Traveling from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport (CUL): What you need to know
Los Angeles has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport (CUL) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Culiacan International Airport is located in Culiacan. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to CUL.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Los Angeles to CUL even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) is an option when departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
LAX 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. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can get to VNY from the center 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 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Los Angeles to CUL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CUL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
Currently, $132 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $375. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to CUL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to CUL.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport (CUL), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Culiacan based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Los Angeles to CUL plane ticket departing in June if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Culiacan to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Culiacan
Start your Culiacan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Culiacan International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Culiacan when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park followed by paseo del río Sinaloa Park and Monte Carlo Park.
Explore more of Mexico
Culiacan is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometers south-east of Culiacan, a visit to Mazatlan will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Malecón, Old Mazatlan and Malecon.
Los Mochis is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 193 kilometers north-west of Culiacan. No trip is complete without seeing Prado del Sur Park, Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston and Los Naranjos Park.