Flying from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Santa Fe Municipal Airport is located in Santa Fe. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is one hour behind Santa Fe.
Give yourself enough time to make your SAF to Los Angeles flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Central Santa Fe to SAF is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles? Stay at a hotel close to SAF, like Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western. Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort will also have you moments from the check-in counter.
Santa Fe Municipal Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.47% of flights that take off from SAF land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles
$458 is currently the best price for a one-way Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles flight. Return flight tickets start from $411. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from SAF to Los Angeles, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from SAF to Los Angeles.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. After your flight from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Following your SAF to Los Angeles flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near VNY. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Typically, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Secure your ride from VNY as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Travel to Los Angeles during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SAF to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are major attractions which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are among its highlights.