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

Fiji Airways, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Adelaide

How long does it take to fly to Adelaide?

Flight times from California to Adelaide vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Adelaide (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 15h 55m on average. Another popular route from California to Adelaide is flying from Los Angeles to Adelaide, which will take roughly 18h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Prices for flights from California to Adelaide Airport refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from California to Adelaide Airport is 1 as of November 2025.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Adelaide Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Adelaide Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Adelaide Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Adelaide Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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18:10 - 12:35LAX-ADL

24h 55m2 stops

21:20 - 11:44ADL-LAX

30h 54m2 stops

$1,340Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 22 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr

13:20 - 12:10SFO-ADL

29h 20m2 stops

21:20 - 10:40ADL-SFO

29h 50m2 stops

$1,341Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr

18:52 - 16:20SFO-ADL

26h 58m2 stops

06:10 - 12:20ADL-SFO

23h 40m2 stops

$1,349Air Canada

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Tue, 24 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar

12:50 - 16:20LAX-ADL

33h 00m2 stops

06:00 - 11:48ADL-LAX

24h 18m2 stops

$1,355Air Canada

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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

22:50 - 18:15LAX-ADL

24h 55m1 stop

06:05 - 08:25ADL-LAX

19h 50m1 stop

$1,506Qantas Airways

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Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar

13:38 - 09:30LAX-ADL

25h 22m1 stop

14:55 - 20:24ADL-LAX

23h 59m1 stop

$1,546United Airlines

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21:45 - 09:25LAX-ADL

19h 10m1 stop

06:00 - 07:05ADL-LAX

17h 35m1 stop

$1,566Qantas Airways

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Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

19:50 - 10:55SFO-ADL

20h 35m1 stop

06:35 - 12:05ADL-SFO

23h 00m2 stops

$1,651Air New Zealand

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19:50 - 10:55SFO-ADL

20h 35m1 stop

06:35 - 12:05ADL-SFO

23h 00m2 stops

$1,653Air New Zealand

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Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

20:30 - 09:30SMF-ADL

18h 30m1 stop

13:55 - 22:30ADL-SMF

26h 05m1 stop

$1,796United Airlines

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Air Canada flights from California to Adelaide

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Air Canada

24 Feb

SFO18:52San Francisco

26h 58m

2 stops

ADL16:20Adelaide

19 Mar

ADL06:10Adelaide

23h 40m

2 stops

SFO12:20San Francisco

$1,349

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Air Canada

7 Feb

LAX12:50Los Angeles

33h 00m

2 stops

ADL16:20Adelaide

14 Feb

ADL06:00Adelaide

24h 18m

2 stops

LAX11:48Los Angeles

$1,355

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Air Canada

7 Feb

SFO18:00San Francisco

27h 50m

2 stops

ADL16:20Adelaide

15 Feb

ADL06:10Adelaide

24h 40m

2 stops

SFO12:20San Francisco

$1,379

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Qantas Airways

17 Feb

LAX22:50Los Angeles

24h 55m

1 stop

ADL18:15Adelaide

18 Mar

ADL06:05Adelaide

19h 50m

1 stop

LAX08:25Los Angeles

$1,506

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Qantas Airways

5 Apr

LAX21:45Los Angeles

19h 10m

1 stop

ADL09:25Adelaide

19 Apr

ADL06:00Adelaide

17h 35m

1 stop

LAX07:05Los Angeles

$1,566

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Qantas Airways

1 Dec

LAX22:50Los Angeles

20h 20m

1 stop

ADL13:40Adelaide

8 Dec

ADL06:35Adelaide

19h 20m

1 stop

LAX07:25Los Angeles

$1,567

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Los AngelesAdelaide

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LAXADL

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

18:10-12:35

2 stops24h 55m

Adelaide

Thu 9/4

21:20-11:44

2 stops30h 54m

$1,340

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

13:20-12:10

2 stops29h 20m

Adelaide

Mon 20/4

21:20-10:40

2 stops29h 50m

$1,341

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

18:52-16:20

2 stops26h 58m

Adelaide

Thu 19/3

06:10-12:20

2 stops23h 40m

$1,349

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX - ADL

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

12:50-16:20

2 stops33h 00m

Adelaide

Sat 14/2

06:00-11:48

2 stops24h 18m

$1,355

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX - ADL

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

22:50-18:15

1 stop24h 55m

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

06:05-08:25

1 stop19h 50m

$1,506

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX - ADL

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

13:38-09:30

1 stop25h 22m

Adelaide

Sat 14/2

14:55-20:24

1 stop23h 59m

$1,546

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX - ADL

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

21:45-09:25

1 stop19h 10m

Adelaide

Sun 19/4

06:00-07:05

1 stop17h 35m

$1,566

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 35m

Adelaide

Tue 24/3

06:35-12:05

2 stops23h 00m

$1,651

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO - ADL

SFOADL

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 35m

Adelaide

Tue 24/3

06:35-12:05

2 stops23h 00m

$1,653

SacramentoAdelaide

SMF - ADL

SMFADL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 21/2

20:30-09:30

1 stop18h 30m

Adelaide

Mon 16/3

13:55-22:30

1 stop26h 05m

$1,796

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide from California, with most prices found around $1,491. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Adelaide from California during October instead. Flights to Adelaide in October, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around $1,532.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Adelaide?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Adelaide from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,702. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $3,414. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Adelaide.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Adelaide from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Adelaide for around $1,845 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Adelaide from California for as low as $1,349 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Adelaide flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Adelaide flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 55m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in Adelaide	1 airport

The fastest flight from California to Adelaide takes 15h 55m

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

There is 1 airport near Adelaide: Adelaide (ADL)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Adelaide Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Adelaide Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Adelaide Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Adelaide Airport is 1 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Adelaide Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Adelaide Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Adelaide Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Adelaide Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Adelaide Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Adelaide?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Adelaide is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 96.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 4.00%.

Best airlines flying from California to Adelaide

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