Flying from Amman to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) is Amman's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Amman to Los Angeles leaving from here.
When working out where to land in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the chief entry points.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is 11 hours behind Amman.
Leave enough time to make your Amman to Los Angeles flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Los Angeles
To pick up cheap Amman to Los Angeles flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Amman to Los Angeles is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Amman
Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Amman to Los Angeles flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Amman Queen Alia Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
AMM is about 26 kilometres from central Amman. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Amman Queen Alia Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Amman to Los Angeles or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
88% of flights leaving Amman Queen Alia Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of AMM.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
Consider staying in a hotel close to LAX if you have a late flight from Amman to Los Angeles. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your trip.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. After your flight from Amman to Los Angeles, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Amman to Los Angeles:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Pick up a Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
In general, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from VNY once your travel dates are set.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Amman to Los Angeles. July is the busiest month to travel to Los Angeles. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Amman to Los Angeles ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap flights from Amman to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Amman to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres southeast of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like 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. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.