AED 2,391+ Cheap flights to California

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
3 May — 10 May1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Sat 25/421:00
DXB
-
LAS
2 stops38h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/423:10
LAS
-
DXB
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3AED 2,949
Fri 4/921:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 07m
SAUDIA
Sat 24/1022:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 1/4AED 3,144
Mon 31/801:50
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 15/915:15
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 29/3AED 3,213
Thu 3/901:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Sat 24/1015:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 35m
ITA Airways
Deal found 1/4AED 3,224
Thu 4/601:50
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Fri 17/715:15
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 2/4AED 3,228
Fri 4/901:50
DXB
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Fri 23/1015:15
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 35m
ITA Airways
Deal found 1/4AED 3,268
Tue 23/604:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/807:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4AED 3,287
Sun 3/523:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/507:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4AED 3,320
Fri 4/921:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 07m
SAUDIA
Tue 20/1007:00
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 1/4AED 3,360
Fri 13/1110:00
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop41h 50m
British Airways
Tue 17/1121:00
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop22h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/4AED 3,382
Thu 12/1100:35
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
Finnair
Tue 17/1110:25
LAX
-
DXB
2 stops24h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 1/4AED 3,423
Mon 11/501:50
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop22h 25m
ITA Airways
Tue 19/515:15
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop41h 05m
ITA Airways
Deal found 28/3AED 3,430

Find flights to California

Browse one-way and return flights deals to California on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 3 April 2026
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Find the latest flights to California in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

Return from

AED 3,213

One-way from

AED 2,391

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 3,948

Good round-trip deal

AED 5,411 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 4,980 or less
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 31/8-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 30m total
  • Dubai to Los Angeles
11/6
  • 11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 39m total
  • Dubai to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 54 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to California.

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiLas Vegas

DXB - LAS

DXBLAS

Dubai Intl

Sat 25/4

21:00-00:24

2 stops38h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 30/4

23:10-19:30

2 stops33h 20m

AED 2,949

DubaiLas Vegas

DXB - LAS

DXBLAS

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/4

21:00-00:24

2 stops38h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/5

07:00-04:35

2 stops34h 35m

AED 2,949

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/9

09:20-15:50

2 stops41h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

16:35-23:10

1 stop19h 35m

AED 3,470

DubaiSan Jose

DXB - SJC

DXBSJC

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/9

01:05-18:06

2 stops28h 01m

San Jose

Mon 14/9

06:00-07:35

2 stops38h 35m

AED 3,533

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/9

09:20-14:55

1 stop40h 35m

San Diego

Wed 9/9

16:45-23:10

1 stop19h 25m

AED 3,581

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/6

06:00-19:46

2 stops24h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

14:30-04:35

2 stops27h 05m

AED 3,768

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

11:25-21:20

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

23:15-10:00

1 stop23h 45m

AED 3,779

DubaiLas Vegas

DXB - LAS

DXBLAS

Dubai Intl

Fri 12/6

04:05-00:41

2 stops31h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 28/6

07:05-21:30

2 stops27h 25m

AED 3,871

DubaiLos Angeles

DXB - LAX

DXBLAX

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/5

00:40-18:35

1 stop28h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 25/5

08:25-23:00

2 stops27h 35m

AED 3,955

DubaiLos Angeles

DXB - LAX

DXBLAX

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/6

00:40-18:35

1 stop28h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/7

07:00-22:35

2 stops28h 35m

AED 3,970

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Dubai to California takes 21 hours 17 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to California are SAUDIA, Air France and United Airlines.

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 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on 3 April 2026.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

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 3 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andSAUDIA to the United States have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

FAQs about flying to California

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SAUDIA is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty typically cost AED 239, while return flights cost around AED 299.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around AED 312, however they can be found for as little as AED 299.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Los Angeles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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