Flying from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Los Angeles. Explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA).
Porto Alegre is four hours ahead of Los Angeles. Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre, which follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from Los Angeles to POA won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to POA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is one option when leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to POA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and explore beyond Porto Alegre's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport to the centre of Porto Alegre is about 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
ج.م. 11,920 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 30,533. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to POA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Porto Alegre. October is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Porto Alegre is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your Los Angeles to POA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 23ºC.
More about Porto Alegre
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Salgado Filho International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Porto Alegre:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Botanical Gardens, Centro Historico Cultural Santa Casa and Pinacoteca are must-do's during your Porto Alegre adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Pelotas is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Porto Alegre. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Grande Hotel de Pelotas, Centro histórico de Pelotas and Praça Dom Joaquim.
If you're eager to discover another side of Brazil, consider Santa Maria, roughly 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre. Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Municipal Park Hills and Calçadão Salvador Isaia are among the biggest draws.
