Southeast Europe

$204+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ATH
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$470
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$707
From California to Southeast Europe
One-way flight from California to Southeast Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find 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 September 16, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:05 amLAX - ATH
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/222:00 pmATH - LAX
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$484
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:15 amLAX - ATH
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Thu 10/96:00 amATH - LAX
1 stop19h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$485
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:50 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/214:35 pmATH - LAX
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$486
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/810:55 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops26h 40mAir Canada
Sat 11/221:10 pmATH - LAX
2 stops34h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$488
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/284:20 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/117:05 amATH - LAX
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/247:20 amLAX - ATH
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/226:55 amATH - LAX
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$491
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/128:45 amLAX - ATH
1 stop16h 50mAir Canada
Fri 11/217:05 amATH - LAX
2 stops23h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$492
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amLAX - ATH
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/204:35 pmATH - LAX
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/612:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop37h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1312:25 pmATH - LAX
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/2412:05 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/96:00 amATH - LAX
2 stops25h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$495
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/165:00 amLAX - ATH
2 stops20h 35mAir Canada
Wed 11/267:05 amATH - LAX
2 stops23h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$496
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/249:36 amLAX - ATH
1 stop15h 34mBritish Airways
Mon 10/67:30 pmATH - LAX
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$497

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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 September 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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Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

12:20 am-12:40 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/27

7:05 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 25m

$485

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

1:38 pm-1:40 am

2 stops26h 02m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/25

12:50 pm-12:32 am

2 stops21h 42m

$485

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

8:05 am-10:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/22

6:55 am-12:32 am

2 stops27h 37m

$492

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

5:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/23

11:45 am-12:45 am

1 stop23h 00m

$497

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

9:45 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/1

8:20 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$511

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

9:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops52h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/25

2:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$511

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

7:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/1

7:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$512

OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Thu 10/30

10:57 am-6:50 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/6

7:30 am-9:11 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$530

Santa AnaAthens

SNA - ATH

SNAATH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/14

9:05 pm-11:35 am

2 stops52h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/27

6:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 00m

$549

San FranciscoSplit

SFO - SPU

SFOSPU

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

3:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Split

Mon 11/3

2:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$550

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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 $1,282). 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 September 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.

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

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

    Departing from California to Southeast Europe will take you 22h 53m. The distance from California to Southeast Europe is about 6879 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 Scandinavian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $279. British Airways flights start at $379 while deals on Air Canada start at $385 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, 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 $1,282). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$404Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$427Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$441Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$442Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$450Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$479Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$500Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LOTCheapest$507Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$516Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$527Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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