Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles seven hours behind Dublin.
You can choose from nine weekly Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. The 15:20 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest flight you can take. Aer Lingus operates the latest service of the day at 15:25.
Your DUB to LAX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Los Angeles (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with Aer Lingus. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aer Lingus.
With 68.09% of services landing on schedule, Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier offering DUB to LAX flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DUB and LAX include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is C$368. A return plane ticket is currently C$620. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DUB to LAX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DUB to LAX is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights departing from Dublin Airport, 72.87% land on time at their destination.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DUB:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel near LAX if you're taking a late Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Los Angeles in May.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.