Which airlines fly to California?

Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Adelaide according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Adelaide to California?

Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways, and EVA Air are the most popular carriers operating from Adelaide to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to California were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to California?

As of May 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Adelaide Airport to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Adelaide Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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06:25 - 13:05

ADL

LAX

23h 10m

2 stops

23:55 - 22:00

LAX

ADL

29h 35m

2 stops

$1,493Multiple Airlines

Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul

06:25 - 13:05

ADL

LAX

23h 10m

2 stops

23:55 - 22:00

LAX

ADL

29h 35m

2 stops

$1,525Multiple Airlines

Fri, 24 Jul - Mon, 31 Aug

11:50 - 14:30

ADL

LAX

19h 10m

1 stop

23:10 - 16:25

LAX

ADL

24h 45m

1 stop

$1,550Qantas Airways

Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

11:50 - 14:30

ADL

LAX

19h 10m

1 stop

23:10 - 11:55

LAX

ADL

20h 15m

1 stop

$1,551Qantas Airways

Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

12:00 - 06:00

ADL

LAX

34h 30m

1 stop

23:10 - 14:20

LAX

ADL

22h 40m

1 stop

$1,560Multiple Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

17:50 - 09:42

ADL

LAS

32h 22m

3 stops

18:05 - 13:45

LAS

ADL

27h 10m

2 stops

$1,878Virgin Australia

Tue, 21 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug

06:40 - 12:12

ADL

ONT

22h 02m

2 stops

19:13 - 11:05

ONT

ADL

23h 22m

2 stops

$1,933United Airlines

Fri, 24 Jul - Mon, 31 Aug

06:05 - 17:52

ADL

ONT

28h 17m

2 stops

18:39 - 11:10

ONT

ADL

24h 01m

2 stops

$1,942United Airlines

Sat, 16 May - Sun, 24 May

12:05 - 12:55

ADL

SFO

17h 20m

1 stop

12:25 - 10:55

SFO

ADL

30h 00m

2 stops

$2,120Air New Zealand

Fri, 14 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

12:05 - 17:40

ADL

RNO

22h 05m

2 stops

11:38 - 11:55

RNO

ADL

31h 47m

3 stops

$3,654Air New Zealand

Fri, 26 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

Virgin Australia flights from Adelaide to California

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Adelaide to California flight tickets

Virgin Australia

8 May

ADL06:05Adelaide

17h 05m

1 stop

LAX06:40Los Angeles

2 June

LAX13:25Los Angeles

29h 10m

2 stops

ADL11:05Adelaide

$1,774

Virgin Australia

24 July

ADL06:40Adelaide

23h 45m

2 stops

LAX13:55Los Angeles

31 Aug

LAX22:35Los Angeles

24h 40m

1 stop

ADL15:45Adelaide

$1,788

Virgin Australia

8 May

ADL06:00Adelaide

20h 22m

2 stops

LAX09:52Los Angeles

2 June

LAX18:45Los Angeles

23h 50m

2 stops

ADL11:05Adelaide

$1,791

Qantas Airways flights from Adelaide to California

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Qantas Airways

3 Aug

ADL11:50Adelaide

19h 10m

1 stop

LAX14:30Los Angeles

2 Sept

LAX23:10Los Angeles

24h 45m

1 stop

ADL16:25Adelaide

$1,550

Qantas Airways

3 Aug

ADL11:50Adelaide

19h 10m

1 stop

LAX14:30Los Angeles

2 Sept

LAX23:10Los Angeles

20h 15m

1 stop

ADL11:55Adelaide

$1,551

Qantas Airways

12 May

ADL12:40Adelaide

18h 20m

1 stop

LAX14:30Los Angeles

9 June

LAX23:05Los Angeles

19h 30m

1 stop

ADL11:05Adelaide

$1,554

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Adelaide

Mon 27/7

06:25-13:05

2 stops23h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 31/7

23:55-22:00

2 stops29h 35m

$1,493

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ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Fri 24/7

06:25-13:05

2 stops23h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

23:55-22:00

2 stops29h 35m

$1,525

AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Mon 3/8

11:50-14:30

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/9

23:10-16:25

1 stop24h 45m

$1,550

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AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Mon 3/8

11:50-14:30

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/9

23:10-11:55

1 stop20h 15m

$1,551

AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Mon 3/8

12:00-06:00

1 stop34h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/9

23:10-14:20

1 stop22h 40m

$1,560

AdelaideLas Vegas

ADL - LAS

ADLLAS

Adelaide

Tue 21/7

17:50-09:42

3 stops32h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 17/8

18:05-13:45

2 stops27h 10m

$1,878

AdelaideOntario

ADL - ONT

ADLONT

Adelaide

Fri 24/7

06:40-12:12

2 stops22h 02m

Ontario

Mon 31/8

19:13-11:05

2 stops23h 22m

$1,933

AdelaideOntario

ADL - ONT

ADLONT

Adelaide

Sat 16/5

06:05-17:52

2 stops28h 17m

Ontario

Sun 24/5

18:39-11:10

2 stops24h 01m

$1,942

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Fri 14/8

12:05-12:55

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

12:25-10:55

2 stops30h 00m

$2,120

AdelaideReno

ADL - RNO

ADLRNO

Adelaide

Fri 26/6

12:05-17:40

2 stops22h 05m

Reno

Sun 28/6

11:38-11:55

3 stops31h 47m

$3,654

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Adelaide to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to California from Adelaide is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around $548, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in December, then you should wait until August to fly from Adelaide, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $548.

What is the cheapest Adelaide to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Adelaide when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $1,373 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Adelaide for as low as $1,145 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Adelaide to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a Adelaide to California flight.

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Best price found	$2,527
Fastest flight time	17h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best flight deal from Adelaide to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,527

The fastest flight from Adelaide to California takes 17h 15m

There are no direct flights from Adelaide to California. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Adelaide Airport - San Francisco Airport.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Adelaide to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to California were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to California?
As of May 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Adelaide Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Adelaide Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Adelaide to California?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Adelaide to California is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 71.43% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 21.43% and Airbus A350-900 at 7.14%.

Best airlines flying from Adelaide to California

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $870	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 240 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $994	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,684 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,024	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 640 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,051	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,060	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,033 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,250	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 451 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,258	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,509 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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