How to get from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 20h 8m including the connection. Other options: via Vienna, Tel Aviv Yafo, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Two tickets from $879.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
20h 8m
two tickets, via Vienna
$879
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,366 mi (13,463 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
20h 8m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Doha flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Los Angeles flight 15h 58m
two ticketsfrom $1,285
Via Vienna
Austria
21h 20m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Vienna flight 6h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Vienna to Los Angeles flight 12h 10m
two ticketsfrom $879
Via Tel Aviv Yafo
Israel
21h 25m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,070
Via Frankfurt
Germany
21h 25m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt flight 6h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Los Angeles flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $2,004
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
21h 28m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam flight 7h 28m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,463

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+19° +7° +15° 6 days
Feb
+20° +8° +15° 5 days
Mar
+20° +9° +14° 8 days
Apr
+24° +11° +15° 2 days
May
+25° +13° +17° 1 days
Jun
+28° +15° +19° 1 days
Jul
+31° +17° +20° 0 days
Aug
+32° +18° +21° 1 days
Sep
+31° +18° +21° 2 days
Oct
+28° +14° +19° 2 days
Nov
+23° +10° +17° 3 days
Dec
+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles?
Via Doha: 1h 10m to the connection, 15h 58m after it, about 20h 8m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Vienna from $879. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles?
Doha (20h 8m total), Vienna (21h 20m total), Tel Aviv Yafo (21h 25m total), Frankfurt (21h 25m total) and Amsterdam (21h 28m total).
How far is Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi?
8,366 mi (13,463 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.