Puebla to Los Angeles (PBC–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 13m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y41783
Y4 Volaris
A20N
11:18 AM
CST T1
2:20 PM
PDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41782
Y4 Volaris
32N
3:50 PM
PDT T1
8:44 PM
CST
3h 54m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
PVR Puerto Vallarta 5h 43m Y4 AAAMAS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Los Angeles flights
GDL Guadalajara 5h 51m VBY4 AMASCX Guadalajara (GDL) to Los Angeles flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 52m Y4 AAASDL San José del Cabo (SJD) to Los Angeles flights
IAH Houston 6h 54m UAY4 AAAFAS Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles flights
CUN Cancún 8h 22m AVCMF9 AAAMDL Cancún (CUN) to Los Angeles flights
EWR Newark 12h 2m Y4 ASB6CA Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles flights
AGU Aguascalientes 12h 34m Y4 F9Y4 Aguascalientes (AGU) to Los Angeles flights
BJX Silao ~6h 8m Y4 F9Y4 Silao (BJX) to Los Angeles flights
MTY Monterrey ~6h 20m AVVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Puebla to Los Angeles
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,600 mi 4h 2m nonstop -1h behind

PBC–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,600 miles in approximately 4h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PBC–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 4 A20N 4h02
SY Sun Country Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + Y4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PBC to LAX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBC to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
446
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PBC → LAX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
LAX → PBC
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Puebla

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric PBC→LAX MEX→LAX NLU→LAX
Distance from PBC 49 mi 58 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 10 1
Weekly flights 4 119 6
Flight time 4h 2m 3h 57m 3h 59m
Airports within 200 miles of PBC with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Puebla.
PBC: CST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Puebla, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,600 mi / 2,574 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 2m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

PBC–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Puebla to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,600 mi / 2,574 km
Flight time4h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PBC
IATA / ICAOPBC / MMPB
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,361 ft / 2,244 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBC to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Hermanos Serdán International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 4h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,600 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PBC to LAX: Volaris and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Los Cabos.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Puebla.
Yes, return flights from LAX to PBC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, NLU and TLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PBC to LAX

Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris and Sun Country Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PBC to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBC to LAX is about 4 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,600 miles (2,574 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Los Cabos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Mexico City (NLU) and Toluca (TLC).