DXB - LAX

AED 1,968 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Los Angeles – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 26% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
AED 3,074
Typical prices: AED 3,273-AED 5,299
United Airlines
Thu 1/11Fri 2/11
DXB - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 5,754
Typical prices: AED 5,509-AED 6,463
Emirates
Sun 25/11Sun 2/12
DXB - LAX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 17h 19m
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 68% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg AED 2,938 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 42m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Los Angeles!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Dubai to Los Angeles (DXB-LAX)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Los Angeles

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 Nov
United Airlines Logo
01:50 - 16:35DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 45m1 stop Zurich
United Airlines Logo
23:17 - 22:25LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
35h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich
AED 3,074United Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 3 Nov
United Airlines Logo
01:50 - 16:35DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 45m1 stop Zurich
United Airlines Logo
18:47 - 22:25LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
39h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich
AED 3,103United Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, 28 Feb - Thu, 25 Mar
Delta Logo
01:55 - 11:45DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
14:50 - 00:01LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
22h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
AED 3,867Delta
1 day ago
Fri, 5 Mar - Thu, 25 Mar
Delta Logo
01:55 - 11:45DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
14:50 - 00:01LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
22h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
AED 3,867Delta
1 day ago
Wed, 3 Mar - Thu, 25 Mar
Air France Logo
01:30 - 16:35DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
27h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
19:55 - 09:00LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
26h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
AED 3,911Air France
1 day ago
Mon, 26 Oct - Sat, 16 Jan
KLM Logo
01:55 - 12:45DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
15:20 - 23:20LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
20h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
AED 3,925KLM
3+ days ago
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Air France Logo
01:30 - 14:10DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
24h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle London Heathrow
Air France Logo
15:20 - 23:20LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
20h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
AED 4,021Air France
15 hours ago
Sat, 31 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov
KLM Logo
01:55 - 12:45DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
21h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
13:50 - 00:01LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
22h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
AED 4,227KLM
1 day ago
Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
SAUDIA Logo
21:00 - 15:10DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
53h 10m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl London Heathrow
SAUDIA Logo
13:50 - 04:55LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
27h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
AED 4,928SAUDIA
3+ days ago
Mon, 14 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
SAUDIA Logo
04:05 - 18:34DXB  Dubai Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 29m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
SAUDIA Logo
22:05 - 04:55LAX  Los Angeles-DXB Dubai Intl
42h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
AED 5,009SAUDIA
3 hours ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Dubai to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Dubai to Los Angeles?

Return flights from Dubai to Los Angeles typically range from AED 3,273 to AED 5,299. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was AED 3,074 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Los Angeles?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Los Angeles. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Los Angeles?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Los Angeles at AED 3,250 return.
•October (AED 4,796) and August (AED 4,619) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dubai to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Dubai to Los Angeles are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Dubai to Los Angeles flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

AED 1,968
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Dubai to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Dubai to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

Flights from Dubai to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Dubai to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Emirates-Oct 2026
There are a lot of reclining chairs in the waiting area. If you have a long layover, you can rest up in those chairs. The Wi-Fi connectivity is very good and if you can afford, buy gold.
Verified travelerFlew with Emirates-Feb 2025
allow at least two hours if not more for transfer for one terminal to the next
Verified travelerFlew with Emirates-May 2024
Wait for their zone call before grouping at the entrance

Your Dubai to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Los Angeles:

    • Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 01:34
    • Latest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 01:49.

    The flight takes about 17h 19m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Los Angeles:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    A direct flight from Dubai to Los Angeles takes 17h 19m, covering 21,550 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dubai to Los Angeles flight?

    Return flights from Dubai to Los Angeles range from AED 3,273 to AED 5,299, with an average of AED 3,996 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 3,273 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dubai to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the AED 3,996 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,938 return via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL), compared with AED 5,767 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    Emirates is the only airline operating Dubai to Los Angeles flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dubai to Los Angeles spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Los Angeles flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Dubai to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dubai to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 2,795, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 14 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Dubai to Los Angeles usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Los Angeles route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dubai to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dubai to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 60% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 5% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Dubai to Los Angeles. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 3,650 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 4,274, a difference of AED 624.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    Only Emirates operates flights between Dubai and Los Angeles.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Dubai to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 42m, compared to 20h 54m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 21h 22m via Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the time difference between Dubai and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Dubai (Pacific Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica State Beach, and Venice Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Dubai to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Dubai to Los Angeles flights:

    • Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dubai to Los Angeles flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • What are the public transport options from LAX to downtown Los Angeles?

    The most direct public transport from LAX to downtown Los Angeles is the LAX FlyAway Express bus service to Union Station. There are also connections via Metro Green Line Aviation Station and LAX City Bus Centre to central locations as well as surrounding locales including Culver City, Santa Monica and Torrance.

  • Name a few other cities within reach from LAX?

    There are several US airlines such as JetBlue, American Airlines and United Airlines offering domestic flights to San Francisco, Denver and Phoenix as well as international service to Vancouver and Calgary.

Your guide to booking Dubai to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Friday flights average AED 3,650, about AED 624 less than Monday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dubai to Los Angeles trip for November. Fares historically average AED 3,250 return in that month – typically AED 1,546 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages AED 2,938 return on this route – about AED 2,829 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.

    • Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    • Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
    • Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
  • Most flights from Dubai to Los Angeles arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or LAX, the main gateway to the US West Coast. This large facility has nine passenger terminals including the Tom Bradley International Terminal and is located about 30 km (18 miles) from the city centre. There are a few direct flights on this route, but you can also get very competitive one-stop fares via a couple airlines. Qatar Airways has frequent departures from Dubai requiring stopovers in Doha, while Delta Airlines flights connect via Amsterdam or Paris.
  • If you prefer not to drive, there are excellent public and private transport options from Central Dubai and surrounding emirates to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Dubai Metro Green and Red lines as well as RTA bus lines connect to airport terminals, plus you can get Skybus shuttle service from selected downtown accommodation. Additionally, Emirates and Etihad offer complimentary coach services to the airport from Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al-Khaimah.
  • You should know that smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is banned in public areas at Dubai International. However, the airport does provide a few well-ventilated and comfortable designated spots so you can light-up before the long flight to Los Angeles. At Terminal 3, you can find smoking areas at Concourse A, Gates A2 & A23; Concourse B, Gates B7 & B27 and Concourse C, Gates C9 & C23 for your convenience.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to Los Angeles?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Emirates

Emirates

Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Los Angeles to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates

Emirates

Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from Dubai to Los Angeles

Complete your trip to Los Angeles with a hotel stay or car hire