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 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 6 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?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Qantas Airways 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 August 2026, there are 6 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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07:45 - 12:00ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

22h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

22:35 - 19:00LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

25h 55m2 stops Nadi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,187Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

07:45 - 12:00ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

22h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

22:35 - 19:00LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

25h 55m2 stops Nadi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,201Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

13:35 - 13:05ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Nadi

23:55 - 12:15LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

18h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,297Fiji Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

06:05 - 06:45ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

17h 10m1 stop Melbourne

10:55 - 11:10LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

31h 45m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane

$1,374United Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

20:00 - 06:10ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

26h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:40 - 10:05LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

18h 55m1 stop Melbourne

$1,376Virgin Australia

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

20:00 - 06:10ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

26h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

20:21 - 11:10LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

22h 19m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane

$1,377Virgin Australia

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

06:05 - 06:45ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

17h 10m1 stop Melbourne

22:40 - 11:05LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

19h 55m1 stop Melbourne

$1,379United Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

17:35 - 17:05ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

40h 00m1 stop Brisbane

22:55 - 11:05LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

19h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,683Qantas Airways

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

12:05 - 12:55ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

22:05 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

20h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,791Air New Zealand

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

06:00 - 13:20ADL Adelaide-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

24h 50m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

18:30 - 15:45LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-ADL Adelaide

26h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

$1,839Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

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20:00 - 06:10ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

26h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

13:25 - 11:05LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

29h 10m2 stops San Francisco Melbourne

$1,459United Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

20:00 - 06:10ADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

26h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:35 - 11:05LAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

20h 00m1 stop Melbourne

$1,459United Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

14:30 - 20:23ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

22h 23m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:20 - 22:35SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

21h 45m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,672Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

14:30 - 20:23ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

22h 23m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

19:50 - 11:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

46h 45m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,700Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

06:05 - 08:05ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

18h 30m1 stop Melbourne

22:50 - 11:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

43h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

$1,984Virgin Australia

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

06:00 - 06:50ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:50 - 10:05SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

42h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

$2,064Virgin Australia

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

12:05 - 20:10ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

24h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

22:05 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

20h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,263Air New Zealand

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

12:40 - 19:24ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

23h 14m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

22:30 - 11:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

20h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,421Qantas Airways

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

06:25 - 17:45ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:30 - 13:40SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

22h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,510Qantas Airways

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

12:05 - 12:55ADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

22:05 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

20h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,701Air New Zealand

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

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United Airlines flights from Adelaide to California

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United Airlines

2 Sept

ADL06:05Adelaide

17h 10m

1 stop

LAX06:45Los Angeles

14 Sept

LAX10:55Los Angeles

31h 45m

2 stops

ADL11:10Adelaide

$1,374

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2 Sept

ADL06:05Adelaide

17h 10m

1 stop

LAX06:45Los Angeles

14 Sept

LAX22:40Los Angeles

19h 55m

1 stop

ADL11:05Adelaide

$1,379

United Airlines

2 Sept

ADL06:05Adelaide

43h 02m

2 stops

LAX08:37Los Angeles

14 Sept

LAX17:37Los Angeles

25h 03m

2 stops

ADL11:10Adelaide

$1,383

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Virgin Australia

8 Sept

ADL20:00Adelaide

26h 40m

1 stop

LAX06:10Los Angeles

21 Sept

LAX22:40Los Angeles

18h 55m

1 stop

ADL10:05Adelaide

$1,376

Virgin Australia

8 Sept

ADL20:00Adelaide

26h 40m

1 stop

LAX06:10Los Angeles

21 Sept

LAX20:21Los Angeles

22h 19m

2 stops

ADL11:10Adelaide

$1,377

Virgin Australia

1 Sept

ADL06:05Adelaide

26h 00m

2 stops

LAX15:35Los Angeles

8 Sept

LAX22:50Los Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

ADL11:50Adelaide

$1,386

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22:35-19:00

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$1,201

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ADL Adelaide - LAX Los Angeles

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Adelaide

Thu 8/10

13:35-13:05

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Los Angeles

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1 stop19h 40m

$1,683

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Adelaide

Wed 9/9

12:05-12:55

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

22:05-10:55

1 stop20h 20m

$1,791

AdelaideLas Vegas

ADL Adelaide - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ADLLAS

Adelaide

Tue 20/10

06:00-13:20

2 stops24h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

18:30-15:45

2 stops26h 45m

$1,838

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,297, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in November, then you should wait until October to fly from Adelaide, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,300.

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 $1,462 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 $1,264 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Adelaide to California flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Adelaide to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Adelaide to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 60% on your flight if you consider stops on a Adelaide to California flight.

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Best price found	$1,844
Fastest flight time	14h 55m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu and Sun
Airports in California	418 airports

The best flight deal from Adelaide to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,844

The fastest flight from Adelaide to California takes 14h 55m

Direct flights go from Adelaide to California on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 418 airports in California. From Adelaide there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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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 August 2026, there are 6 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 69.23% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 23.08% and Airbus A350-900 at 7.69%.

Best airlines flying from Adelaide to California

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $873	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 470 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $882	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 254 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,008	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,105 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,070	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,084	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 662 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,333	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,585 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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