Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 16 hours 15 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles ten hours behind Jeddah.
You can choose from three weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. The 09:15 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight you can take. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 09:15.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JED to LAX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Saudia is your ticket to exploring Los Angeles (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering JED to LAX flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between JED and LAX include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
R 5,651 is the best price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,301. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JED to LAX.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that take off from JED arrive at their destination on time.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near JED. Whether you have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near LAX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The address for LAX is One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JED to LAX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.