Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, making Faro seven hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LAX to FAO flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and FAO:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, $270 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $606. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to FAO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Faro Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to FAO.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometers from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from central Faro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to FAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Faro, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Journey around 225 kilometers north-west to Lisbon to tick off its top attractions. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 467 kilometers north of Faro, Porto is another favorite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.