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$193+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (ATH)

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LAX — ATH
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in November or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$529
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$193
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$975

Good round-trip deal

$554 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
From Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/2310:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/34:00 pmATH - LAX
2 stops35h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$529
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 9/38:05 amLAX - ATH
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/106:30 amATH - LAX
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$530
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:05 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Wed 10/2212:10 pmATH - LAX
1 stop32h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$534
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:20 pmLAX - ATH
Nonstop12h 40mNorse Atlantic Airways
Fri 9/199:45 amATH - LAX
Nonstop13h 30mNorse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/2$543
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/2311:20 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Fri 9/512:20 pmATH - LAX
1 stop18h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/3$547
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:00 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 9/59:10 amATH - LAX
2 stops23h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/2$561
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop31h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/210:00 pmATH - LAX
2 stops52h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$563
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/2012:30 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops29h 00mIberia
Tue 10/141:25 amATH - LAX
1 stop22h 10mIberia
Deal found 7/1$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 9/299:35 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/208:45 pmATH - LAX
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$566
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:34 amLAX - ATH
1 stop15h 36mBritish Airways
Sun 11/91:00 pmATH - LAX
1 stop20h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/3$569
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/128:18 amLAX - ATH
2 stops24h 17mLufthansa
Wed 8/206:30 amATH - LAX
1 stop20h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2$577
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Wed 9/177:35 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop19h 20mSWISS
Thu 9/256:55 amATH - LAX
1 stop19h 35mSWISS
Deal found 7/2$578

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Athens that are best for you.

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Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

10:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/3

4:00 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$529

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

8:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/10

6:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$530

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

12:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/22

12:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop32h 55m

$534

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

10:20 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/19

9:45 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop13h 30m

$543

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

7:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/14

10:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$544

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

8:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/29

6:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$545

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

11:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/5

12:20 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop18h 52m

$547

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

6:05 am-11:10 am

1 stop19h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/22

4:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$554

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

5:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops28h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/5

9:10 am-10:35 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$561

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

9:35 pm-2:10 am

1 stop18h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 10/20

8:45 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$566

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Los Angeles to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,288). 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 LAX to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Athens at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Athens?

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

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

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, SWISS, and United Airlines from Los Angeles to Athens by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Los Angeles to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Athens from Los Angeles?

    When flying to Athens from Los Angeles, you will be using Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and landing at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), popularly known as Athens Airport. Los Angeles International Airport is a big airport that serves local and international travelers in Los Angeles. With over 700 daily nonstop flights to over 100 domestic cities and over 1300 weekly nonstop flights to 88 cities in over 44 countries, it is safe to say that Los Angeles International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. The airport has nine passenger terminals and an inter-terminal connection. Los Angeles is also served by San Diego International (SAN), Ontario International (ONT), Palm Springs International (PSP), and John Wayne International Airport (SNA). Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is also a busy airport that mainly serves the Greek capital. Athens is also served by Athen Helenikom Airport (HEW) (Currently closed), Milos Island National (MLO), Araxos International Airport (GPA), and Kalamata Airport (KLX).

  • Which airlines fly directly from Los Angeles to Athens?

    There are no nonstop flights to Athens from Los Angeles currently. Travelers have to choose between layover options in this route, but most flights have one or two layovers. Some of the airlines for this route include Air Canada, Lufthansa, Multiple Airlines, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Air France, and Swiss airlines. Air Canada, Lufthansa, Multiple Airlines, and Swiss Airlines have cheaper airfares, while British Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines offer flexible cancellations. Most one-stop flights take 17h 15 min on average to get to Athens, while two-stop flights may take longer than 20hrs. Airlines with the fastest options include United Airlines, Air Canada, and American Airlines.

  • What are the layover options between Los Angeles to Athens?

    The layover location on your flight depends on the airline you choose and the number of layovers in your route. Flights with one layover generally have a common layover airport, such as Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), and Istanbul Airport (IST). Other layover locations on two-stop flights include Houston George Bush Airport (IAH) and Denver International (DEN). Duration of the layover varies, but ranges between 1h 25min to 13h 50min. Note that two-stop flights are relatively cheaper, and layover duration may vary. In most cases, you might be lucky to find flights with two stops lasting 1hr each. That would mean adding 2 or 3h to your flight duration.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Los Angeles to Athens?

    You do not need a visa to enter Greece from Los Angeles, as Greece is in the Schengen Agreement that allows US nationals to visit the country and the areas in the Schengen agreement visa-free. However, you will still need a 3-month valid passport and will be allowed to be in the country for 90 days. You also need to prove that you have sufficient funds for the period you will be in Greece and a return ticket.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Athens flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Athens round-trip?

    Currently priced at $529, United Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Athens and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Norse Atlantic Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $534 and $543, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Athens for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Athens?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $183. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Athens Eleftherios V.) can be booked for $373 on average our data indicates $808 when flying from Los Angeles to Athens.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Athens?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    Most Istanbul visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani, by traveling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Those on a layover in Istanbul in need of a rental car can book one at Istanbul for about $45.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $40 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Munich?

    Most Munich visitors opt to spend their time at Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers can book a car rental at Munich Franz Josef Strauss for about $41 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Athens flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Los Angeles to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,288). 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 Los Angeles to Athens

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$468Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$488Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$494Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$516Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$539Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$556Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$558Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$559Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$564Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$567Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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