Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dalaman Airport (DLM): what you need to know
Dalaman's timezone is UTC+3, making Dalaman 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LAX to DLM flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Dalaman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and DLM include:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Dalaman Airport flight is 371 €. A round-trip fare is currently 773 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LAX to DLM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dalaman Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from LAX to DLM is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dalaman Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Dalaman Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Dalaman Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near DLM:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dalaman Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avec car rentals, Right Cars or AllMeet rent a car to explore Dalaman and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dalaman Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to central Dalaman
Dalaman Airport to central Dalaman has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Travel to Dalaman in high season if you enjoy a busy atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are generally higher. Alternatively, plan your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dalaman Airport during low season to find better deals and fewer tourists.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Dalaman Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dalaman during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to DLM in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Dalaman is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north of Dalaman, a trip to Istanbul will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Ankara is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 499 kilometres north-east of Dalaman. No journey is complete without seeing The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.