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Tehran.$1,815 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,815, select.
Tehran.$1,815 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,815, select.
Tehran.$1,815 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,815, select.
Tehran.$1,815 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,815, select.
Tehran.$1,815 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,815, select.
Tehran.$1,818 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,818, select.
Tehran.$1,819 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,819, select.
Tehran.$1,821 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,821, select.
Tehran.$1,822 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,822, select.
Tehran.$1,822 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,822, select.
Tehran.$1,822 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Fri, 16 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,822, select.
Tehran.$1,870 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,870, select.
Tehran.$1,899 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,899, select.
Tehran.$1,914 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,914, select.
Tehran.$1,914 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,914, select.
Tehran.$1,946 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,946, select.

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Los Angeles to Imam Khomeini International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Tehran below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Imam Khomeini International.

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Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Imam Khomeini International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Imam Khomeini International is $1,815. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Imam Khomeini International. But we found flights with one stop from $1,815.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles to Imam Khomeini International.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Imam Khomeini International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Imam Khomeini International Airport on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles and Imam Khomeini International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Imam Khomeini International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tehran is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Imam Khomeini International is Emirates .

Travelling from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Tehran is UTC+3:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to IKA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • With more people on the move during busy periods like December, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to IKA with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and IKA include:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • Located around 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX reach their destination without delay.

  • LAX's address is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • You can get to VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 29 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Los Angeles to IKA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:

About Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

  • Touching down on a late flight from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport? Grab your luggage and head straight to the comfort of a hotel near IKA. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel will have you in snooze mode sooner.

Getting from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran

  • Central Tehran is around 48 kilometres from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is $1,135. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,815. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to IKA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Cheap Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Los Angeles to IKA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.

  • Find an affordable flight from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). October is the most popular month to visit Tehran. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in August.

  • Lock in a Los Angeles to IKA plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tehran to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC.

More about Tehran

  • Start your Tehran trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are plenty of things to do in Tehran when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Golestan Palace followed by National Museum of Iran and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.

Explore more of Iran

  • You've visited Tehran, now it's time to explore other corners of Iran. Journey around 88 kilometres south to Qom to tick off its popular sights. From Hazrat Fatima Masumeh Holy Shrine to A'zam Mosque and Qoli Darvish Historical Site, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 257 kilometres northwest of Tehran, Rasht is another essential stop in Iran. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Japanese garden, Gilan rural heritage museum and Gilan Cultural House.

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