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$363+ Cheap flights from California to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ATH
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Athens

Cheapest flights from California to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2911:00 am
SNA
-
ATH
2 stops21h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/109:05 pm
ATH
-
SNA
2 stops35h 19m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/18$747
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/274:30 pm
SJC
-
ATH
2 stops41h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/178:50 am
ATH
-
SJC
2 stops22h 57m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/19$754
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:15 am
SJC
-
ATH
2 stops25h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/167:30 pm
ATH
-
SJC
2 stops37h 11m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/17$776
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/222:15 pm
SMF
-
ATH
2 stops40h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/292:10 pm
ATH
-
SMF
2 stops42h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/17$789
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/31:05 pm
LAS
-
ATH
2 stops41h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/178:50 am
ATH
-
LAS
2 stops22h 06m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$798
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:07 am
SNA
-
ATH
1 stop16h 38m
British Airways
Wed 9/22:00 pm
ATH
-
SNA
1 stop28h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 5/17$809
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/31:45 pm
BUR
-
ATH
2 stops25h 10m
SWISS
Tue 9/16:55 am
ATH
-
BUR
2 stops23h 13m
SWISS
Deal found 5/18$814
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:00 am
ONT
-
ATH
1 stop18h 00m
Delta
Wed 9/169:45 am
ATH
-
ONT
1 stop22h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$814
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:05 am
LAS
-
ATH
2 stops25h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/152:00 pm
ATH
-
LAS
2 stops41h 56m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/19$818
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1510:59 pm
ONT
-
ATH
2 stops22h 51m
Delta
Tue 9/2910:05 am
ATH
-
ONT
2 stops32h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$819
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:50 am
LAS
-
ATH
2 stops22h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/148:50 am
ATH
-
LAS
2 stops23h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$819
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:45 am
SNA
-
ATH
1 stop18h 15m
Delta
Wed 9/169:45 am
ATH
-
SNA
1 stop22h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$820

Find flight deals from California to Athens

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Athens flight deals. Data was last updated May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$747
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$363
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$917

Good round-trip deal

$531 or less

Good one-way deal

$674 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($253 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Athens 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Athens that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/12

6:38 pm-10:10 am

2 stops29h 32m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/26

1:00 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops43h 36m

$824

BurbankAthens

BUR - ATH

BURATH

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 8/4

4:13 pm-8:10 am

3 stops29h 57m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/1

1:10 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$846

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/19

6:32 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops18h 33m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/16

6:45 am-10:17 pm

3 stops25h 32m

$869

OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Wed 8/19

9:01 am-2:55 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/18

6:45 am-7:17 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$869

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/31

1:20 pm-1:15 am

2 stops25h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 9/5

11:25 am-9:09 am

2 stops31h 44m

$887

Las VegasAthens

LAS - ATH

LASATH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/15

11:57 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 03m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/25

12:10 pm-11:09 am

2 stops32h 59m

$891

Las VegasAthens

LAS - ATH

LASATH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/6

9:10 am-6:40 pm

3 stops23h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/14

7:45 am-10:49 pm

3 stops25h 04m

$899

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

8:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/13

6:55 am-4:30 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$899

BurbankAthens

BUR - ATH

BURATH

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 8/29

2:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 9/19

6:35 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops31h 44m

$904

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Fri 10/2

7:10 pm-10:45 am

2 stops29h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/7

11:35 am-4:50 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$906

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Athens

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Athens?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Athens (average of $210). Flying from California to Athens in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Athens?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Athens?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Athens, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

    Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from California. Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Athens flight route?

    Flights from California to Athens Eleftherios V. have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Athens?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Athens in 19h. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. California and Athens are separated by a distance of 6879 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Athens one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Norse Atlantic Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $164. Users have also found prices from $259 and $260 on American Airlines and British Airways, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from California to Athens is Los Angeles - Athens Eleftherios V.. You may also consider San Francisco - Athens Eleftherios V. or Ontario - Athens Eleftherios V..

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Athens?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Athens is $190. On average you can expect to pay $605. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for $687.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Athens?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Athens (average of $210). Flying from California to Athens in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Athens

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Athens. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
A.P.G.Cheapest$338Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$386Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$424Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$467Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$473Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$484Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$488Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$492Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$494Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$503Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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