Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Elena Airport (FRS): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LAX to FRS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Elena Airport. La Aurora International Airport is a popular stopover on the LAX to FRS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
$277 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Elena Airport flight. Return flights start from $614. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LAX to FRS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Elena Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to FRS.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Elena Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Elena Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
Book a hotel close to FRS if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Elena Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santa Elena Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Avis or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Flores and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of snagging the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Santa Elena Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Santa Elena Airport (FRS) to central Flores
Santa Elena Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from central Flores. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Elena Airport is May, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Flores based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Flores is April, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Elena Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to FRS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is just one of the many places in Guatemala waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Flores. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cathedral of Guatemala City and La Aurora Zoo.
Around 274 kilometres south of Flores, Mixco is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Start your sightseeing at Municipal Salayá Ecological Park, Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista.