Flying from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport (IPC): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Los Angeles. Check out your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport (IPC).
Easter Island is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Mataveri International Airport is located in Easter Island, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to IPC, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to IPC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
Book a hotel near IPC if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport is RM2,613. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM5,599. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to IPC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport (IPC). August is the busiest month to travel to Easter Island. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in May.
When booking your Los Angeles to IPC plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Easter Island, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
September has temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Easter Island
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Mataveri International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Easter Island:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Easter Island when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Rano Raraku followed by Anakena Beach and Moai Tukuturi.