Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Damascus International Airport (DAM): what you need to know
Damascus is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Your LAX to DAM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Damascus International Airport flight is RM2,156. A round-trip fare right now is RM4,638. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from LAX to DAM, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Damascus International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:
Getting from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to central Damascus
Damascus International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Damascus. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Damascus International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Damascus based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Damascus International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Damascus during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to DAM in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Syria
Damascus has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Syria you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north of Damascus, a trip to Aleppo will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Aleppo Citadel, The Citadel of Aleppo and The Umayyad Mosque.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Syria, head for Homs, roughly 145 kilometres north of Damascus. Peronist garden, New Akrama Park and Citadel of Homs are among the biggest draws.