Abu Dhabi

$473+ Cheap flights from California to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AUH
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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Cheap flight deals from California to Abu Dhabi

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 May 14, 2026.

This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1011:30 am
LAX
-
AUH
1 stop45h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 11/139:15 pm
AUH
-
LAX
1 stop23h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/12$806
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/124:05 pm
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/113:00 pm
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$834
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:00 pm
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/253:00 pm
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops45h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$895
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/111:59 pm
LAX
-
AUH
1 stop25h 26m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/119:40 am
AUH
-
LAX
1 stop26h 12m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/9$924
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/91:25 pm
LAX
-
AUH
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/71:30 am
AUH
-
LAX
1 stop21h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11$925
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1211:25 pm
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/273:35 am
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop43h 04m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/13$927
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/14:55 pm
LAX
-
AUH
1 stop39h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/63:35 am
AUH
-
LAX
1 stop22h 41m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/13$931
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:07 pm
SFO
-
AUH
1 stop32h 23m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/119:40 am
AUH
-
SFO
1 stop22h 48m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/11$931
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:00 am
LAX
-
AUH
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/119:40 am
AUH
-
LAX
1 stop26h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$945
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/310:45 pm
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops28h 40m
SAUDIA
Thu 11/59:25 pm
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops33h 06m
SAUDIA
Deal found 5/9$981
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:00 am
LAX
-
AUH
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/85:45 am
AUH
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$993
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/253:11 pm
SFO
-
AUH
2 stops34h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/74:25 pm
AUH
-
SFO
2 stops39h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$999

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 May 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$806
(China Eastern)

One-way from

$473
(SAUDIA)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,054
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flights.
From California to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
One-way flight from California to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

4:05 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/11

3:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$834

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

9:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/25

3:00 pm-1:24 am

2 stops45h 24m

$895

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

11:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/27

3:35 am-10:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$927

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

5:07 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop32h 23m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/11

9:40 am-9:28 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$931

Los AngelesAbu Dhabi

LAX - AUH

LAXAUH

Los Angeles

Sat 8/1

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 8/7

9:40 am-9:35 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$937

San FranciscoAbu Dhabi

SFO - AUH

SFOAUH

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

10:45 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 11/5

9:25 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$981

Los AngelesAbu Dhabi

LAX - AUH

LAXAUH

Los Angeles

Tue 11/10

6:45 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 11/12

2:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,009

Los AngelesAbu Dhabi

LAX - AUH

LAXAUH

Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

9:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/11

3:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$1,014
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesAbu Dhabi

LAX - AUH

LAXAUH

Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

11:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/6

5:20 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,067

Los AngelesAbu Dhabi

LAX - AUH

LAXAUH

Los Angeles

Tue 11/10

8:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/13

11:40 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,127

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Abu Dhabi

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Abu Dhabi (average of $610). Flying from California to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $917). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Abu Dhabi?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Abu Dhabi. 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 into for flights to Abu Dhabi from California?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, 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?

    Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, and Turkish Airlines can get you from California to Abu Dhabi in just under 21h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 35m. There are 8139 mi between California and Abu Dhabi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  • 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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Abu Dhabi (average of $610). Flying from California to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $917). 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 California to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Abu Dhabi. 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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$622Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$667Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$873Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$902Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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