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Cheap flights from California to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,498

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AUH
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest flights from California to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 January 2026.

Wed 31/1213:05LAX - AUH
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/107:55AUH - LAX
1 stop39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 5,834
Wed 31/1219:25SFO - AUH
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/102:15AUH - SFO
2 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 5,834
Wed 31/1210:40SFO - AUH
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 6/102:55AUH - SFO
1 stop33h 27mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 6,293
Wed 31/1210:32LAX - AUH
2 stops32h 08mRoyal Jordanian
Wed 7/121:30AUH - LAX
2 stops31h 19mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 30/12AED 6,378
Wed 31/1210:44ONT - AUH
2 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/102:20AUH - ONT
2 stops48h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 7,773
Wed 31/1215:10LAX - AUH
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 7/112:20AUH - LAX
2 stops33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 9,146
Wed 31/1223:06SFO - AUH
3 stops56h 19mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/104:25AUH - SFO
3 stops47h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12AED 9,370
Wed 31/1206:10OAK - AUH
2 stops33h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 7/105:20AUH - OAK
2 stops23h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 11,852
Wed 31/1206:15SJC - AUH
2 stops26h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 7/105:20AUH - SJC
2 stops23h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 12,003
Wed 31/1207:00BUR - AUH
2 stops25h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 7/105:20AUH - BUR
2 stops25h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/12AED 12,175
Wed 31/1213:05LAX - AUH
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/107:55AUH - LAX
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12AED 17,856
Wed 31/1218:45LAX - AUH
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/110:25AUH - LAX
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12AED 18,091

Find flight deals from California to Abu Dhabi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Abu Dhabi flight deals. Data was last updated 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,816

One-way from

AED 1,498

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 3,389
Air China
  • Air China
  • 20/4-27/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • California to Abu Dhabi
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • California to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (AED 1,337 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 539 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Abu Dhabi 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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California

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Abu Dhabi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

22:55-17:30

2 stops30h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/2

20:30-16:08

2 stops31h 38m

AED 3,150

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

16:30-06:25

1 stop25h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 22/2

21:10-14:30

1 stop29h 20m

AED 3,154

Los AngelesAbu Dhabi

LAX - AUH

LAXAUH

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

13:05-07:00

1 stop29h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 28/1

07:55-11:10

1 stop39h 15m

AED 3,169

Los AngelesAbu Dhabi

LAX - AUH

LAXAUH

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

18:45-07:00

1 stop24h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 23/2

02:20-16:50

1 stop26h 30m

AED 3,169

Los AngelesAbu Dhabi

LAX - AUH

LAXAUH

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

20:10-00:25

1 stop41h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/4

01:30-11:40

1 stop21h 10m

AED 3,169

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

08:25-19:35

1 stop24h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 22/4

09:00-23:59

1 stop25h 59m

AED 3,301

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

20:29-12:55

1 stop28h 26m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 26/1

09:00-22:59

1 stop25h 59m

AED 3,301

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

07:00-19:40

1 stop24h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/3

02:55-23:48

1 stop31h 53m

AED 3,301

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

22:37-12:30

1 stop25h 53m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 25/1

09:00-22:59

1 stop25h 59m

AED 3,356

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

14:25-15:25

2 stops37h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 31/1

16:25-23:04

2 stops42h 39m

AED 3,396

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,251). Flying from California to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,655). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from California?

    Located just 28.0 km from the city centre, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Abu Dhabi from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Abu Dhabi?

    Departing from California to Abu Dhabi will take you 24h 10m. The distance between California and Abu Dhabi is about 13098 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Abu Dhabi 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 California to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,251). Flying from California to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,655). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestAED 2,944AverageAED 4,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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