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$252+ Cheap flights from Europe to California

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Cheap flight deals from Europe to California

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

Round-trip from

$462
(Norse Atlantic Airways)

One-way from

$252
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$624

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
From Europe to California
One-way flight from Europe to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($165 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Europe to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Europe to California.

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Cheapest flights from Europe to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Europe to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Norse Atlantic 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 Norse Atlantic Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:40 pmCDG - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mNorse Atlantic Airways
Sun 5/119:25 pmLAX - CDG
Nonstop10h 35mNorse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 3/27$462
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/52:50 pmORY - LAX
Nonstop11h 40mFrench Bee
Mon 5/197:45 pmLAX - ORY
Nonstop10h 50mFrench Bee
Deal found 3/27$480
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/259:55 amLHR - LAX
Nonstop11h 20mKLM
Sun 5/48:05 pmLAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/26$501
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:25 amLHR - LAX
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Thu 5/84:35 pmLAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$502
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:00 amLHR - LAX
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/164:35 pmLAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$503
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 4/258:40 amLHR - LAX
2 stops19h 42mAir Canada
Fri 5/28:05 amLAX - LHR
1 stop14h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$505
This Austrian 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:30 pmLHR - LAX
1 stop25h 35mAustrian Airlines
Fri 5/97:00 amLAX - LHR
1 stop16h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/26:30 amLHR - LAX
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/161:25 pmLAX - LHR
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$511
This TravelUp 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/276:15 amLHR - LAX
1 stop20h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 5/98:05 pmLAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/27$513
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:20 pmFRA - SFO
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Wed 4/169:05 pmSFO - FRA
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/46:30 amLHR - LAX
1 stop16h 20mDelta
Mon 5/1910:50 pmLAX - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/26$515
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:00 amFRA - SFO
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Thu 5/227:10 amSFO - FRA
1 stop16h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/27$516

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Europe to California 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 Europe to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Europe

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ParisLos Angeles

CDG - LAX

CDGLAX

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 4/28

4:40 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

9:25 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$462

ParisLos Angeles

ORY - LAX

ORYLAX

Paris Orly

Mon 5/5

2:50 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

7:45 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$480

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 4/25

9:55 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

8:05 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop10h 30m

$501

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 5/1

6:55 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

2:14 pm-11:45 am

1 stop13h 31m

$502

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$503

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 4/25

8:40 am-8:22 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

8:05 am-6:30 am

1 stop14h 25m

$505

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Thu 5/1

7:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

7:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

$508

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Fri 5/2

6:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

1:25 pm-10:25 am

1 stop13h 00m

$511

LondonLos Angeles

LHR - LAX

LHRLAX

London Heathrow

Sun 4/27

6:15 am-6:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

8:05 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop10h 30m

$513

Frankfurt am MainSan Francisco

FRA - SFO

FRASFO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/9

5:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

9:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$514

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to California (average of $246). Flying from Europe to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 EU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Europe to California. 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 Europe to California, 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 California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Europe to California flight route?

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $252. Norse Atlantic Airways flights start at $255 while deals on French Bee start at $271 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to California (average of $246). Flying from Europe to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$299Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$360Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$361Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FinnairCheapest$382Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$402Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$402Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air FranceCheapest$411Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$413Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
French BeeCheapest$421Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$443Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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