Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (ATH)

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From Los Angeles to Athens

Which airlines flying from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V. have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa flying from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V. have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Athens for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Athens for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SAS for just $456, but on average you can expect to pay $477.

Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Athens for under $600?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $600.

How popular is this Los Angeles to Athens flight route?

Within the past month, 175 users have taken a look at flights from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V..

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

Currently priced at $456, SAS will fly you from Los Angeles to Athens and back. In addition to SAS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $494 and $496, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Athens for 39% 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 $381. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Athens Eleftherios V.) can be booked for $456 on average our data indicates $1,407 when flying from Los Angeles to Athens.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Athens?

When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Athens, you may want to consider flying on Major Airline, American Airlines or Air Canada as they are the most popular for this route.

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.