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— LAX
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
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 17 April 2026.

Tue 30/621:00
DXB
-
LAS
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/722:46
LAS
-
DXB
2 stops40h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4AED 2,949
Mon 8/622:30
DXB
-
LAS
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/607:05
LAS
-
DXB
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4AED 2,967
Sat 12/923:00
DXB
-
SAN
2 stops35h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/907:00
SAN
-
DXB
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4AED 3,144
Thu 29/1021:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops32h 31m
SAUDIA
Sun 1/1122:45
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops34h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 12/4AED 3,360
Thu 12/1110:00
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop41h 50m
British Airways
Mon 16/1118:00
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop25h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4AED 3,382
Sun 7/623:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/616:48
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4AED 3,536
Wed 11/1100:35
DXB
-
LAX
2 stops29h 23m
Finnair
Mon 16/1110:25
LAX
-
DXB
2 stops24h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 14/4AED 3,551
Sun 7/621:00
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
SAUDIA
Mon 22/616:48
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops24h 47m
SAUDIA
Deal found 13/4AED 3,555
Thu 25/604:05
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop23h 00m
SAUDIA
Sat 25/721:00
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop53h 00m
SAUDIA
Deal found 17/4AED 3,595
Sat 27/604:05
DXB
-
SFO
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/714:30
SFO
-
DXB
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4AED 3,599
Sat 28/1110:00
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop39h 30m
British Airways
Mon 7/1221:00
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop38h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4AED 3,617
Mon 8/606:00
DXB
-
LAX
1 stop21h 05m
SAUDIA
Mon 22/621:00
LAX
-
DXB
1 stop20h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 13/4AED 3,672

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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 17 April 2026.

Return from

AED 3,672

One-way from

AED 2,486

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 4,117

Good round-trip deal

AED 4,977 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 4,980 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 8/6-22/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Dubai to Los Angeles
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Dubai to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Sat 12/9

23:00-23:43

2 stops35h 43m

San Diego

Sat 19/9

07:00-19:30

2 stops25h 30m

AED 3,144

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

23:00-21:25

2 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

16:48-13:00

2 stops33h 12m

AED 3,566

DubaiLos Angeles

DXB - LAX

DXBLAX

Dubai Intl

Thu 25/6

04:05-16:05

1 stop23h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/7

21:00-13:00

1 stop53h 00m

AED 3,595

DubaiSan Francisco

DXB - SFO

DXBSFO

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/6

04:05-19:46

2 stops26h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

14:30-09:45

2 stops32h 15m

AED 3,599

DubaiLos Angeles

DXB - LAX

DXBLAX

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/6

04:05-16:05

1 stop23h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

21:00-13:00

1 stop29h 00m

AED 3,672

DubaiLas Vegas

DXB - LAS

DXBLAS

Dubai Intl

Sun 17/5

15:45-20:10

1 stop39h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 24/5

18:45-07:30

1 stop25h 45m

AED 3,823

DubaiLas Vegas

DXB - LAS

DXBLAS

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/5

09:40-20:10

1 stop21h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 24/5

18:45-07:30

1 stop25h 45m

AED 3,830

DubaiSan Diego

DXB - SAN

DXBSAN

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/5

04:00-20:43

2 stops27h 43m

San Diego

Tue 19/5

07:00-19:10

2 stops25h 10m

AED 3,985

DubaiSanta Ana

DXB - SNA

DXBSNA

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/10

09:20-19:39

2 stops45h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 17/10

13:25-23:10

2 stops46h 45m

AED 4,062

DubaiLos Angeles

DXB - LAX

DXBLAX

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

00:40-18:35

1 stop28h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

15:40-22:35

1 stop19h 55m

AED 4,073

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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 24 hours 29 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 most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to California are Emirates, KLM and British Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From AED 4,571
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From AED 3,254
KLM
KLM
From AED 3,115
British Airways
British Airways
From AED 3,199

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 17 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 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andUnited Airlines 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
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
680 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,889 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles typically cost AED 169, 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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