Nonstop Delta flights
Thu Apr 8: JFK 6:00 AM → LAX 9:30 AM, DL707.
Wed Apr 14: LAX 3:25 PM → JFK 11:47 PM, DL538.
Main Basic · 2 travelers.
At a glance
Our trip is taking shape
Flights, our desert hotel, and the rental car are confirmed. Festival and shuttle passes still need to be confirmed.
Aqua Soleil · 4 nights
Apr 8 check-in → Apr 12 check-out. One king bed for Dad and Ella in Desert Hot Springs.
Booked through Chase Travel. Keep the confirmation number in your private records.
Alamo full-size car
LAX pickup Apr 8 at 11:00 AM → LAX return Apr 14 at noon. Nissan Altima or similar.
Booked through Chase Travel. Keep the confirmation number in your private records.
Still to arrange: confirm festival passes and shuttle passes, then choose an LA hotel for after the festival. Booking numbers and payment details are intentionally kept off this page.
Day by day
The trip plan
Times after landing are estimates. We’ll leave room for airport lines, LA traffic, and festival crowds.
Thu 8
Fly to LA, then settle in near Coachella
Land LAX 9:30 AM and pick up the car around 11:00 AM. Allow roughly 2½–4 hours or more for the desert drive. Check in at Aqua Soleil from 4:00 PM, unpack, and rest before the festival.
Fri 9
Coachella · day one
Enjoy an unrushed morning getting ready at Aqua Soleil. Drive to the shuttle pickup with a generous buffer; the first shuttles and festival opening are around 1:00 PM. Friday artists’ times and stages are still TBA, so we’ll adjust once the official schedule is released.
Sat 10
Coachella · day two
Same hotel-to-shuttle plan. Keep the morning easy—festival days and the ride back can run late.
Sun 11
Coachella · day three
Final festival day. Pack light for the grounds, and plan a slow start Monday after the late return.
Mon 12
Back to Los Angeles
Check out of Aqua Soleil, then drive to LA (allow roughly 2½–4 hours). LA hotel for Monday and Tuesday nights is still to be selected. This can be a relaxed city afternoon.
Tue 13
LA day + convention
Leave this day flexible for the convention and whatever Ella wants to see in LA. The convention venue and schedule still need to be added.
Wed 14
Homeward
Check out, refuel if required, and return the car at LAX by noon. Nonstop 3:25 PM flight lands JFK at 11:47 PM.
Festival weekend · April 9–11
Build our show shortlist
Choose the artists you want to catch on each day. The 2027 lineup is announced, but stages and set times are not—this is a wish list, not a conflict-free running order. Coachella says set times appear in its app only a couple of days before the festival. Your picks save in this browser; use “Copy picks” to send them to each other.
Friday plan: We’re staying near the festival Thursday night, so there is no early-morning LA drive on Friday. Check the official set times when released a couple of days before the festival to decide when to leave the hotel.
Shuttle timing: Valley shuttles depart for the festival from 1–8 PM. Return service ends 60 minutes after the music ends. The busiest periods are 2–5 PM inbound and midnight–2 AM outbound. Official 2027 FAQ ↗
Artist roster: official Coachella lineup poster. Lineup and set times can change. The official festival information says to check for updates.
Our memories
Our photo albums
Ella’s festival photos are now part of the page, alongside favorite family adventures. The new 2027 album is ready for what comes next.
Customize this trip page ✨
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Useful addresses
Where we’re going
Alamo · LAX airport
5251 W 98th StLos Angeles, CA 90045
After baggage claim, take the airport rental-car shuttle from the purple “Rental Car Shuttles” stop. Alamo directs customers to its lobby on the 5th floor.
Open map ↗Aqua Soleil Hotel
14500 Palm DriveDesert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Our confirmed festival base. Check-in is 4:00 PM Thursday; check-out is noon Monday.
Open map ↗Agua Caliente Park & Ride
32-250 Bob Hope DriveRancho Mirage, CA 92270
Official Coachella shuttle stop. Outbound shuttle service is listed 1:00–8:00 PM; check the 2027 operating details closer to departure.
Open map ↗Los Angeles · final 2 nights
Hotel and convention location are still open. We can choose a simple hotel near the convention or near the airport once the venue is confirmed.
To decideBefore we go
Next decisions
- Save the Aqua Soleil and Alamo confirmation numbers privately.
- Confirm Coachella passes and shuttle passes for both travelers.
- Choose a Los Angeles hotel for April 12–14 after confirming the convention venue.
- Check Delta Main Basic baggage and seating rules for this reservation.
Festival dates and shuttle details: Coachella · Official shuttle page. Rental counter: Alamo LAX. Hotel: Aqua Soleil.