Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ocho Rios Airport (OCJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Ocho Rios is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LAX to OCJ flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to check out another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Ocho Rios Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Miami International Airport is a popular stop between LAX and OCJ.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ocho Rios Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ocho Rios Airport (OCJ)
If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Ocho Rios Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near OCJ:
Getting from Ocho Rios Airport (OCJ) to central Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios Airport to central Ocho Rios has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Ocho Rios Airport (OCJ)
Before securing your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ocho Rios Airport, think about which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Ocho Rios offers a bustling atmosphere and lots to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ocho Rios Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ocho Rios, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to OCJ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
Ocho Rios has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Jamaica just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Ocho Rios, a visit to Kingston will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Spanish Town is another essential stop in Jamaica and is around 48 kilometres south of Ocho Rios. No journey is complete without visiting First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.
