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$261+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPH
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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 January 21, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/137:35 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop28h 45m
SWISS
Mon 4/2012:50 pm
MAD
-
LAX
2 stops40h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 1/18$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/158:25 am
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2012:45 pm
MAD
-
LAX
2 stops41h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$469
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/305:30 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop16h 40m
British Airways
Fri 2/1312:50 pm
MAD
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/19$470
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:20 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop16h 30m
British Airways
Fri 3/612:50 pm
MAD
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/21$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 4/125:00 am
LAX
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2012:45 pm
MAD
-
LAX
2 stops38h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 3/56:55 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop19h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 3/139:10 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop26h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/19$473
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/206:30 am
LAX
-
MAD
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/274:55 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$474
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/195:50 pm
LAX
-
MAD
Nonstop11h 00m
British Airways
Sun 5/31:00 pm
MAD
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 1/19$475
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3010:40 am
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1312:50 pm
MAD
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$476
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:55 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop14h 40m
British Airways
Sat 5/211:35 am
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 1/21$477
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/306:10 pm
LAX
-
MAD
Nonstop11h 10m
Finnair
Fri 2/1312:50 pm
MAD
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 45m
Finnair
Deal found 1/21$478
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/148:00 am
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop14h 55m
Iberia
Sun 4/191:00 pm
MAD
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 05m
Iberia
Deal found 1/18$479

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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$468
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$261
(eDestinos)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$750

Good round-trip deal

$531 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 2026.
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

Fri 2/20

5:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/6

12:50 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

$471

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

10:33 am-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 12m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/21

10:50 am-6:41 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$472

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

5:50 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/4

1:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$475

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

5:50 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 5/3

1:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$475

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

8:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/16

10:50 am-11:44 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$477

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

8:55 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/2

11:35 am-7:02 pm

1 stop16h 27m

$477

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

10:40 am-8:50 am

1 stop13h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/13

12:50 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

$478

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/4

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$480

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

8:30 am-6:50 am

1 stop13h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/4

12:45 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$481

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

8:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop16h 39m

$481

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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 January 21, 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 January 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Europe flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 January 21, 2026.

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

  • How long is the flight from California to Europe?

    Airlines like British Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Europe in about 16h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 42m. 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 Norse Atlantic UK. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $141 and $142 on Norse Atlantic Airways and French Bee, 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
WestJetCheapest$222Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
SWISSCheapest$262Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$287Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LEVELCheapest$323Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$341Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$362Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
French BeeCheapest$365Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$412Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
VuelingCheapest$416Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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