Travelling from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is 11 hours 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Your flight from Tehran to LAX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like March. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Travelling from central Tehran to THR takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a place to stay before your flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport? Check out Tehran Grand Hotel. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to Tehran Mehrabad International Airport.
Of the flights that depart from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport, 55% land on schedule at their destination.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport. Check out these connections between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and LAX:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
IKA is around 48 kilometres from central Tehran. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
The day before your Tehran to LAX flight, why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Check in to Remis Hotel or Rexan Hotel, which are close to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LAX:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport is 570 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.222 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tehran to LAX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
December is the quietest month for flights from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Tehran to LAX plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tehran to Los Angeles International Airport:
Your visit to Los Angeles isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to tick off its leading attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for Bakersfield, roughly 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art are among its highlights.