Flying from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's main airports.
Puerto Princesa is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Puerto Princesa International Airport is located in Puerto Princesa, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to PPS, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is a stop you can make during your flight from Los Angeles to PPS.
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Break up your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport with a stop at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). One of the main stopovers between Van Nuys Airport and PPS, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 34 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Los Angeles to PPS? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Consider booking a hotel near PPS if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to central Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Princesa. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport is P32,610. The cheapest price for a return flight is P52,753. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from Los Angeles to PPS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily find a flight your budget will love.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
February is the quietest time to travel to Puerto Princesa. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Puerto Princesa. May is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles to PPS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.
More about Puerto Princesa
Start your Puerto Princesa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Plaza Cuartel and Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Puerto Princesa itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Stellar Grounds.
Complete your Puerto Princesa trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Princesa International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Browse our car rentals in Puerto Princesa and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
