How long is the flight from California to Iraq?

Average flight duration from California to Iraq depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from San Francisco to Baghdad is 18h 45m on average, while flying from San Jose to Baghdad is 23h 11m on average. Baghdad is the most popular airport in Iraq.

What airlines fly to Iraq?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iraq from California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iraq. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Iraq on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Egyptair, Qatar Airways, and Royal Jordanian are the most popular carriers operating from California to Iraq

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

Prices for flights from California to Iraq are updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Iraq.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Iraq.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iraq 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 Iraq. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:05 pm - 2:50 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

25h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Amman Queen Alia Intl

10:35 am - 10:45 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

47h 10m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,063Royal Jordanian

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Jan 27

4:32 pm - 2:50 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

24h 18m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Amman Queen Alia Intl

8:20 pm - 10:56 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

36h 36m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,063Royal Jordanian

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 29

5:25 pm - 3:20 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

23h 55m1 stop Cairo

4:20 am - 1:20 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

19h 00m1 stop Cairo

$1,065Egyptair

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 17

5:25 pm - 3:20 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

23h 55m1 stop Cairo

4:20 am - 1:20 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

19h 00m1 stop Cairo

$1,065Egyptair

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 17

3:55 pm - 8:40 pmSFO San Francisco-BGW Baghdad Intl

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:10 pm - 1:35 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,090Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14

3:55 pm - 8:40 pmSFO San Francisco-BGW Baghdad Intl

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:10 pm - 1:35 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,107Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 19

8:10 pm - 12:50 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

18h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:10 am - 5:35 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

22h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$1,112Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Nov 6

10:36 am - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-EBL Erbil Intl

24h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 8:18 pmEBL Erbil Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,114Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 14

10:42 am - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-EBL Erbil Intl

24h 18m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 8:18 pmEBL Erbil Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,114Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

7:35 pm - 1:10 amSFO San Francisco-BGW Baghdad Intl

18h 35m1 stop Istanbul

6:10 am - 4:30 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-SFO San Francisco

21h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,161Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 2

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9:02 am - 7:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

24h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Amman Queen Alia Intl

1:25 pm - 10:51 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

43h 26m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,063Royal Jordanian

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 10

8:30 am - 2:50 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

32h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amman Queen Alia Intl

3:55 am - 10:02 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 07m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,152Royal Jordanian

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

1:25 pm - 9:20 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

33h 55m1 stop Istanbul

5:25 am - 11:40 amBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,163Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 10

1:25 pm - 9:20 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

33h 55m1 stop Istanbul

5:25 am - 11:40 amBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,181Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 10

4:40 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-EBL Erbil Intl

37h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

12:25 pm - 2:15 pmEBL Erbil Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,239Emirates

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Sep 7

2:25 pm - 3:15 amSAN San Diego-EBL Erbil Intl

26h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

10:00 pm - 6:51 pmEBL Erbil Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 51m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,249Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Sep 10

4:20 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

32h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:10 pm - 5:43 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 33m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,266Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 10

4:20 pm - 3:20 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:10 pm - 8:51 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 41m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,275Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 10

4:40 pm - 5:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

39h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

6:55 pm - 2:15 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,313Emirates

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25

11:17 am - 8:40 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-BGW Baghdad Intl

23h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:10 pm - 12:51 pmBGW Baghdad Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 41m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,374Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25

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Royal Jordanian flights from California to Iraq

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Royal Jordanian

Oct 6

SFO12:42 pmSan Francisco

28h 08m

2 stops

BGW2:50 amBaghdad Intl

Nov 4

BGW8:20 pmBaghdad Intl

35h 40m

2 stops

SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco

$1,063

Royal Jordanian

Jan 7

SFO11:24 amSan Francisco

28h 41m

2 stops

BGW3:05 amBaghdad Intl

Jan 15

BGW8:20 pmBaghdad Intl

36h 16m

2 stops

SFO9:36 pmSan Francisco

$1,073

Royal Jordanian

Sep 22

SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco

28h 20m

2 stops

BGW2:50 amBaghdad Intl

Oct 20

BGW3:55 amBaghdad Intl

27h 12m

2 stops

SFO9:07 pmSan Francisco

$1,078

Qatar Airways flights from California to Iraq

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Qatar Airways

Sep 1

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

18h 45m

1 stop

BGW8:40 pmBaghdad Intl

Sep 14

BGW10:10 pmBaghdad Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,090

Qatar Airways

Sep 28

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

18h 45m

1 stop

BGW8:40 pmBaghdad Intl

Oct 19

BGW10:10 pmBaghdad Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,107

Qatar Airways

Sep 5

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

24h 55m

1 stop

EBL3:15 amErbil Intl

Oct 3

EBL10:00 pmErbil Intl

26h 00m

1 stop

LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,108

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BGW Baghdad Intl

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Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

3:05 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 45m

Baghdad Intl

Wed 1/27

10:35 am-10:45 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$1,063

Los AngelesBaghdad

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BGW Baghdad Intl

LAXBGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

4:32 pm-2:50 am

2 stops24h 18m

Baghdad Intl

Thu 10/29

8:20 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$1,063

Los AngelesBaghdad

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BGW Baghdad Intl

LAXBGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

5:25 pm-3:20 am

1 stop23h 55m

Baghdad Intl

Sat 10/17

4:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,065

Los AngelesBaghdad

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BGW Baghdad Intl

LAXBGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

5:25 pm-3:20 am

1 stop23h 55m

Baghdad Intl

Sat 10/17

4:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,065

San FranciscoBaghdad

SFO San Francisco - BGW Baghdad Intl

SFOBGW

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

3:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Baghdad Intl

Mon 9/14

10:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,090

San FranciscoBaghdad

SFO San Francisco - BGW Baghdad Intl

SFOBGW

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

3:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Baghdad Intl

Mon 10/19

10:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,107

Los AngelesBaghdad

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BGW Baghdad Intl

LAXBGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

8:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop18h 40m

Baghdad Intl

Fri 11/6

6:10 am-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,112

Los AngelesErbil

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - EBL Erbil Intl

LAXEBL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

10:36 am-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Erbil Intl

Mon 9/14

4:20 am-8:18 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$1,114

Los AngelesErbil

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - EBL Erbil Intl

LAXEBL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

10:42 am-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 18m

Erbil Intl

Mon 9/21

4:20 am-8:18 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$1,114

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San FranciscoBaghdad

SFO San Francisco - BGW Baghdad Intl

SFOBGW

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

7:35 pm-1:10 am

1 stop18h 35m

Baghdad Intl

Wed 12/2

6:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,161

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iraq?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Iraq from California, with most prices found around $1,026. If you aren’t able to travel to Iraq during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,041.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Iraq from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Iraq for around $1,132 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Iraq from California for as low as $573 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Iraq?
Prices for flights from California to Iraq are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Iraq?
As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Iraq.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Iraq?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Iraq.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iraq?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iraq 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 Iraq. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Iraq

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,468 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $807	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,737 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $859	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 475 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom $1,006	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 444 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,018	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,644 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $1,318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 951 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights

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