Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to CGK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and CGK include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Changi International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
$540 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,064. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to CGK, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX land on time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CGK:
Explore without limits with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and discover more of Jakarta and beyond.
Booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Jakarta in February.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for October if you want to go to Jakarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to CGK in July. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Jakarta, now it's time to explore other parts of Indonesia. Travel around 121 kilometres south-east to Bandung to tick off its top attractions. From Braga Street to Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bekasi is another essential stop in Indonesia and is around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. No journey is complete without experiencing TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.