Travelling from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll board your flight from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the two main airports in Los Angeles.
Pres Ibanez Airport is located in Punta Arenas. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Los Angeles to PUQ. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to PUQ flight:
About Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport. Hospedaje Isla Magdalena is a comfortable option close to PUQ. Or check in and get some rest at Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ before heading to your final destination.
Travel at your own speed with a Pres Ibanez Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR or Avis and discover more of Punta Arenas and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport is $825. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,299. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to PUQ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Los Angeles to PUQ.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ). July is the peak month for travel to Punta Arenas. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.
The warmest month in Punta Arenas is February, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Book your Los Angeles to PUQ flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Punta Arenas
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Pres Ibanez Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Punta Arenas:
Plaza de Armas and Seno Otoway Penguin Colony are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Punta Arenas itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mirador Cerro De La Cruz.
Explore more of Chile
Puerto Natales is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Punta Arenas. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Into the Wild Patagonia Expeditions, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Cueva del Milodon.
Another favourite stop in Chile, Estancia Yendegaia is roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Punta Arenas. Make time to visit highlights including Yendegaia National Park.
