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$239+ Cheap flights from California to Southeast Europe

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LAX — ATH
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$504
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$239
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,067
From California to Southeast Europe
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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 June 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:40 amONT - ATH
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/36:15 amATH - ONT
2 stops21h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$504
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/35:05 amONT - ATH
2 stops19h 00mAir Canada
Tue 11/181:15 pmATH - ONT
2 stops33h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 6/14$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:50 amSNA - ATH
2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/56:15 amATH - SNA
2 stops40h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$509
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:20 pmSNA - ATH
2 stops34h 45mAir Canada
Fri 11/71:15 pmATH - SNA
2 stops56h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 6/13$520
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2210:19 amSNA - ATH
1 stop14h 51mBritish Airways
Wed 11/57:55 pmATH - SNA
2 stops32h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/15$524
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:25 pmSNA - ATH
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/166:25 amATH - SNA
2 stops24h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 6/16$526
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:59 pmONT - ATH
2 stops49h 36mDelta
Mon 12/153:35 amATH - ONT
2 stops29h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/16$537
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:59 pmONT - ATH
2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:00 pmATH - ONT
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:20 pmSNA - ATH
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Mon 12/1512:50 pmATH - SNA
2 stops32h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/15$580
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/279:10 amSNA - ATH
2 stops20h 00mIberia
Wed 9/310:35 pmATH - SNA
2 stops31h 30mIberia
Deal found 6/14$583
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:50 pmLAX - DBV
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/259:50 pmDBV - LAX
3 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$589
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/107:00 amSFO - DBV
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/2611:00 amDBV - SFO
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$591

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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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

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OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Wed 11/19

5:40 am-11:30 am

2 stops19h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/3

6:15 am-5:46 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$504

OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Sun 8/3

5:05 am-10:05 am

2 stops19h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/18

1:15 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops33h 18m

$509

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

6:50 am-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/5

6:15 am-12:19 pm

2 stops40h 04m

$509

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/23

1:20 pm-10:05 am

2 stops34h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/7

1:15 pm-11:31 am

2 stops56h 16m

$520

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

10:19 am-11:10 am

1 stop14h 51m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/5

7:55 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$524

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/3

6:25 pm-1:25 am

2 stops21h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 12/16

6:25 am-8:32 pm

2 stops24h 07m

$526

OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Fri 12/5

10:59 pm-10:35 am

2 stops49h 36m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

3:35 am-10:41 pm

2 stops29h 06m

$537

OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Sat 11/1

11:59 pm-10:50 am

2 stops25h 51m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 11/15

1:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$540

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/4

9:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops27h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

12:50 pm-11:24 am

2 stops32h 34m

$580

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/27

9:10 am-3:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/3

10:35 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$583

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Best time to book a flight from California to Southeast Europe

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from California to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). 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 June 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Southeast Europe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

Plan your trip to Southeast Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Europe ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Southeast Europe when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

Plan your trip to Southeast Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated June 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Southeast Europe, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
398 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,081 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • How popular is this California to Southeast Europe flight route?

    This flight path from California to Southeast Europe was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $239. A.P.G. flights start at $306 while deals on Scandinavian Airlines start at $370 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.

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from California to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$446Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$458Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$471Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$485Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$491Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$516Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$520Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$523Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$552Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$557Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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