Flying from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
Los Angeles has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Los Angeles to RUH. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to RUH that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LAX and RUH include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to RUH flight? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are great options near RUH.
Follow your own route with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience more of Riyadh and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, $926 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,350. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to RUH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Riyadh. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport (RUH), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Los Angeles to RUH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riyadh to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Riyadh
Start your Riyadh trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to King Khaled International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Riyadh when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Boulevard Riyadh City followed by Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque and Masmak Citadel.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is home to plenty of other interesting cities to add to your travels, such as Al Kharj. Around 153 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, swing by leading sights like Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque while you're here.
Another worthwhile stop in Saudi Arabia, Sājir is about 209 kilometres west of Riyadh. Make time for highlights including Yousef Al Harbi Museum.