Flying from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) taking off from here.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is ten hours 30 minutes behind Tehran. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
Your flight from Tehran to LAX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Tehran to LAX leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
To reach IKA from central Tehran, it takes about 1 hour to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
If you've booked an early flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra z's) at Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel is another convenient option near Imam Khomeini International Airport.
69.19% of flights that take off from Imam Khomeini International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LAX:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport is RM2,006. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,648. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Tehran to LAX, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Tehran to LAX.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Los Angeles. July is when most people book flights from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Tehran to LAX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without seeing Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.