Travelling from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles is two hours behind Montego Bay and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Your MBJ to LAX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sangster International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MBJ and LAX:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
$314 is the best price for a one-way Sangster International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $540. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from MBJ to LAX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Sangster International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
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Handy information about Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
When it comes to Sangster International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.59% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Montego Bay to Sangster International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Sangster International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MBJ:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sangster International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sangster International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Los Angeles in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Sangster International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MBJ to LAX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
