$398+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (ATH)

When flying to Athens from Los Angeles, you will be using Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and landing at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), popularly known as Athens Airport. Los Angeles International Airport is a big airport that serves local and international travelers in Los Angeles. With over 700 daily nonstop flights to over 100 domestic cities and over 1300 weekly nonstop flights to 88 cities in over 44 countries, it is safe to say that Los Angeles International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. The airport has nine passenger terminals and an inter-terminal connection. Los Angeles is also served by San Diego International (SAN), Ontario International (ONT), Palm Springs International (PSP), and John Wayne International Airport (SNA). Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is also a busy airport that mainly serves the Greek capital. Athens is also served by Athen Helenikom Airport (HEW) (Currently closed), Milos Island National (MLO), Araxos International Airport (GPA), and Kalamata Airport (KLX).

There are no nonstop flights to Athens from Los Angeles currently. Travelers have to choose between layover options in this route, but most flights have one or two layovers. Some of the airlines for this route include Air Canada, Lufthansa, Multiple Airlines, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Air France, and Swiss airlines. Air Canada, Lufthansa, Multiple Airlines, and Swiss Airlines have cheaper airfares, while British Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines offer flexible cancellations. Most one-stop flights take 17h 15 min on average to get to Athens, while two-stop flights may take longer than 20hrs. Airlines with the fastest options include United Airlines, Air Canada, and American Airlines.

The layover location on your flight depends on the airline you choose and the number of layovers in your route. Flights with one layover generally have a common layover airport, such as Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), and Istanbul Airport (IST). Other layover locations on two-stop flights include Houston George Bush Airport (IAH) and Denver International (DEN). Duration of the layover varies, but ranges between 1h 25min to 13h 50min. Note that two-stop flights are relatively cheaper, and layover duration may vary. In most cases, you might be lucky to find flights with two stops lasting 1hr each. That would mean adding 2 or 3h to your flight duration.

You do not need a visa to enter Greece from Los Angeles, as Greece is in the Schengen Agreement that allows US nationals to visit the country and the areas in the Schengen agreement visa-free. However, you will still need a 3-month valid passport and will be allowed to be in the country for 90 days. You also need to prove that you have sufficient funds for the period you will be in Greece and a return ticket.

Currently priced at $515, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Athens and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from LOT and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $540 and $565, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Athens for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

For one-way options, check prices for ITA Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $398. Users have also found prices from $406 and $429 on Scandinavian Airlines and SWISS, respectively.

Los Angeles to Athens flights have a layover in London most often. Munich sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Athens flights. Istanbul ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Los Angeles to Athens flights.

Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square, by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $40.

The majority of Munich visitors spend their time at Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus. Those on a layover in Munich interested in visiting Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, or Altes Rathaus can do so by traveling 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Those looking to explore during their layover in Munich can rent a car from Munich Franz Josef Strauss for about $43 per day.

Most Istanbul visitors opt to spend their time at Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $28 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Los Angeles to Athens flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Washington, D.C.. Philadelphia sees the next fewest layovers on Los Angeles to Athens flights. Toronto follows Philadelphia in terms of the least frequent layover locations on Los Angeles to Athens flights.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Athens (average of $585). Flying from Los Angeles to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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.