Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles (AUH–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and LAX. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 19h 5m EYQR MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Los Angeles flights
KIX Osaka 19h 21m ETEYMS JLQR Osaka (KIX) to Los Angeles flights
ORD Chicago 19h 23m EY AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles flights
CAI Cairo 19h 45m 3LEYGA MS Cairo (CAI) to Los Angeles flights
TLV Tel Aviv 20h 3m EYLYMU AMLY Tel Aviv (TLV) to Los Angeles flights
LHR London 20h 5m ACAVEY AAAYBA London (LHR) to Los Angeles flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h 8m EYGA AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Los Angeles flights
CLT Charlotte 20h 21m EY AACZFJ Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles flights
IST Istanbul 20h 28m EYGAJU 6EHYNZ Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles flights
FCO Rome 20h 45m AZEYGA AZETEY Rome (FCO) to Los Angeles flights
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Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-11h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,747
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUH → LAX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
LAX → AUH
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric AUH→LAX DXB→LAX
Distance from AUH 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 14
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-11h
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a US visa before travel. The UAE is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so an ESTA is not available. A B1/B2 visitor visa requires an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate. Processing times vary but can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

AUH–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Time difference-11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to LAX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Kansai and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LAX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Kansai and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).