Flying from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Los Angeles. Explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS).
The timezone in Puerto Princesa is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Puerto Princesa International Airport is located in Puerto Princesa.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to PPS, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During high season, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Whether you're eager to discover a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to PPS.
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to PPS flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PPS and hit the pillow fast:
Travel at your own pace with a Puerto Princesa International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar and venture far and wide through Puerto Princesa and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Currently, ج.م. 31,613 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 44,647. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to PPS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
June is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS). Visit Puerto Princesa in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Puerto Princesa is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Book your Los Angeles to PPS flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Puerto Princesa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Puerto Princesa right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport:
Your Puerto Princesa trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include Dos Palmas, Firefly Watching and Tubbataha Management Office.
Explore more of the Philippines
While Puerto Princesa is a great introduction to the Philippines, there's so much more waiting in Rio Tuba. Located about 193 kilometres to the south-west, this must-visit city plenty to see and do, like Sto. Niño Quasi-Parish Church and Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus.
If you want to check out another side of the Philippines, consider El Nido, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Puerto Princesa. El Nido Paradise, El Nido boat tours embark and El Nido Beach are highlights.
