Los Angeles International to Dublin
5169 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 48m with 10 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dublin (DUB). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in Dublin
Dublin Airport is 10 km north of central Dublin. Aircoach and Dublin Bus 16 run direct to the centre. Aer Lingus is the dominant transatlantic carrier with US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance — passengers clear US immigration before boarding the return flight. Cheapest US fares are November (post-summer) and January–February; peak demand is mid-June through mid-September.
Who flies LAX to DUB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 10h 48m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 10h 48m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 10h 48m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 48m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 10h 48m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 10h 48m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 10h 48m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 10h 48m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 10h 48m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 10h 48m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→DUB
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Dublin FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dublin (DUB) take approximately 10h 48m for the 5169-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
10 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dublin (DUB): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 90 days. US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance available at Dublin and Shannon airports. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Dublin (DUB) is the primary international airport for Dublin. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.