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Cheap flights from Adelaide to California from $1,283

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ADL — LAX
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 12% on flights from Adelaide to California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,636. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,120.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to California?

March can be a great time to fly to California from Adelaide with a flight ticket averaging about $1,759. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $1,029. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to California (ADL - CA)?

When flying from Adelaide to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Adelaide to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Adelaide and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Qantas Airways flights we've detected travelling from Adelaide to California. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sun 8/920:00ADL - LAX
1 stop29h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 20/921:50LAX - ADL
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,433
Sat 7/915:55ADL - LAX
1 stop19h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 20/921:50LAX - ADL
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,512
Sat 28/907:05ADL - LAX
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 8/1021:15LAX - ADL
1 stop31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,515
Sat 7/909:00ADL - LAX
1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 27/923:45LAX - ADL
1 stop26h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,891
Sat 28/908:00ADL - LAX
1 stop17h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 8/1021:15LAX - ADL
2 stops27h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$2,081
Tue 4/609:00ADL - SFO
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 9/722:15SFO - ADL
1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$2,938

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Adelaide to California

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Adelaide and California. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Virgin Australia flights travelling from Adelaide to California. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 9/806:05ADL - LAX
2 stops30h 52mVirgin Australia
Sun 25/822:40LAX - ADL
1 stop19h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,521
Thu 1/806:00ADL - LAX
2 stops21h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 31/819:05LAX - ADL
2 stops26h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,530
Thu 11/706:05ADL - LAX
2 stops28h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 22/722:35LAX - ADL
1 stop24h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,555
Thu 1/818:50ADL - LAX
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 31/822:40LAX - ADL
1 stop28h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,562
Thu 11/721:50ADL - LAX
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 22/722:35LAX - ADL
1 stop24h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,592
Fri 9/806:05ADL - LAX
1 stop17h 10mVirgin Australia
Sun 25/822:40LAX - ADL
1 stop19h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,597
Sat 10/808:40ADL - LAX
1 stop38h 35mVirgin Australia
Fri 23/822:35LAX - ADL
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,651
Sat 10/806:05ADL - LAX
2 stops30h 52mVirgin Australia
Fri 23/822:35LAX - ADL
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,655
Thu 20/614:30ADL - LAX
1 stop32h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/720:30LAX - ADL
2 stops29h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,942

Cheap Adelaide to California flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Adelaide to California specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Adelaide to California in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 4/619:00ADL - SFO
2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/723:00SFO - ADL
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,488
Tue 4/619:00ADL - SFO
2 stops39h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/711:15SFO - ADL
2 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,494
Thu 20/614:30ADL - LAX
1 stop32h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/720:30LAX - ADL
2 stops29h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,942
Thu 20/620:00ADL - LAX
2 stops30h 52mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/720:30LAX - ADL
2 stops29h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,949
Tue 4/610:15ADL - SFO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/700:55SFO - ADL
2 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,256
Thu 20/620:00ADL - LAX
1 stop26h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/722:35LAX - ADL
1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$2,314
Tue 4/610:15ADL - SFO
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/700:55SFO - ADL
2 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,356
Thu 20/613:55ADL - LAX
2 stops37h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/701:15LAX - ADL
2 stops41h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/5$2,475
Tue 4/609:00ADL - SFO
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/723:35SFO - ADL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$2,675

Adelaide to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Adelaide and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Adelaide to California in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 8/914:30ADL - LAX
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/907:00LAX - ADL
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,283
Sun 8/920:00ADL - LAX
1 stop29h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 20/921:50LAX - ADL
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,433
Tue 4/619:00ADL - SFO
2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/723:00SFO - ADL
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,488
Sat 7/915:55ADL - LAX
1 stop19h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 20/921:50LAX - ADL
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,512
Sat 28/907:05ADL - LAX
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 8/1021:15LAX - ADL
1 stop31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,515
Fri 9/806:05ADL - LAX
2 stops30h 52mVirgin Australia
Sun 25/822:40LAX - ADL
1 stop19h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,521
Thu 1/806:00ADL - LAX
2 stops21h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 31/819:05LAX - ADL
2 stops26h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,530
Thu 11/706:05ADL - LAX
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/723:25LAX - ADL
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,551
Thu 11/706:05ADL - LAX
2 stops28h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 22/722:35LAX - ADL
1 stop24h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$1,555

Find flights from Adelaide to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to California 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 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.

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AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Sun 8/9

2 stops31h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/9

2 stops35h 25m

$1,283

AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Sun 8/9

1 stop29h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/9

1 stop23h 00m

$1,433

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Tue 4/6

2 stops37h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 9/7

1 stop19h 25m

$1,488

AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Fri 9/8

2 stops30h 52m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/8

1 stop19h 45m

$1,521

AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Fri 9/8

2 stops29h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/8

2 stops22h 00m

$1,567

AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Sat 28/9

2 stops39h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/10

2 stops35h 15m

$2,205

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Fri 9/8

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 25/8

1 stop27h 25m

$2,496

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL - SFO

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Tue 4/6

2 stops31h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/7

3 stops43h 25m

$2,790

AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL - LAX

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Sat 7/9

2 stops29h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 26/9

2 stops44h 35m

$2,926

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Deals found on 18/5

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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 19 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand from Adelaide to California. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,943 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,077 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very Good
920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to California. 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 from for flights from Adelaide to California?

    For a flight from Adelaide to California, you will be flying from Adelaide. Adelaide (ADL) is just 6.6 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find flights from Adelaide to California for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Adelaide to California for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,283, but on average you can expect to pay $1,555.

  • What are the most popular routes from Adelaide to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Adelaide to California, consider Adelaide - Los Angeles, Adelaide - San Francisco or Adelaide - Ontario, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to California?

    American Airlines, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific are the most popular airlines when flying from Adelaide to California.

  • What does ADL to LAX mean?

    Great question - ADL to LAX just means Adelaide Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Adelaide to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Adelaide to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Adelaide to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Adelaide to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Adelaide to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Adelaide to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Adelaide to California flight deals updated?

    The Adelaide to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/5.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Adelaide to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to California. 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 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$868Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,163Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,223Average$2,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,261Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,285Average$1,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,396Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,422Average$2,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,534Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,660Average$2,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,380Average$2,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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