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$254+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ATH
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop22h 10mLufthansa
Wed 1/216:15 amATH - LAX
2 stops18h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$581
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sat 12/277:30 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops29h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/77:30 pmATH - LAX
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/14$657
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sat 12/277:30 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops29h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/811:35 amATH - LAX
2 stops39h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/14$664
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Mon 12/155:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop22h 10mLufthansa
Mon 12/225:25 pmATH - LAX
2 stops31h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/14$674
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:10 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/226:35 amATH - LAX
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$675
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Sat 12/277:30 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops29h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/510:00 pmATH - LAX
2 stops34h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/14$687
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/281:45 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Mon 1/125:25 pmATH - LAX
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/14$692
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/215:40 pmATH - LAX
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$704

Find flight deals from Irvine to Athens

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Athens flight deals. Data was last updated December 16, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$491
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$254
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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,097
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Athens that are best for you.

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Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

9:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/1

7:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$492

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

5:20 pm-1:40 am

2 stops22h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 1/25

7:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$493

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

6:35 pm-1:40 am

2 stops21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 2/6

6:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$495

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

5:30 pm-1:40 am

1 stop22h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$497

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

6:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/1

6:05 am-5:28 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$498

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

6:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/1

6:05 am-5:28 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$498

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

7:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/4

2:20 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 10m

$498

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

7:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 2/27

6:05 am-9:26 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$498

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

7:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/2

6:25 am-9:09 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$498

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

7:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/3

2:10 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 20m

$498

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Athens is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Athens (average of $424). Flying from Irvine 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 IR9 to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 December 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Irvine to Athens at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Irvine to Athens. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,104 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Norse Atlantic Airways
7.1
Good
169 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,632 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), located 12.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Irvine to Athens. 18 airlines have flights to Eleftherios V. from Irvine on a regular basis. Booking flights from Irvine to Athens Eleftherios V. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day.

  • How popular is this Irvine to Athens flight route?

    This flight path from Irvine to Athens Eleftherios V. was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Athens?

    For as low as $492, British Airways can have you in Athens from Irvine in 18h 20m. Irvine and Athens are separated by a distance of 6909 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $177 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, with prices starting from $258 and $266, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Athens?

    On average you can expect to pay $605 for a flight from Irvine to Athens. The cheapest flight overall is $190 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Athens Eleftherios V.) is currently priced at $430.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Athens?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Athens (average of $424). Flying from Irvine 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 Irvine to Athens

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$427Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$489Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$495Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$507Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$531Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$536Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$538Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$539Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$553Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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