Travelling from Los Angeles to Amman: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Los Angeles. Check out your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when organising your flight from Los Angeles to Amman.
Come in for landing at Amman's major arrival point, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
The timezone in Amman is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Los Angeles to Amman flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Amman
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Los Angeles to Amman flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing Los Angeles to Amman flights leaving from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Amman? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to central Amman is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Consider booking a hotel close to AMM if you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Amman. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and discover more of Amman and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Queen Alia International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Best time to go to Amman
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Amman. August is the most popular month to visit Amman. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Book a Los Angeles to Amman ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amman to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Amman in January when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Amman
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Amman, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amman:
Amman Citadel and Viewpoint roman theatre are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Amman to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Rainbow Street.
Explore more of Jordan
You've done Amman, now it's time to discover more of Jordan. Travel around 23 kilometres north-east to Zarqa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zero salon to Al Sharaq Park and Al fajer Arabians نادي ومربط الفجر للجواد العربي, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Irbid is another must-experience destination in Jordan and is around 64 kilometres north of Amman. No trip is complete without a visit to EMAR IRBIID PARK, Al Worood and Irbid Saray Osmanli Citadel.