Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your LAX to MCT flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and MCT include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
At the moment, ₹ 39,783 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 82,017. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LAX to MCT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Muscat International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to MCT.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Muscat International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MCT:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Muscat in April.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Muscat International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 38ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MCT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Oman
You've visited Muscat, now it's time to explore other corners of Oman. Travel about 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to check off its popular sights. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
As Suwayq is another favourite destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without experiencing Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.