Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 15 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Jeddah 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to JED flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Jeddah (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
Among carriers operating LAX to JED flights, Saudia has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and JED:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is Rs125,993. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs260,194. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LAX to JED.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near JED:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Jeddah Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Jeddah Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Jeddah in March.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Jeddah Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LAX to JED around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.