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Flights from Fortaleza to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Fortaleza to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Miami, about 18h 10m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 10m
FORLAXGRU

Fortaleza to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey14h 10mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Miami

Best ways to fly from Fortaleza to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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FOR Sao Paulo (GRU) LAX
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines
Tue17:00 FOR20:26 GRU2h 49m connection23:15 GRU07:10 LAXLATAM Brasil
32 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 10m
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FOR Miami (MIA) LAX
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 10m
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3
FOR Orlando (MCO) LAX
Leg 1: GOL · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,298 km5,774 miles
Journey time
14h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hLos Angeles vs Fortaleza
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
FOR → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Fortaleza to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fortaleza to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Miami and Orlando. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,298 km.
Where do you change planes between Fortaleza and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO). GOL flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fortaleza and Los Angeles?
Fortaleza: Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Fortaleza and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Fortaleza.

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