Los Angeles International to Dubai International
8326 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 17h 09m with 10 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dubai International (DXB). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $531 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $531). 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 Dubai
Dubai International is 5 km from Downtown Dubai, with the Red Line metro reaching Burj Khalifa in 22 minutes for AED 8. Emirates dominates the US-Dubai corridor with daily flights from JFK, EWR, IAD, ORD, BOS, IAH, DFW, MIA, SFO, LAX and SEA; United and Etihad add capacity. Peak season is November–April; July–September fares are cheapest but city temperatures hit 45°C+.
Who flies LAX to DXB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 17h 09m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 17h 09m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 17h 09m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 17h 09m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 17h 09m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 17h 09m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 17h 09m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 17h 09m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 17h 09m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 17h 09m | 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→DXB
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 Dubai FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dubai International (DXB) take approximately 17h 09m for the 8326-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $454. Jun 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 Dubai International (DXB): 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 on arrival — free 30-day tourist visa for US passport holders, extendable to 60 days. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Dubai International (DXB) is the primary international airport for Dubai. 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.