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$223+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAD
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
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 November 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/212:25 amLAX - FCO
1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1512:20 pmFCO - LAX
1 stop35h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 11/2511:40 pmLAX - FCO
2 stops31h 45mDelta
Mon 12/812:45 pmFCO - LAX
1 stop32h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/25$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/2910:59 pmLAX - FCO
1 stop23h 56mDelta
Mon 2/912:40 pmFCO - LAX
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/25$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/3011:55 pmLAX - FCO
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/91:30 pmFCO - LAX
2 stops20h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 11/266:00 amLAX - FCO
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/37:00 amFCO - LAX
2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/312:51 pmLAX - FCO
2 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/147:05 amFCO - LAX
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/3012:25 amLAX - FCO
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1112:20 pmFCO - LAX
2 stops21h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$510
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:10 pmLAX - FCO
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Sun 12/79:50 pmFCO - LAX
2 stops51h 45mSWISS
Deal found 11/25$511
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/307:10 pmLAX - FCO
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Sun 1/259:45 pmFCO - LAX
2 stops51h 50mSWISS
Deal found 11/25$512
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 pmLAX - FCO
2 stops28h 45mLufthansa
Thu 2/127:05 amFCO - LAX
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/25$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sat 11/297:00 pmLAX - FCO
1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1512:20 pmFCO - LAX
1 stop35h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$514
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:15 amLAX - FCO
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Mon 12/87:05 pmFCO - LAX
2 stops27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/25$515

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 November 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$504
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$223
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$867

Good round-trip deal

$387 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Europe that are best for you.

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Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

11:55 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 5/5

9:00 am-5:53 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$505

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

3:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 3/12

10:05 am-10:35 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$505

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

12:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop22h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 3/2

12:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$506

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

11:55 pm-8:30 am

2 stops23h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 1/22

7:05 am-7:09 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$507

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

11:55 pm-8:30 am

2 stops23h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 2/10

9:45 am-8:23 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$507

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

8:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 3/17

7:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$511

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/25

8:59 am-11:45 am

2 stops18h 46m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 3/31

12:35 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$526

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

6:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 4/24

6:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$526

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

8:10 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 4/21

6:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$527

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

8:58 am-11:45 am

2 stops17h 47m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 3/6

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 35m

$535

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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 November 26, 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 Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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, 25 users have taken a look at flights from California to Europe.

  • How long is the flight from California to Europe?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from California to Europe in about 18h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 05m. The distance between California and Europe is about 5565 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 Finnair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $247. Users have also found prices from $249 and $295 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Delta, 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SWISSCheapest$300Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LEVELCheapest$323Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$337Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
WestJetCheapest$352Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$362Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$365Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
French BeeCheapest$407Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$412Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$434Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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