Travelling from Los Angeles to Jakarta: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's main airports.
Disembark at Jakarta's major arrival point, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Jakarta is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Los Angeles to Jakarta flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and four hours ahead of international departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Jakarta
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a cinch to find a Los Angeles to Jakarta flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
LAX is about 12 miles from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is approximately 12 miles. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and experience more of Jakarta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
The centre of Jakarta is approximately 7 miles from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). Once your flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta. July is the most popular month to visit Jakarta. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book a Los Angeles to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Jakarta in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Jakarta
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are must-do's during your Jakarta adventure.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Jakarta. Around 75 miles to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
If you want to check out another major stop in Indonesia, consider Bekasi, about 12 miles east of Jakarta. TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri are highlights.