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$307+ Cheap flights from California to Europe

LAX — MAD
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from California to Europe

Thu 11/125:10 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Tue 11/247:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 11/9$592
Tue 12/19:20 am -
1 stop23h 45m
Thu 12/173:15 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 11/5$593
Thu 11/265:10 pm -
1 stop31h 20m
Thu 12/107:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 11/5$594
Tue 12/19:20 am -
2 stops25h 35m
Thu 12/106:45 am -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 11/6$595
Tue 11/109:20 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Mon 11/231:00 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 11/7$603
Fri 11/139:20 am -
1 stop23h 45m
Sat 11/211:00 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 11/8$607
Fri 11/139:20 am -
1 stop23h 45m
Thu 11/191:00 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 11/8$608
Tue 11/105:10 pm -
1 stop31h 20m
Thu 12/107:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 11/5$610
Tue 11/109:20 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Sat 12/121:00 pm -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 11/9$611
Fri 11/139:20 am -
1 stop23h 45m
Mon 12/147:05 pm -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 11/8$612
Tue 12/15:10 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Wed 12/96:00 pm -
1 stop30h 15m
Deal found 11/5$615
Tue 12/15:10 pm -
1 stop16h 35m
Fri 12/114:40 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 11/5$679

Find flight deals from California to Europe

Round-trip from

$593
(Kissandfly.com)

One-way from

$307
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$949

Good round-trip deal

$621 or less

Good one-way deal

$287 or less
From California to Europe
One-way flight from California to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Europe.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Europe.

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Los AngelesRome

LAX Los Angeles - FCO Rome Fiumicino

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Sun 4/25

10:35 pm-7:55 am

2 stops24h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$351

Los AngelesRome

LAX Los Angeles - FCO Rome Fiumicino

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/1

9:30 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$351

Los AngelesRome

LAX Los Angeles - FCO Rome Fiumicino

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Sun 3/14

12:25 am-8:30 am

2 stops24h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$351

San FranciscoParis

SFO San Francisco - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

SFOCDG

San Francisco

Wed 2/24

10:35 am-11:35 am

1 stop16h 00m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$352

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Sun 1/17

6:15 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Sun 1/17

12:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops34h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$357

San FranciscoParis

SFO San Francisco - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

SFOCDG

San Francisco

Fri 2/26

8:40 pm-11:30 am

2 stops29h 50m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$357

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/3

11:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$358

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX Los Angeles - MAD Madrid Barajas

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Wed 1/6

11:32 am-3:20 pm

2 stops18h 48m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$364

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

3:45 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$376

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Europe (average of $672). Flying from California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,216). 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?

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 morning could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Europe?

The best time to book flights from California to Europe is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this California to Europe flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Europe?

    Airlines like Royal Air Maroc, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from California to Europe in about 23h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 35m. 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 Brussels Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $32. Users have also found prices from $33 and $95 on Austrian Airlines and Air France, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Europe (average of $672). Flying from California to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,216). 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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Alternative routes for California to Europe

Top 10 airlines flying from California to Europe

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$229Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$291Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
A.P.G.Cheapest$292Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$297Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air CanadaCheapest$328Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$356Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FinnairCheapest$369Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CaraïbesCheapest$450Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time56%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$484Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
French BeeCheapest$487Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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