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$251+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ATH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Southeast Europe

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 December 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/319:21 amSFO - ATH
2 stops41h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/222:10 pmATH - SFO
1 stop34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$628
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/287:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop31h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/192:10 pmATH - LAX
1 stop36h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$637
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop18h 00mLufthansa
Thu 1/226:25 amATH - SFO
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$646
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/282:54 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops36h 26mBritish Airways
Mon 1/194:55 pmATH - LAX
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$689
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:56 pmSJC - ATH
2 stops26h 09mBritish Airways
Thu 1/222:25 pmATH - SJC
2 stops42h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$689
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop31h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/47:30 pmATH - LAX
1 stop31h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$701
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/247:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop31h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/102:10 pmATH - LAX
1 stop36h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$706
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:05 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/301:10 pmATH - LAX
1 stop37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$720
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/282:54 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops36h 26mBritish Airways
Thu 1/82:25 pmATH - LAX
2 stops32h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$734
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/282:54 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops36h 26mBritish Airways
Mon 1/128:10 pmATH - LAX
2 stops35h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$736
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:15 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 12/237:55 pmATH - LAX
1 stop29h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$762
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:10 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop19h 25mSWISS
Wed 3/47:05 amATH - LAX
2 stops21h 40mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$779

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$433
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$251
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,097
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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 December 18, 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 FranciscoSplit

SFO - SPU

SFOSPU

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

4:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Split

Mon 5/11

12:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$475

Los AngelesTirana

LAX - TIA

LAXTIA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

3:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 4/15

8:35 am-6:25 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$478

Los AngelesTirana

LAX - TIA

LAXTIA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

6:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Tirana Rinas

Mon 2/16

1:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$478

Los AngelesTirana

LAX - TIA

LAXTIA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

2:06 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 19m

Tirana Rinas

Sat 3/14

12:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$479

Los AngelesTirana

LAX - TIA

LAXTIA

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

8:50 am-12:25 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Tirana Rinas

Thu 2/5

1:15 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops41h 03m

$479

Los AngelesTirana

LAX - TIA

LAXTIA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

8:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 4/29

1:35 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$482

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 3/11

6:15 am-1:35 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 3/21

6:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$490

OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Sun 2/22

2:44 pm-1:20 am

2 stops24h 36m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/5

7:50 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops36h 14m

$490

Las VegasAthens

LAS - ATH

LASATH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/5

4:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/9

5:25 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$492

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Fri 1/16

5:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 1/30

6:05 am-10:04 am

2 stops37h 59m

$493

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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 $586). 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 December 18, 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 Monday at noon 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.

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 18h 30m. The distance from California to Southeast Europe is about 6256 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 Norse Atlantic Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $177. American Airlines flights start at $258 while deals on Virgin Atlantic start at $266 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 $586). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$427Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$441Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$443Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$446Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$467Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$489Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$494Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$497Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$500Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$504Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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