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$279+ Cheap flights from California to Basel (EAP)

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EAP
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Basel

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Basel flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$546
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$279
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,296
From California to Basel (EAP)
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Cheapest flights from California to Basel
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Basel. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:30 pmLAX - BSL
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Wed 12/177:00 amBSL - LAX
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/14$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:30 pmLAX - BSL
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1911:55 amBSL - LAX
1 stop17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$551
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:30 pmLAX - BSL
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 8/1911:55 amBSL - LAX
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/14$553
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:52 pmLAX - BSL
2 stops15h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/177:00 amBSL - LAX
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$557
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:42 pmONT - BSL
2 stops15h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1710:40 amBSL - ONT
2 stops19h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$567
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/252:19 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops19h 01mBritish Airways
Mon 9/87:20 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/15$587
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/43:25 pmLAX - BSL
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Tue 8/1910:15 amBSL - LAX
2 stops19h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/15$591
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/144:30 pmLAX - BSL
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/247:00 amBSL - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$598
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/117:50 pmSAN - BSL
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/206:40 amBSL - SAN
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$599
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/43:25 pmLAX - BSL
1 stop13h 45mAir France
Tue 8/192:50 pmBSL - LAX
1 stop29h 30mAir France
Deal found 6/15$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/1110:20 pmSAN - BSL
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2011:25 amBSL - SAN
2 stops31h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$607
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:20 pmSAN - BSL
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/181:00 pmBSL - SAN
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$622

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Basel 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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Basel that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Basel

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

10:30 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/19

11:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$546

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

9:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/19

11:55 am-8:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$551

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

9:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/19

11:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$553

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

7:11 am-12:25 pm

2 stops20h 14m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/19

11:25 am-7:13 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$558

OntarioBasel

ONT - BSL

ONTBSL

Ontario

Wed 12/10

6:42 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 58m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 12/17

10:40 am-8:43 pm

2 stops19h 03m

$567

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

2:19 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/8

7:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$587

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

3:25 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/19

10:15 am-8:23 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$591

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

3:25 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/19

2:50 pm-11:20 am

1 stop29h 30m

$599

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Mon 8/11

7:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop30h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

6:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$599

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Mon 8/11

10:20 pm-9:10 am

2 stops25h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

11:25 am-10:13 am

2 stops31h 48m

$607

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Basel

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Basel (average of $545). Flying from California to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 EAP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Basel. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Basel, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Basel by month

Plan your trip to Basel by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Basel ranges from 1.9 - 3.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Basel when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Basel by month

Plan your trip to Basel by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Basel, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Basel

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Basel. 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 Basel. Reviews last updated June 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Basel, such as Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
804 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,466 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Basel. 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 Basel from California?

    Located just 0.2 mi from the city center, Basel All airports (EAP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Basel from California.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $358 on Vueling. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $440 and American Airlines from $448 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Basel EuroAirport Swiss, Ontario - Basel EuroAirport Swiss or San Francisco - Basel EuroAirport Swiss when deciding on the best route from California to Basel.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Basel 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 Basel?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Basel (average of $545). Flying from California to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Basel

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Basel. 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$481Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$584Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$705Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$788Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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