angeles to LAX is about 32 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Van Nuys Airport:
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 34 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your flight from Los Angeles to BOG:
About El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BOG:
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport to the centre of Bogota takes about 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 1 hour and 12 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport, $204 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $547. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to get flight tickets from Los Angeles to BOG. You're more likely to score a great deal and have more options for flight times and dates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. The right timing can be the key to finding flight tickets from Los Angeles to BOG.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Bogota, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Book your flight from Los Angeles to BOG for September if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bogota to range from 8ºC to 20ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 8ºC and 21ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport.
More about Bogota
Start your Bogota trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to El Dorado International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Compartir Primera Etapa are major attractions which should be on any good Bogota itinerary.
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