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$242+ Cheap flights from California to Europe

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPH
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Europe

Cheapest flights from California to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 4/197:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 45m
Iberia
Sun 4/262:05 pm
BCN
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 3/10$482
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/54:45 pm
LAX
-
BCN
1 stop20h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 5/118:20 pm
BCN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/10$486
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:00 pm
LAX
-
BCN
1 stop22h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 5/126:00 am
BCN
-
LAX
1 stop16h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/10$490
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:20 pm
SFO
-
BCN
2 stops21h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/2510:40 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/10$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 9/74:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/157:00 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$500
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:30 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop17h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 8/266:00 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/15$503
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/144:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/237:00 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$506
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/124:35 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop15h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 8/276:00 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/15$508
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 11/114:35 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop36h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/276:45 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/12$510
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/104:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/1712:25 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop35h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/13$511
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:10 pm
LAX
-
BCN
1 stop29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/1410:35 am
BCN
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$511
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 9/224:45 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop15h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 12/99:10 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop27h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/12$512

Find flight deals from California to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated March 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$486
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$242
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806

Good round-trip deal

$501 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Europe 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

7:40 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 4/30

2:05 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop12h 50m

$588

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

1:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 4/21

12:15 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops40h 22m

$609

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

5:50 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$614

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

6:00 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/15

6:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$615

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$636

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:35 pm-9:45 am

1 stop33h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 4/28

9:15 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops51h 20m

$642

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

12:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 5/1

6:50 am-8:08 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$656

San FranciscoParis

SFO - CDG

SFOCDG

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:45 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 5/8

8:30 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$657

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 5/27

6:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$677

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

5:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops18h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 4/19

12:15 pm-7:16 am

2 stops28h 01m

$683

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Best time to book a flight from California to Europe

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Europe (average of $101). Flying from California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 EU?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 15, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Europe is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Europe. Price data was last updated on March 12, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Europe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Europe flight route?

    Within the past month, 87 users have taken a look at flights from California to Europe.

  • How long is the flight from California to Europe?

    Airlines like LEVEL, United Airlines, and Finnair fly from California to Europe in about 11h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 40m. The distance between California and Europe is about 5828 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $137. Users have also found prices from $139 and $139 on Norse Atlantic UK and Norse Atlantic Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Europe (average of $101). Flying from California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 California to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Europe. 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
WestJetCheapest$222Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
SWISSCheapest$240Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
French BeeCheapest$242Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$287Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LEVELCheapest$369Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$374Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$393Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$457Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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