Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Bogota is two hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LAX to BOG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LAX and BOG:
Tocumen International Airport
Cancun International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight is RM433. A return fare right now is RM1,139. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to BOG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Pick up an El Dorado International Airport rental car and discover Bogota and beyond with your own set of wheels. Renta Facil, Localiza and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from El Dorado International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
El Dorado International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Bogota. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Bogota. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bogota, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to BOG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres south-west of Bogota, a visit to Cali will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Medellin is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No trip is complete without seeing Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.