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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 28 juli 2026.

ma. 9/1100:35
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
Finnair
fr. 27/1118:50
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop40h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 26/7AED 2,703
ma. 2/1100:35
DXB
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LAX
1 stop28h 30m
Finnair
to. 12/1111:30
LAX
-
DXB
2 stops47h 20m
Finnair
Deal found 26/7AED 2,978
sø. 1/1100:35
DXB
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LAX
2 stops31h 49m
Finnair
ti. 17/1118:50
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop40h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 26/7AED 3,000
ma. 9/1102:15
DXB
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SFO
1 stop24h 40m
British Airways
on. 18/1117:25
SFO
-
DXB
1 stop26h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 23/7AED 3,011
ma. 2/1100:35
DXB
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LAX
1 stop28h 30m
Finnair
to. 19/1110:25
LAX
-
DXB
2 stops24h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 26/7AED 3,077
ma. 9/1114:15
DXB
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SFO
2 stops42h 43m
Multiple Airlines
on. 18/1122:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7AED 3,242
sø. 1/1100:35
DXB
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LAX
2 stops30h 30m
Finnair
ma. 16/1111:20
LAX
-
DXB
2 stops47h 30m
Finnair
Deal found 28/7AED 3,250
fr. 18/922:30
DXB
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LAS
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
ma. 28/923:38
LAS
-
DXB
2 stops32h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7AED 3,279
ma. 5/1020:30
DXB
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LAS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
ti. 20/1023:37
LAS
-
DXB
2 stops34h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7AED 3,283
sø. 13/921:00
DXB
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LAS
2 stops34h 47m
Multiple Airlines
sø. 27/922:54
LAS
-
DXB
2 stops33h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7AED 3,286
sø. 20/921:00
DXB
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SFO
2 stops38h 34m
Multiple Airlines
on. 30/922:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7AED 3,301
ti. 10/1123:00
DXB
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SFO
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
on. 18/1122:30
SFO
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DXB
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7AED 3,323

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Return from

AED 2,703

One-way from

AED 1,968

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AED 4,954
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 9/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • Dubai to Los Angeles
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Dubai to California
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Return

Price

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DubaiLos Angeles

DXB - LAX

DXBLAX

Dubai Intl

sø. 1/11

00:35-20:24

2 stops31h 49m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

ti. 17/11

11:30-22:50

2 stops47h 20m

AED 3,279

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

on. 4/11

10:00-23:58

2 stops25h 58m

San Diego

on. 13/1

18:00-07:40

1 stop25h 40m

AED 3,353

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

on. 2/12

14:15-20:58

2 stops42h 43m

San Francisco

on. 23/12

21:00-13:00

2 stops28h 00m

AED 3,360

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

ti. 3/11

13:20-14:55

1 stop37h 35m

San Francisco

ma. 16/11

20:35-07:40

1 stop23h 05m

AED 3,364

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

sø. 8/11

02:15-14:55

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

on. 18/11

17:25-07:40

1 stop26h 15m

AED 3,382

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

fr. 23/10

21:00-21:06

2 stops35h 06m

San Diego

fr. 30/10

22:05-12:00

2 stops26h 55m

AED 3,415

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

fr. 18/9

20:30-21:00

2 stops35h 30m

San Diego

on. 23/9

21:59-19:00

2 stops34h 01m

AED 3,492

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

on. 4/11

18:15-23:45

2 stops41h 30m

San Diego

on. 13/1

22:10-12:00

2 stops25h 50m

AED 3,492

DubaiLos Angeles

DXB - LAX

DXBLAX

Dubai Intl

ti. 8/9

12:55-21:28

2 stops43h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

ti. 15/9

12:30-11:25

2 stops59h 55m

AED 3,588

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

ti. 1/12

02:15-15:35

2 stops25h 20m

San Francisco

on. 23/12

17:25-08:30

1 stop27h 05m

AED 3,617

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Best time to book a flight to California

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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 41 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.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from Dubai to California are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to California are Emirates, KLM and Air France.

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 4,570
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From AED 3,215
KLM
KLM
From AED 3,115
Air France
Air France
From AED 2,739

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

The price you pay for your flight to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 28 juli 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 28 juli 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andDelta to the United States have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,627 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
690 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,639 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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, Air France 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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