Rome2Rio

How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Californiaby shuttle or plane

Find Transport to California

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to California by shuttle or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DXB - SFO
    23h 12m
    $422–1,315

  2. Fly Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUH - LAX
    23h 53m
    $288–814

  3. Fly Abu Dhabi to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUH - SFO
    24h 2m
    $292–815

  4. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DXB - LAX
    23h 42m
    $448–1,114

  5. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DXB - SMF
    25h 24m
    $553–1,905

  6. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DXB - FAT
    27h 18m
    $502–1,702

  7. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DXB - OAK
    25h 8m
    $555–1,708

  8. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DXB - SJC
    25h 36m
    $557–1,807

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Abu Dhabi to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,216 mi
  • Duration: 23h 12m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and California, USA?

Etihad, Air Canada, and five other airlines fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides