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3 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£829
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Mon, Jul 13
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£918
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Mon, Jul 13
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£925
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Mon, Jul 13
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£930
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Mon, Jul 13
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£937
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 15
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£954
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sun, Jul 19
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£1,910
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sun, Jul 19
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£1,914
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sun, Jul 19
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£1,926
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sun, Jul 19
Los Angeles LAXTehran IKA
£1,927
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sun, Jul 19
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£1,939
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Mon, Jul 13 – Fri, Jul 17
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£2,048
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How much do flights to Tehran cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£829

Cheapest round-trip

£1,910

Average round-trip

£2,013

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Pegasus

Getting from Tehran's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: metro and bus.

Tehran is served by Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), the main international gateway located 50 km southwest of the city center. For domestic flights, Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is situated just 10 km west of central Tehran. Both airports offer various airport transfers to city center destinations including metro, bus, taxi, and ride-hailing services. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant in Tehran's busy streets.

How to get from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Tehran?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

60-75 min

IRR 100,000 – IRR 150,000; approximately $2–3 USD

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

70-120 min

IRR 200,000 – IRR 400,000; approximately $4–8 USD

every 60 min (traffic dependent)

affordable option

45-90 min

IRR 3,000,000 – IRR 5,000,000; approximately $60–100 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

IRR 2,500,000 – IRR 4,500,000; approximately $50–90 USD; app-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

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How to get from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Tehran?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-35 min

IRR 50,000 – IRR 100,000; approximately $1–2 USD

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest budget option

20-50 min

IRR 500,000 – IRR 1,500,000; approximately $10–30 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

quick door-to-door

20-50 min

IRR 400,000 – IRR 1,200,000; approximately $8–24 USD; app-based pricing

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in IRR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Tehran traffic can be heavy, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–8 PM). Plan extra time for road-based transport.
  • Metro Line 8 connects IKA to the city but requires transfers for most central destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps Snapp and Tap30 are widely used in Tehran and offer competitive pricing.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tehran

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Tehran Imam Khomeini International
Average flights per week
273
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Tehran

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tehran

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C-1°C
February9°C0°C
March15°C4°C
April21°C10°C
May28°C16°C
June34°C21°C
July37°C25°C
August35°C24°C
September31°C19°C
October23°C12°C
November14°C5°C
December9°C0°C
Hottest Month
37°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
325
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Jul
35°C28°C
12 Jul
38°C30°C
Monday
6 Jul
36°C28°C
13 Jul
39°C31°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
38°C28°C
14 Jul
39°C33°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
36°C28°C
15 Jul
41°C33°C
Thursday
9 Jul
38°C30°C
16 Jul
40°C33°C
Friday
10 Jul
39°C30°C
17 Jul
41°C32°C
Saturday
11 Jul
38°C29°C
18 Jul
41°C34°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, and Iberia Airlines. Los Angeles and Tehran have 273 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tehran?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tehran and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki, Istanbul, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Budapest, Stockholm, Dublin, Milan, Düsseldorf.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Long Beach, Meadows Field.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Tehran?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Tehran with Pegasus, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Tehran?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Tehran, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Los Angeles and Tehran?
Traveling between Los Angeles and Tehran, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Los Angeles?
There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Long Beach, Meadows Field
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Tehran depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Tehran arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Tehran, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Tehran depart?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Tehran arrive?

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