Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Monterrey is one hour ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from LAX to MTY start from 14:05 — the first with VivaAerobus. The last service of the day is at 15:15 with VivaAerobus. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LAX to MTY flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
VivaAerobus has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Monterrey — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is VivaAerobus.
VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier that operates LAX to MTY flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and MTY:
Los Cabos International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight is $145. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $300. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to MTY.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MTY:
Grab a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car and discover Monterrey and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to the centre of Monterrey has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Monterrey. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Monterrey is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MTY sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
San Luis Potosi is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Monterrey. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Tangamanga Park I, Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
Aguascalientes is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey. No trip is complete without a visit to Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos.
