Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dubai (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Dubai from Los Angeles airport is $ 1149 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 984 (in march) and $ 1499 (in december), which is a saving of $ 166 or a surplus of $ 350 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1025 to $1079 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Dubai plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60554 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 984, saving $ 166 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1149). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1499).

Flight Los Angeles -Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 914 $ 1121 fair price
February$ 866 $ 992 good price
March$ 872 $ 984 very good price
April$ 923 $ 1010 good price
May$ 954 $ 1057 good price
June$ 1154 $ 1314 fair price
July$ 1186 $ 1409 high price
August$ 1106 $ 1278 fair price
September$ 964 $ 1024 good price
October$ 950 $ 1018 good price
November$ 934 $ 1082 good price
December$ 1159 $ 1499 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Dubai

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Dubai range from $594 to $1619. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $594 to $648), 1% at the maximum price (from $1565 to $1619). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1025 to $1079 (17% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Dubai flight

There are 9 companies that serve Los Angeles from Dubai airport: Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Qatar Airways, United, KLM, Air Canada, Delta and Swiss.

Data analysis:

Of the 60554 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (63% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Dubai route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 311 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Dubai flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $35. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $63.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dubai to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a sunday may cost you an additional $59.


Top prices Los Angeles -Dubai

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Dubai01-09 to 09-09-2024$ 757 
Los Angeles → Dubai04-09 to 09-09-2024$ 758 
Los Angeles → Dubai05-09 to 13-09-2024$ 757 
Los Angeles → Dubai12-09 to 19-09-2024$ 750 
Los Angeles → Dubai17-09 to 25-09-2024$ 757 
Los Angeles → Dubai01-10 to 15-10-2024$ 750 
Los Angeles → Dubai14-10 to 31-10-2024$ 750 
Los Angeles → Dubai15-10 to 29-10-2024$ 755 
Los Angeles → Dubai03-11 to 20-11-2024$ 758 
Los Angeles → Dubai14-01 to 21-01-2025$ 747 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Dubai to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Dubai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1084 $, which is a saving of 65 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (159 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Dubai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 906 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1026)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 801 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 952), 3 to 4 months ($ 887)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 814 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 964), 4 to 5 months ($ 915), 10 to 11 months ($ 982)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 897 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 958), 5 to 6 months ($ 993), 8 to 9 months ($ 1003), 9 to 10 months ($ 1008)

May

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 978 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1040), 4 to 5 months ($ 1030), 5 to 6 months ($ 990), 8 to 9 months ($ 1045), 9 to 10 months ($ 1002)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1105 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1251), 4 to 5 months ($ 1168), 5 to 6 months ($ 1177), 6 to 7 months ($ 1228), 7 to 8 months ($ 1282), 9 to 10 months ($ 1217)

July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1181 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1290), 6 to 7 months ($ 1185), 7 to 8 months ($ 1196), 8 to 9 months ($ 1332), 9 to 10 months ($ 1346), 10 to 11 months ($ 1249)

August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1107 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1254), 4 to 5 months ($ 1222), 5 to 6 months ($ 1147), 6 to 7 months ($ 1116), 7 to 8 months ($ 1127), 9 to 10 months ($ 1251), 10 to 11 months ($ 1244)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 964 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 984), 4 to 5 months ($ 1005), 5 to 6 months ($ 1002), 7 to 8 months ($ 1016), 8 to 9 months ($ 1008), 10 to 11 months ($ 1021)

October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 979 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 983), 3 to 4 months ($ 988), 4 to 5 months ($ 1018), 5 to 6 months ($ 1002), 6 to 7 months ($ 1003), 7 to 8 months ($ 1017), 8 to 9 months ($ 1006), 9 to 10 months ($ 1016)

November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 999 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1016), 8 to 9 months ($ 1021), 9 to 10 months ($ 1032), 10 to 11 months ($ 1052), 11 to 12 months ($ 1005)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1315 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1483), 7 to 8 months ($ 1443), 9 to 10 months ($ 1443)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $9 more.



Los Angeles to Dubai: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 1185
$955 to $1546
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June 2024$ 1355
$972 to $1610
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July 2024$ 1347
$1064 to $1580
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August 2024$ 1180
$808 to $1511
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September 2024$ 936
$750 to $1173
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October 2024$ 965
$739 to $1175
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November 2024$ 980
$755 to $1210
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December 2024$ 1460
$811 to $2080
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January 2025$ 1120
$693 to $1950
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February 2025$ 1021
$790 to $1129
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March 2025$ 953
$758 to $1081
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April 2025$ 1094
$1053 to $1141
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, july, august, september, october, november, december and march are cheaper to travel to Dubai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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