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$185+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPH
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 16, 2025.

This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:00 amLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2212:20 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$441
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:25 amLAX - MAD
1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 11/251:20 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/14$442
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:45 amLAX - MAD
2 stops18h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/710:00 amMAD - LAX
1 stop23h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/14$443
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:19 amLAX - MAD
1 stop22h 36mBritish Airways
Tue 12/28:50 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/14$444
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1912:59 amLAX - MAD
1 stop23h 36mBritish Airways
Thu 11/61:15 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop17h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/16$446
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/27:55 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop14h 30mIberia
Wed 11/1211:35 amMAD - LAX
1 stop20h 49mIberia
Deal found 10/16$448
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Mon 11/175:30 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/16:35 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop29h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/14$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:30 amLAX - MAD
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:35 pmMAD - LAX
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$450
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:30 amLAX - MAD
1 stop14h 30mAir Canada
Tue 11/257:25 amMAD - LAX
2 stops37h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 10/15$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:15 amLAX - MAD
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Tue 11/116:00 amMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/14$452
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:30 pmLAX - MAD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:25 amMAD - LAX
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$453
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:30 amLAX - MAD
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amMAD - LAX
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$454

Cheap flight deals from California to Europe

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$441
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$615

Good round-trip deal

$435 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Europe that are best for you.

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Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

3:25 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/18

10:00 am-10:19 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$447

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

1:10 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/17

11:15 am-9:49 pm

1 stop19h 34m

$457

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

9:55 am-11:30 am

2 stops17h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/14

10:00 am-12:45 am

1 stop23h 45m

$457

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

8:50 am-11:30 am

2 stops18h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/6

11:15 am-11:31 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$457

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

9:30 am-8:00 am

1 stop13h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$462

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

7:45 am-8:00 am

1 stop15h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-3:23 pm

2 stops18h 23m

$463

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

1:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/9

10:00 am-9:41 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$465

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

3:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/25

8:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$475

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

12:25 am-8:00 am

2 stops22h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$477

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

9:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 2/27

12:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$485

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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 $582). 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 October 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Europe is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 12% 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 December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Europe

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Europe. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to EU0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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, 86 users have taken a look at flights from California to Europe.

  • How long is the flight from California to Europe?

    Airlines like Delta, Air France, and United Airlines fly from California to Europe in about 16h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 45m. The distance between California and Europe is about 6336 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $185. Users have also found prices from $228 and $245 on Norse Atlantic Airways and WestJet, 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 $582). 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
WestJetCheapest$272Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
SWISSCheapest$314Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LEVELCheapest$323Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$337Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$367Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
French BeeCheapest$409Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$412Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$434Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$463Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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