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$549+ Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to California

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AUH — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$830
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$549
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$892
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to California
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This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/12:50 amAUH - LAX
1 stop32h 46mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/98:55 amLAX - AUH
1 stop23h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$830
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/131:35 amAUH - LAX
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/1712:10 amLAX - AUH
1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/18$843
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/83:10 amAUH - LAX
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2912:59 amLAX - AUH
1 stop24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$865
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:45 pmAUH - LAX
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 10/74:20 pmLAX - AUH
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$918
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:45 amAUH - SFO
2 stops23h 54mQatar Airways
Mon 4/284:10 pmSFO - AUH
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,071
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/310:10 amAUH - SAN
2 stops25h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 3/97:10 pmSAN - AUH
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,098
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/810:10 amAUH - LAX
1 stop39h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 3/229:55 pmLAX - AUH
1 stop23h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,102
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/810:10 amAUH - SFO
2 stops34h 31mBritish Airways
Tue 3/114:22 pmSFO - AUH
2 stops28h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,118
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Sat 3/87:10 amAUH - SFO
2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/113:45 pmSFO - AUH
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,124
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Wed 4/92:30 pmAUH - LAX
2 stops36h 35mSAUDIA
Sat 5/39:00 pmLAX - AUH
2 stops29h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 2/18$1,148
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:45 amAUH - SFO
2 stops47h 55mIndiGo
Sun 4/136:45 pmSFO - AUH
2 stops45h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 2/20$1,185
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/131:35 amAUH - SAN
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1812:30 pmSAN - AUH
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,228

Find flights from Abu Dhabi to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Abu Dhabi

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Depart

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Price

Abu DhabiLos Angeles

AUH - LAX

AUHLAX

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 4/1

2:50 am-12:36 am

1 stop32h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$830

Abu DhabiLos Angeles

AUH - LAX

AUHLAX

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/9

7:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

1:40 pm-6:15 am

1 stop29h 35m

$862

Abu DhabiLos Angeles

AUH - LAX

AUHLAX

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 4/8

3:10 am-9:57 pm

1 stop29h 47m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

12:59 am-12:30 pm

1 stop24h 31m

$865

Abu DhabiLos Angeles

AUH - LAX

AUHLAX

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 4/1

11:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

4:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$919

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/16

5:45 am-6:39 pm

2 stops23h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

4:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,071

Abu DhabiSan Diego

AUH - SAN

AUHSAN

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 3/3

10:10 am-11:30 pm

2 stops25h 20m

San Diego

Sun 3/9

7:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop26h 10m

$1,098

Abu DhabiLos Angeles

AUH - LAX

AUHLAX

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/8

10:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/22

9:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,102

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/8

10:10 am-8:41 am

2 stops34h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

4:22 pm-8:20 am

2 stops28h 58m

$1,118

Abu DhabiSan Francisco

AUH - SFO

AUHSFO

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/8

7:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops49h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

3:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,124

Abu DhabiLos Angeles

AUH - LAX

AUHLAX

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/9

2:30 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

9:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,148

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Travel insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Abu Dhabi to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to California (average of $246). Flying from Abu Dhabi to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Abu Dhabi to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Qatar Airways and SAUDIA from Abu Dhabi to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

SAUDIA
7.4
Good
646 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to California?

    For a flight from Abu Dhabi to California, you will be flying from Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Abu Dhabi to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $570. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Abu Dhabi to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Abu Dhabi to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Abu Dhabi to California are Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Los Angeles, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Ontario and Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to California (average of $246). Flying from Abu Dhabi to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$799Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$827Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,084Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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