Flying from Dubai to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Los Angeles. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's chief entry points.
The average length of a direct Dubai to Los Angeles flight is 16 hours 20 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles 12 hours behind Dubai.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are seven flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Dubai to Los Angeles is with Emirates at 08:55. Choose the first DXB to LAX departure with Emirates at 08:30 to make the most of your first day in Los Angeles.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Dubai to Los Angeles flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Los Angeles
To pick up cheap Dubai to Los Angeles flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can get a direct flight from Dubai to Los Angeles departing from Dubai Airport (DXB). Begin your trip at DXB and end it at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Secure your Dubai to Los Angeles plane tickets with Emirates. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from DXB.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Dubai to Los Angeles flights leaving from Dubai Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Take some time to stretch your legs during your Dubai to Los Angeles flight with a stopover. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is one of the top options between Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport and Los Angeles.
DWC is around 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Dubai to Los Angeles, kick back in one of these hotels near Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 64%.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Los Angeles. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Central Los Angeles is around 27 kilometres from Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Once your flight from Dubai to Los Angeles has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to VNY. Settle in and get cosy after your Dubai to Los Angeles flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a taxi. Pick up a Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by securing your ride from VNY before your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Los Angeles. To skip the crowds, go to Los Angeles in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Dubai to Los Angeles ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Dubai to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Dubai to Los Angeles, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres to the southeast, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.