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$261+ Cheap flights from California to Southeast 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ATH
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:40 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops17h 55mAir Canada
Fri 12/126:35 amATH - SAN
2 stops39h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$462
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:45 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops60h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/256:35 amATH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$465
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:35 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
Tue 12/96:35 amATH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/1$475
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:35 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
Fri 12/126:35 amATH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/2$479
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:15 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:50 pmATH - SAN
1 stop21h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$481
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/95:35 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
Fri 11/216:35 amATH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/1$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/46:15 amSAN - ATH
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/126:35 amATH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/1010:48 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/256:35 amATH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$487
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:12 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop34h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/136:05 amATH - SAN
2 stops21h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$488
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:45 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops60h 50mAir Canada
Tue 11/256:35 amATH - SAN
2 stops39h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 11/1$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/31:05 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/116:25 amATH - SAN
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/26:25 pmSNA - ATH
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/96:25 amATH - SNA
2 stops21h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$498

Cheap flight deals from California to Southeast Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Southeast Europe flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

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3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$462
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$261
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$628
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Southeast 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

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San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 12/2

12:40 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/12

6:35 am-12:03 pm

2 stops39h 28m

$462

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/17

7:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops38h 35m

$479

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 12/2

5:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/12

6:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$479

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 11/11

5:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/21

6:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$484

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Sun 11/9

5:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/21

6:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$484

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 12/1

11:02 am-1:40 am

2 stops28h 38m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/12

6:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$486

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 11/10

10:48 pm-10:05 am

1 stop25h 17m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/25

6:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$487

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 11/10

12:45 pm-11:35 am

2 stops60h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/25

6:35 am-11:53 am

2 stops39h 18m

$489

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 12/3

1:05 pm-1:40 am

2 stops26h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/11

6:25 am-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$490

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Fri 12/5

6:15 am-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 12/9

6:25 am-9:22 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$490

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Best time to book a flight from California to Southeast Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Southeast Europe from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Southeast Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Southeast Europe?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Southeast Europe (average of $382). Flying from California to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 YMH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Southeast 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 3, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from California to Southeast Europe by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Southeast Europe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Southeast Europe flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Southeast 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 Southeast Europe flight route?

    This flight path from California to Southeast Europe was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Southeast Europe?

    Departing from California to Southeast Europe will take you 17h 55m. The distance from California to Southeast Europe is about 6947 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Southeast Europe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $265. British Airways flights start at $266 while deals on Iberia start at $286 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Southeast Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Southeast Europe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Southeast Europe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Southeast Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Southeast Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Southeast 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 Southeast Europe?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Southeast Europe (average of $382). Flying from California to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 Southeast Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Southeast 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$404Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$412Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$427Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$441Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$446Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$474Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$479Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$500Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$507Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$510Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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