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$281+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CPH
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Wed 3/18
Wed 3/25
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 February 16, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:10 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/116:30 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/12$489
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 4/147:10 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/2812:50 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop37h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/13$490
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:45 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop31h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 3/57:40 am
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/12$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 11/35:15 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop14h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 11/197:40 am
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/14$492
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/174:45 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop21h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 2/2710:20 am
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop37h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/12$493
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 2/174:45 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop18h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 3/57:40 am
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/12$494
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:10 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/276:30 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/16$495
This LEVEL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 LEVEL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:55 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop16h 35m
LEVEL
Tue 4/216:00 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop33h 10m
LEVEL
Deal found 2/16$496
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:55 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop14h 40m
British Airways
Fri 4/241:00 pm
MAD
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 2/15$497
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1811:55 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop25h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/22:35 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 42m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/13$498
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 4/157:10 pm
LAX
-
MAD
1 stop31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/46:30 pm
MAD
-
LAX
1 stop31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/12$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/76:50 pm
LAX
-
FCO
1 stop27h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 3/1812:15 pm
FCO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$513

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 February 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$490
(oojo)

One-way from

$281
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$740

Good round-trip deal

$517 or less

Good one-way deal

$274 or less
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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 February 16, 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

Sat 4/18

8:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop27h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 4/26

7:05 am-6:10 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$497

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

8:30 am-6:50 am

1 stop13h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/22

12:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops45h 20m

$504

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

8:30 am-6:50 am

1 stop13h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 5/1

12:45 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops35h 18m

$504

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

12:15 pm-6:50 am

1 stop33h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 4/24

12:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$504

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

11:14 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 3/17

10:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$514

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

11:55 am-3:15 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 3/5

6:10 am-4:35 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$514

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

1:40 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 3/17

10:05 am-10:05 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$514

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

11:14 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 3/18

10:05 am-10:05 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$514

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

7:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/22

12:45 pm-11:39 am

1 stop31h 54m

$515

Los AngelesMadrid

LAX - MAD

LAXMAD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops17h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/29

12:45 pm-11:39 am

1 stop31h 54m

$515

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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 February 16, 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 February 7, 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. Sunday 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 February 16, 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, 87 users have taken a look at flights from California to Europe.

  • How long is the flight from California to Europe?

    Airlines like LEVEL, United Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Europe in about 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 10m. 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $58. Users have also found prices from $139 and $139 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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
WestJetCheapest$222Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
SWISSCheapest$240Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
French BeeCheapest$242Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$287Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$339Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$362Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LEVELCheapest$368Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$379Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FinnairCheapest$412Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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