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$336+ Cheap flights from California to Athens (ATH)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ATH
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from California to Athens

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Athens flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$603
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$336
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$675

Good round-trip deal

$702 or less

Good one-way deal

$296 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.
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From California to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from California to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($287 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Athens Eleftherios V..
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Cheapest flights from California to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop31h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/267:40 pmATH - LAX
1 stop30h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$604
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/287:45 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/157:55 amATH - LAX
1 stop40h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$609
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1312:30 pmSMF - ATH
2 stops38h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/207:40 pmATH - SMF
2 stops35h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$612
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/297:55 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/63:40 pmATH - LAX
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$623
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:20 pmSJC - ATH
2 stops36h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/207:40 pmATH - SJC
2 stops36h 32mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 11/198:30 amLAX - ATH
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/277:05 amATH - LAX
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$627
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 10/2310:05 amLAX - ATH
1 stop17h 15mAir France
Sat 11/83:35 amATH - LAX
1 stop22h 35mAir France
Deal found 3/27$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:55 amLAX - ATH
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/127:45 amATH - LAX
2 stops22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$629
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 8/2010:20 pmLAX - ATH
Nonstop12h 40mNorse Atlantic Airways
Fri 9/129:45 amATH - LAX
Nonstop13h 30mNorse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 3/27$645
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop31h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/1911:40 amATH - SFO
2 stops38h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$655
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 10/226:16 amSFO - ATH
1 stop18h 54mBritish Airways
Wed 11/57:45 amATH - SFO
2 stops22h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$658
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/16:35 amSJC - ATH
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/81:10 pmATH - SJC
2 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$659

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Athens 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Athens that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

7:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/26

7:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$604

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

7:45 pm-2:55 am

2 stops21h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/15

7:55 am-2:41 pm

1 stop40h 46m

$609

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

12:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/20

7:40 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$612

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

7:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/6

3:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$623

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

10:20 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/12

9:45 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop13h 30m

$643

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

7:40 pm-10:50 am

2 stops29h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 4/30

7:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$659

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

11:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/10

8:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$681

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

5:03 pm-9:55 am

1 stop30h 52m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/9

12:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 55m

$684

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

8:05 am-10:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/9

12:05 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops42h 48m

$696

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

6:45 pm-3:05 am

1 stop22h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/1

10:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$700

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Best time to book a flight from California to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Athens

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Athens (average of $679). Flying from California to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from California to Athens, 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 Athens by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens 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 Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Athens by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, 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 Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Emirates and KLM from California to Athens by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from California?

    Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from California. Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Athens flight route?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for SAUDIA. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $392. Users have also found prices from $423 and $447 on Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Athens?

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Athens?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Athens is $271. On average you can expect to pay $850. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for $513.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Athens 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 Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Athens (average of $679). Flying from California to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 Athens

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$458Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$467Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$478Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$500Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$505Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$516Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$529Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$544Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$556Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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