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$228+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAD
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
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 December 5, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:20 amLAX - FCO
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:05 pmFCO - LAX
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:15 amLAX - FCO
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:20 pmFCO - LAX
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/78:20 amLAX - FCO
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/179:45 amFCO - LAX
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$505
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Wed 12/109:25 amLAX - FCO
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1711:00 amFCO - LAX
1 stop19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$506
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Wed 12/315:45 amLAX - FCO
1 stop17h 10mDelta
Tue 1/136:10 amFCO - LAX
2 stops22h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/5$507
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Tue 12/307:00 pmLAX - FCO
2 stops31h 00mLufthansa
Tue 1/1312:20 pmFCO - LAX
2 stops21h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 12/4$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:20 amLAX - FCO
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1811:00 amFCO - LAX
2 stops21h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$509
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:30 pmLAX - FCO
1 stop34h 00mLufthansa
Wed 12/177:00 amFCO - LAX
2 stops26h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/611:35 pmLAX - FCO
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1811:00 amFCO - LAX
2 stops21h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$511
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/75:13 pmLAX - FCO
2 stops29h 32mLufthansa
Tue 12/169:45 amFCO - LAX
2 stops23h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$512
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/2911:23 pmLAX - FCO
1 stop24h 37mBritish Airways
Tue 1/135:50 pmFCO - LAX
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4$513
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:20 amLAX - FCO
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:05 amFCO - LAX
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$514

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 December 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$503
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$228
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,212

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$256 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 December 5, 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

Wed 4/15

9:45 am-9:10 am

1 stop14h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 4/22

10:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$505

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

12:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 5/21

10:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$505

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

5:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/2

7:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$506

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

7:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 5/8

12:15 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$514

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

7:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 4/21

7:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$519

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Sun 3/29

11:40 pm-9:05 am

1 stop24h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 4/6

12:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$528

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

7:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 5/8

11:55 am-8:24 pm

2 stops41h 29m

$549

Los AngelesParis

LAX - ORY

LAXORY

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

4:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Paris Orly

Thu 2/5

6:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$555

Los AngelesParis

LAX - CDG

LAXCDG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

6:20 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 1/20

10:20 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$557

San FranciscoParis

SFO - CDG

SFOCDG

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

3:40 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 55m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 2/2

10:35 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$557

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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 December 5, 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, 28 users have taken a look at flights from California to Europe.

  • How long is the flight from California to Europe?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL fly from California to Europe in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 20m. 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 Vueling. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $8. Users have also found prices from $139 and $142 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 $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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SWISSCheapest$300Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LEVELCheapest$323Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$337Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
WestJetCheapest$352Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$362Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$365Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
French BeeCheapest$408Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$412Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$463Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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