Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 15 hours 50 minutes.
Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Choose from ten weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 15:35 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 16:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LAX to DXB flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Emirates is your gateway to discovering Dubai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United Arab Emirates!). Browse the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this carrier.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 76.67% of its services arriving as scheduled, Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to DXB flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LAX and DXB include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Currently, RM1,386 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,724. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to DXB, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LAX to DXB by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination on time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near DXB:
Travel at your own speed with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and chase adventure across Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to the centre of Dubai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dubai in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in United Arab Emirates. No visit is complete without checking out Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.