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$358+ Cheap flights from Southeast Europe to California

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — LAX
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Southeast Europe to California

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Round-trip from

$648
(oojo)

One-way from

$358
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Europe to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Europe to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:30 pmATH - SFO
1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 12/54:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$649
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:10 pmATH - SFO
1 stop34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/234:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$689
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:25 amATH - SFO
2 stops37h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/194:40 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops55h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$704
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/162:30 pmOTP - LAX
3 stops43h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/304:45 pmLAX - OTP
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$729
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:10 pmATH - SFO
1 stop34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/244:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop34h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$730
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1411:25 amATH - SFO
2 stops37h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/244:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop34h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$737
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1411:25 amATH - SFO
2 stops37h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/194:40 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops55h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$744
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/137:30 pmATH - SFO
2 stops38h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/244:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop34h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$753
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:25 pmOTP - LAX
1 stop35h 55mLOT
Tue 12/94:15 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop21h 00mLOT
Deal found 11/1$763
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:25 pmOTP - LAX
1 stop29h 55mLOT
Wed 12/1010:20 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop29h 30mLOT
Deal found 11/1$767
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:30 pmATH - LAX
2 stops37h 09mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/108:30 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops29h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$768
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/219:35 amOTP - LAX
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/57:00 amLAX - OTP
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$768

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Southeast Europe to California 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southeast Europe to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Southeast Europe

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-2:35 pm

2 stops37h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

4:40 pm-10:35 am

2 stops31h 55m

$649

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/20

7:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

4:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$650

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/28

7:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

5:40 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$667

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/11

11:25 am-2:35 pm

2 stops37h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

4:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$696

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/11

2:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop34h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

4:40 pm-10:35 am

2 stops55h 55m

$696

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/3

4:05 pm-10:03 pm

3 stops39h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

1:00 pm-1:30 am

3 stops26h 30m

$761

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 3/12

2:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/20

5:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$787

AthensLos Angeles

ATH - LAX

ATHLAX

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 11/22

1:10 pm-11:10 am

1 stop32h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

1:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$795

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 11/21

5:55 am-10:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/5

8:20 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$814

AthensLos Angeles

ATH - LAX

ATHLAX

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/1

3:45 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

6:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$815

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Europe to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Southeast Europe with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Southeast Europe to California

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to California (average of $296). Flying from Southeast Europe to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $712). 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 YMH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast Europe to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Southeast Europe to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Southeast Europe to California. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Southeast 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,040 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,545 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,494 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Southeast Europe to California flight route?

    This flight path from Southeast Europe to California was viewed by 1 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 Southeast Europe to California?

    A quick flight from Southeast Europe to California can take about 32h. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $795. Airlines will cover 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 Southeast Europe to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is LEVEL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $469. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Southeast Europe to California for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to California (average of $296). Flying from Southeast Europe to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $712). 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 Southeast Europe to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Europe to California. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$398Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$399Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$493Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$527Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$545Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$603Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$620Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$660Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$709Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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