How to get from Riyadh to Los Angeles

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 20h 28m including the connection. Other options: via Cairo, Istanbul, Vienna and Paris.

Flights from Riyadh to Los Angeles

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
20h 28m
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,257 mi (13,289 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
20h 28m
with the connection
Riyadh to Doha flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Los Angeles flight 15h 58m
Via Cairo
Egypt
20h 55m
with the connection
Riyadh to Cairo flight 3h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Cairo to Los Angeles flight 14h 50m
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
21h 3m
with the connection
Riyadh to Istanbul flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International. Departure to Los Angeles: Istanbul New.
Istanbul to Los Angeles flight 13h 48m
Via Vienna
Austria
21h 5m
with the connection
Riyadh to Vienna flight 5h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Vienna to Los Angeles flight 12h 10m
Via Paris
France
21h 28m
with the connection
Riyadh to Paris flight 6h 48m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Los Angeles: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to Los Angeles flight 11h 40m

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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Los Angeles?
Via Doha: 1h 30m to the connection, 15h 58m after it, about 20h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
Which cities can you connect in between Riyadh and Los Angeles?
Doha (20h 28m total), Cairo (20h 55m total), Istanbul (21h 3m total), Vienna (21h 5m total) and Paris (21h 28m total).
How far is Los Angeles from Riyadh?
8,257 mi (13,289 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.