Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

South El Monte travel guide

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You're Going to Love South El Monte

With a population of 20,116, South El Monte is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit South El Monte

South El Monte in July
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
South El Monte in July
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to South El Monte

Plane

Although South El Monte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 35 km from South El Monte. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to South El Monte from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South El Monte, followed by Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to South El Monte is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 25 km from South El Monte. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although South El Monte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 35 km from South El Monte. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to South El Monte from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South El Monte, followed by Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to South El Monte is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 25 km from South El Monte. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near South El Monte

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving South El Monte

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in South El Monte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6-South El Monte, Ca - Los Angeles and Park Suites Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of South El Monte

Hiring a car in South El Monte

Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in South El Monte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.01 and $25.34.

Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in South El Monte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.01 and $25.34.