Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza.

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza pass through?

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza most commonly pass through: • Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 81% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 19% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,095 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,280, a difference of $1,185. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Fortaleza?

Some of the most popular sights in Fortaleza are Meireles Beach, Praia do Futuro and Mercado Central. These are among the most viewed places in Fortaleza on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Fortaleza. Flights with 1 layover take between 15h 14m and 18h 54m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Fortaleza changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $880 to $3,948. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Fortaleza looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Fortaleza are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $599, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 14m, compared with 18h 54m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Fortaleza?

Fortaleza is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)?

Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include: • FOCO • Avis • MOVIDA • Localiza • Unidas

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Fortaleza flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza range from $1,092 to $1,582, with an average of $1,336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,092 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza typically range from $1,092 to $1,582. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $880, on LATAM Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fortaleza. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 70% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

LATAM Airlines ($880) and Air Canada ($1,094) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Fortaleza according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Fortaleza route. 81% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via GRU.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?

Flights via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,534. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Fortaleza which airport offers the shortest layover?

Miami (MIA) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Fortaleza layovers at 8h 53m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 24

10:10 am - 5:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

26h 05m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

2:30 am - 6:45 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

33h 15m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$880LATAM Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Fri, Apr 30

11:10 am - 1:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

22h 10m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9:00 am - 7:45 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,046LATAM Airlines

Wed, Mar 17 - Tue, May 4

11:10 am - 1:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

21h 55m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

9:30 pm - 7:00 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

25h 30m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$1,070LATAM Airlines

Wed, Mar 17 - Tue, May 4

11:10 am - 1:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

21h 55m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

9:30 pm - 7:30 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

38h 00m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$1,071LATAM Airlines

Wed, Mar 17 - Tue, May 4

1:35 pm - 1:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

19h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

9:00 pm - 7:30 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

38h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$1,093LATAM Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Wed, May 5

12:30 pm - 5:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

24h 30m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

12:45 pm - 7:49 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

35h 04m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,094Air Canada

Thu, Mar 18 - Wed, May 5

8:30 am - 5:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

28h 30m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

12:45 pm - 7:49 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

35h 04m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,094Air Canada

Fri, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 5

1:55 pm - 8:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

26h 50m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9:30 pm - 7:00 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

25h 30m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$1,095LATAM Airlines

Fri, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 5

1:55 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

29h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Brasilia

9:00 am - 7:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

26h 50m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$1,095LATAM Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Mon, May 3

11:10 am - 1:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

22h 10m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

9:00 am - 7:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

26h 50m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$1,095LATAM Airlines

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Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 20

12:35 pm - 11:40 amLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

18h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

2:55 pm - 11:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

25h 55m2 stops Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,527Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

10:10 am - 5:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

26h 00m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

8:55 pm - 6:25 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

38h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$1,537LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

10:10 am - 1:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

22h 15m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

2:10 am - 6:25 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

33h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$1,537LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

9:04 pm - 1:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

35h 06m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

10:05 pm - 11:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

42h 45m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,545Copa Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

12:35 pm - 10:25 amLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

16h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

2:55 pm - 11:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

25h 55m2 stops Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,547Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

10:10 am - 1:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

22h 15m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

11:15 am - 6:45 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

24h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$1,548LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

10:10 am - 1:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

22h 15m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

6:00 pm - 6:00 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

29h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$1,548LATAM Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

12:35 pm - 11:40 amLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

18h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

4:45 am - 11:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

36h 05m2 stops Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,552Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14

12:35 pm - 10:25 amLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

16h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

4:45 am - 11:50 amFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

36h 05m2 stops Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,573Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

10:10 am - 8:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-FOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins

29h 35m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

9:30 pm - 6:00 pmFOR Fortaleza Pinto Martins-LAX Los Angeles

25h 30m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$1,579LATAM Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Fortaleza? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Fortaleza departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fortaleza. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 70% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Fortaleza. Flights with 1 layover take between 15h 14m and 18h 54m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Fortaleza flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza range from $1,092 to $1,582, with an average of $1,336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,092 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Fortaleza changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $880 to $3,948. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Fortaleza looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Fortaleza are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $599, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR)?
Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?
Flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza pass through?
Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza most commonly pass through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 19% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Los Angeles to Fortaleza. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,095 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,280, a difference of $1,185.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Fortaleza?
Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 14m, compared with 18h 54m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Fortaleza?
Some of the most popular sights in Fortaleza are Meireles Beach, Praia do Futuro and Mercado Central. These are among the most viewed places in Fortaleza on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,095, about $1,185 less than Friday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Fortaleza trip for April. Fares historically average $1,024 round-trip in that month - typically $647 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport.

• Hotel Aeroporto Star
• Amuarama Hotel
• Assahi Motel (Adult Only)

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