How long is the flight from California to Croatia?

Flight times from California to Croatia vary, but if you’re flying out of San Jose and flying into Split (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 07m on average. Another popular route from California to Croatia is flying from Santa Ana to Split, which will take roughly 17h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Croatia?

Lufthansa, KLM and Scandinavian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Croatia from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Croatia. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Croatia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Air Canada, KLM, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Croatia

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

Prices for flights from California to Croatia refresh daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Croatia.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Croatia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Croatia.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Croatia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Croatia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:45 pm - 9:20 amSFO San Francisco-SPU Split

55h 35m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

9:00 pm - 2:40 pmSPU Split-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$721Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17

6:23 am - 11:10 amSFO San Francisco-SPU Split

43h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

12:05 pm - 10:15 pmSPU Split-SFO San Francisco

43h 10m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles Los Angeles

$725Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 12

4:10 pm - 5:20 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

16h 10m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:00 pm - 8:10 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 10m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$730LOT

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

4:10 pm - 12:05 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

34h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:00 pm - 8:10 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 10m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$730LOT

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

8:30 am - 12:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

19h 05m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 1:05 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$734Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

5:30 pm - 3:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

13h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 4:41 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

19h 41m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$736Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

8:15 am - 12:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

19h 20m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 1:05 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$740Lufthansa

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 16

5:30 pm - 3:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

13h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 1:05 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$743Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

1:50 pm - 1:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

14h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:40 am - 11:45 amZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$762KLM

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 17

1:50 pm - 1:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

14h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:20 am - 7:15 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

19h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$772KLM

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 17

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5:30 pm - 4:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DBV Dubrovnik

13h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:50 pm - 3:15 pmDBV Dubrovnik-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$867Lufthansa

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19

2:15 pm - 4:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DBV Dubrovnik

17h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:50 pm - 3:15 pmDBV Dubrovnik-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

30h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$869Lufthansa

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4:30 pm - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

20h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:40 am - 6:23 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-SFO San Francisco

19h 43m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles Los Angeles

$881Multiple Airlines

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10:40 pm - 12:05 pmSFO San Francisco-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

28h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

12:50 pm - 8:40 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-SFO San Francisco

16h 50m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$882LOT

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10:40 pm - 5:25 pmSFO San Francisco-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

33h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:05 pm - 8:40 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-SFO San Francisco

35h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$882LOT

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5:05 pm - 8:05 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DBV Dubrovnik

18h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

9:00 pm - 2:55 pmDBV Dubrovnik-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

$883British Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19

4:30 pm - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

20h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:40 am - 6:23 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-SFO San Francisco

19h 43m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles Los Angeles

$901Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

6:40 am - 10:45 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DBV Dubrovnik

19h 05m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

1:25 pm - 10:00 pmDBV Dubrovnik-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Salt Lake City

$911Delta

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19

7:00 am - 11:40 amSFO San Francisco-ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

19h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 3:29 pmZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman-SFO San Francisco

18h 29m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles Los Angeles

$931Delta

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

3:15 pm - 5:20 pmSJC San Jose-SPU Split

41h 05m2 stops San Diego London Heathrow

4:35 pm - 6:33 pmSPU Split-SJC San Jose

34h 58m2 stops London Heathrow Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,379British Airways

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Dec 13

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

27h 40m

2 stops

ZAG10:20 amZagreb Franjo Tuđman

Dec 28

ZAG11:00 amZagreb Franjo Tuđman

41h 35m

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Sep 30

SFO9:05 pmSan Francisco

30h 10m

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Oct 14

DBV1:00 pmDubrovnik

32h 40m

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SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

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Aug 18

SFO8:10 amSan Francisco

19h 05m

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Aug 24

DBV6:40 pmDubrovnik

27h 00m

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SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

$918

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Oct 7

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

55h 35m

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SPU9:20 amSplit

Oct 17

SPU9:00 pmSplit

26h 40m

1 stop

SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco

$721

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Sep 27

SFO6:23 amSan Francisco

43h 47m

2 stops

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Oct 12

SPU12:05 pmSplit

43h 10m

2 stops

SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco

$725

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Sep 11

SFO6:23 amSan Francisco

28h 52m

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SPU8:15 pmSplit

Sep 26

SPU9:00 pmSplit

32h 18m

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SFO8:18 pmSan Francisco

$726

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1 stop26h 40m

$721

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2 stops43h 10m

$725

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6:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

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2 stops19h 05m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

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6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$734

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

LAXZAG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

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5:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

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2 stops19h 41m

$736

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

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8:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Tue 2/16

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$740

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

LAXZAG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

5:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$743

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Tue 12/1

1:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 12/17

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

$762

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

LAXZAG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

1:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 12/17

8:20 am-7:15 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$772

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Croatia?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Croatia from California, with most prices found around $677. If you don’t want to visit Croatia in January, then you should wait until February to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $719.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Croatia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Croatia for around $886 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Croatia from California for as low as $667 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Croatia?
Prices for flights from California to Croatia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Croatia?
As of August 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Croatia.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Croatia?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Croatia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Croatia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Croatia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Croatia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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KLM	PriceFrom $497	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,555 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $513	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,177 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,637 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom $539	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,501 reviews	Search Delta flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $540	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,932 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,153 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $580	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $599	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,213 reviews	Search LOT flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $616	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,088 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $661	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 951 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights

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