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$254+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ATH
ene. 2 — ene. 91
vie. 1/2
vie. 1/9
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 diciembre 3, 2025.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/1010:47 amSAN - ATH
2 stops22h 03mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/67:45 amATH - SAN
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/1012:43 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
vie. 3/67:45 amATH - SAN
2 stops23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/87:16 amSMF - ATH
2 stops22h 34mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/47:50 amATH - SMF
2 stops24h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$453
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/810:15 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop25h 40mKLM
mié. 3/41:45 pmATH - SAN
1 stop32h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/1$458
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3011:28 pmLAS - ATH
1 stop24h 27mKLM
mié. 1/285:25 pmATH - LAS
1 stop30h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/30$458
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/95:35 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
jue. 3/56:35 amATH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$460
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/105:35 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
vie. 3/66:35 amATH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
lun. 12/810:30 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops25h 25mDelta
mié. 3/41:45 pmATH - SAN
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/1$462
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
mié. 12/105:35 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
mié. 12/176:00 amATH - SAN
2 stops26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3010:43 amLAS - ATH
2 stops40h 12mUnited Airlines
mié. 1/287:05 amATH - LAS
2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/107:00 amSMF - ATH
2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines
vie. 3/612:25 pmATH - SMF
2 stops42h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
mié. 12/101:45 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop25h 30mDelta
lun. 12/153:25 amATH - LAX
2 stops24h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/2$494

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 diciembre 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$418
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One-way from

$254
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$972

Good round-trip deal

$531 or less

Good one-way deal

$674 or less
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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 diciembre 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Athens that are best for you.

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San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

mié. 2/25

1:16 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops36h 59m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mar. 3/10

2:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$438

Las VegasAthens

LAS - ATH

LASATH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 1/12

3:20 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 1/19

4:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$438

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

mié. 2/18

6:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 2/23

4:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$441

RenoAthens

RNO - ATH

RNOATH

Reno

lun. 1/12

12:02 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 53m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 1/28

7:50 am-9:59 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$453

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

lun. 2/16

4:58 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops20h 12m

Athens Eleftherios V.

jue. 2/26

7:30 am-9:37 pm

2 stops24h 07m

$456

Las VegasAthens

LAS - ATH

LASATH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 12/30

11:28 pm-9:55 am

1 stop24h 27m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 1/28

5:25 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$458

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

vie. 2/6

6:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 2/9

4:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$466

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

jue. 2/19

2:18 pm-1:25 am

2 stops25h 07m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 2/23

4:55 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$466

Las VegasAthens

LAS - ATH

LASATH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 12/30

10:43 am-12:55 pm

2 stops40h 12m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 1/28

7:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$476

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

mié. 1/14

5:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

dom. 1/18

6:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$479

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Best time to book a flight from California to Athens

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Athens (average of $427). Flying from California to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Athens in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Athens flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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 10 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 20h 53m. Fly via British Airways, American Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. California and Athens are separated by a distance of 6608 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 $177. Users have also found prices from $264 and $266 on American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, 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 $408.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Athens (average of $427). Flying from California to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 diciembre 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$427Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$467Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
VuelingCheapest$474Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SWISSCheapest$489Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$497Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$500Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$503Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$513Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$518Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$538Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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