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$481+ Cheap flights from Europe to California

MAD — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Europe to California

Cheapest flights from Europe to California

Tue 11/108:55 am -
1 stop18h 02m
Sun 12/137:00 am -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 10/27$512
Mon 11/98:55 am -
1 stop20h 54m
Mon 12/146:00 am -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 10/26$513
Mon 11/96:00 pm -
1 stop30h 15m
Thu 11/125:10 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 10/26$514
Wed 11/118:55 am -
1 stop18h 02m
Mon 12/146:00 am -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 10/28$514
Wed 11/251:00 pm -
1 stop16h 39m
Mon 11/3012:30 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 10/27$517
Wed 11/119:10 pm -
1 stop27h 05m
Sat 11/145:10 pm -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 10/27$518
Tue 11/106:00 am -
1 stop17h 15m
Sat 11/145:10 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 10/26$518
Sat 11/72:50 pm -
1 stop14h 30m
Thu 11/125:10 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 10/28$519
Mon 11/91:40 pm -
1 stop33h 35m
Tue 11/245:10 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 10/26$520
Mon 11/91:40 pm -
1 stop33h 35m
Sat 11/145:10 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 10/29$521
Sun 12/612:05 pm -
1 stop18h 19m
Sun 12/136:35 am -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 10/28$522
Wed 11/41:40 pm -
1 stop33h 35m
Tue 11/175:10 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 10/26$522

Find flight deals from Europe to California

Round-trip from

$512

One-way from

$481
(JetBlue)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$832

Good round-trip deal

$420 or less

Good one-way deal

$355 or less
From Europe to California
One-way flight from Europe to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Europe to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Europe to California.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ParisSan Francisco

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - SFO San Francisco

CDGSFO

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 3/5

11:20 am-7:32 pm

1 stop17h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$481

ParisSan Francisco

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - SFO San Francisco

CDGSFO

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 2/1

6:50 am-12:33 am

2 stops26h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$482

ParisSan Francisco

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - SFO San Francisco

CDGSFO

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 2/6

4:30 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop35h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$486

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Tue 1/26

3:20 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$500

ParisLos Angeles

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - LAX Los Angeles

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 4/14

7:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$518

BarcelonaLos Angeles

BCN Barcelona-El Prat - LAX Los Angeles

BCNLAX

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 11/14

9:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops31h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$519

ParisSan Francisco

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - SFO San Francisco

CDGSFO

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 4/12

7:00 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops34h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$523

ParisSan Francisco

CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle - SFO San Francisco

CDGSFO

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 4/17

7:10 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop30h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$525

LondonLos Angeles

LHR London Heathrow - LAX Los Angeles

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sat 1/30

1:30 pm-12:21 am

2 stops18h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$527

MadridLos Angeles

MAD Madrid Barajas - LAX Los Angeles

MADLAX

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/21

1:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$529

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Europe with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to California (average of $710). Flying from Europe to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $936). 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 EU to CA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Europe to California in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Europe to California?

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Europe to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Europe to California have to say. 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Europe to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Europe to California?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and British Airways can get you from Europe to California in just under 14h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 24m. There are 6246 mi between Europe and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hahn Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $94. Condor flights start at $106 while deals on Air France start at $108 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to California (average of $710). Flying from Europe to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $936). 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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Alternative routes for Europe to California

Top 10 airlines flying from Europe to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$367Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$408Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$411Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air FranceCheapest$417Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$418Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$454Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$475Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$487Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$487Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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