International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Dubai
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). 8,327 miles, 16h 15m nonstop.
LAX to DXB at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,327 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 16h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAB66 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 12all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 11h aheadDubai vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Dubai
Round trips from $626
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Dubai
6 airlines fly nonstop with 12 departures a day combined, plus 28 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- EKEmiratesNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- Bogota (BOG)AVLA2 airlines
- London (LGW)BANO2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Dubai (DXB)1 airline flies nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Dubai (DXB)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Dubai (DXB)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Dubai (DXB)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and JetBlue all fly LAX to DXB nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $626; September 2026 is the most expensive at $889 and up, a difference of $263 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 11 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Dubai: Skyscrapers, souks and a hub to half the world
Dubai is a destination and a doorway: Emirates flies nonstop from a dozen US cities and connects to India, Africa and Southeast Asia. The Burj Khalifa, desert safaris, beach resorts and the old creek's souks fill a stopover of two days or a week.
Best time to visit: November–March is warm and pleasant (70s–80s°F) — peak season. April and October are hot but bearable; May–September is extremely hot and humid, with the lowest hotel rates.
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Search Los Angeles to DubaiLos Angeles to Dubai: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 16h 15m gate to gate, covering 8,327 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to DXB?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Emirates operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB), with 12 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, MTY and CUN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Dubai?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB), starting at $626 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Dubai flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Dubai?
Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and DXB on Asia/Dubai time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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