Traveling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 2 hours behind Bogota, where El Dorado International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, 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 flight from BOG to Los Angeles.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from BOG to Los Angeles, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you have a passport from Colombia, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're traveling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
The journey from central Bogota to BOG takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 miles in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel near BOG? If you're catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Los Angeles
$220 is the best price for a one-way ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles. Return flights start at $382. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from BOG to Los Angeles, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is approximately 20 miles. It'll take you about 32 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
Book a hotel near LAX if you're taking a late flight from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The center of Los Angeles is approximately 20 miles from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 34 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from BOG to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Los Angeles in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 61ºF and 90ºF. Book your flights from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BOG to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 43ºF and 79ºF.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Los Angeles, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are major attractions which should be on every Los Angeles itinerary.
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