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 Los Angeles to Erbil is 17h 35m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Erbil is 19h on average. Erbil is the most popular airport in Iraq.

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

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

What airlines fly to Iraq?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates 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 5 different airlines that fly to Iraq on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 March 2026, there are 5 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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8:10 pm - 12:50 am

LAX

BGW

18h 40m

1 stop

10:25 am - 6:15 pm

BGW

LAX

17h 50m

1 stop

$955Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 30

8:10 pm - 12:50 am

LAX

BGW

18h 40m

1 stop

5:25 am - 6:15 pm

BGW

LAX

22h 50m

1 stop

$956Turkish Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20

4:20 pm - 9:00 pm

LAX

EBL

18h 40m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 2:00 pm

EBL

LAX

26h 00m

1 stop

$1,012Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 14

4:20 pm - 9:00 pm

LAX

EBL

18h 40m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 2:00 pm

EBL

LAX

26h 00m

1 stop

$1,052Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 14

9:25 pm - 9:20 am

SAN

BGW

25h 55m

2 stops

5:25 am - 9:31 pm

BGW

SAN

50h 06m

2 stops

$1,112Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

8:42 am - 12:50 am

SAN

BGW

30h 08m

2 stops

10:25 am - 12:48 pm

BGW

SAN

36h 23m

2 stops

$1,118Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27

5:05 pm - 3:50 pm

SFO

EBL

36h 45m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 2:00 pm

EBL

SFO

31h 10m

1 stop

$1,161Emirates

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10

7:03 am - 6:50 am

SFO

EBL

37h 47m

2 stops

4:20 am - 9:16 pm

EBL

SFO

26h 56m

2 stops

$1,360Royal Jordanian

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 20

4:55 pm - 2:20 pm

SFO

BGW

59h 25m

2 stops

3:55 pm - 2:00 pm

BGW

SFO

32h 05m

1 stop

$1,468Emirates

Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25

4:33 pm - 3:05 am

SAN

EBL

24h 32m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 8:07 pm

EBL

SAN

33h 07m

2 stops

$2,015Royal Jordanian

Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 13

Emirates flights from California to Iraq

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Emirates

May 3

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

36h 45m

1 stop

EBL3:50 pmErbil Intl

May 10

EBL4:50 pmErbil Intl

31h 10m

1 stop

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

$1,161

Emirates

Mar 30

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

30h 40m

1 stop

BGW9:20 amBaghdad Intl

May 29

BGW6:55 pmBaghdad Intl

29h 20m

1 stop

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,186

Emirates

Mar 30

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

30h 40m

1 stop

BGW9:20 amBaghdad Intl

May 24

BGW10:55 amBaghdad Intl

37h 20m

1 stop

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,236

Austrian Airlines flights from California to Iraq

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Austrian Airlines

Apr 27

SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco

36h 25m

2 stops

EBL3:00 pmErbil Intl

May 11

EBL4:00 pmErbil Intl

36h 38m

2 stops

SFO6:38 pmSan Francisco

$1,408

Austrian Airlines

Apr 27

SFO9:05 pmSan Francisco

31h 55m

2 stops

EBL3:00 pmErbil Intl

May 11

EBL4:00 pmErbil Intl

36h 38m

2 stops

SFO6:38 pmSan Francisco

$1,410

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LAX - BGW

LAXBGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

8:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop18h 40m

Baghdad Intl

Thu 4/30

10:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$955

Los AngelesBaghdad

LAX - BGW

LAXBGW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

8:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop18h 40m

Baghdad Intl

Wed 5/20

5:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$956

Los AngelesErbil

LAX - EBL

LAXEBL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

4:20 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Erbil Intl

Wed 10/14

10:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,012

Los AngelesErbil

LAX - EBL

LAXEBL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

4:20 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Erbil Intl

Wed 10/14

10:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,052

San DiegoBaghdad

SAN - BGW

SANBGW

San Diego

Fri 5/1

9:25 pm-9:20 am

2 stops25h 55m

Baghdad Intl

Fri 5/8

5:25 am-9:31 pm

2 stops50h 06m

$1,112

San DiegoBaghdad

SAN - BGW

SANBGW

San Diego

Mon 4/20

8:42 am-12:50 am

2 stops30h 08m

Baghdad Intl

Mon 4/27

10:25 am-12:48 pm

2 stops36h 23m

$1,118

San FranciscoErbil

SFO - EBL

SFOEBL

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

5:05 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Erbil Intl

Sun 5/10

4:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,161

San FranciscoErbil

SFO - EBL

SFOEBL

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

7:03 am-6:50 am

2 stops37h 47m

Erbil Intl

Sun 9/20

4:20 am-9:16 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,360

San FranciscoBaghdad

SFO - BGW

SFOBGW

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

4:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops59h 25m

Baghdad Intl

Sat 4/25

3:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,468

San DiegoErbil

SAN - EBL

SANEBL

San Diego

Fri 6/5

4:33 pm-3:05 am

2 stops24h 32m

Erbil Intl

Sat 6/13

9:00 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops33h 07m

$2,015

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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 $942. 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 $975.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,094 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 $913 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 March 2026, there are 5 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $190	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 456 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,268 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $750	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,542 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $1,283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 900 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from California to Iraq with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Iraq from California on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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