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$179+ Cheap flights from Southeast Europe to California

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$561
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$179
(Booking.com)
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Europe to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Europe to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/316:25 pmCLJ - LAX
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/86:50 pmLAX - CLJ
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$561
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/1010:05 pmATH - LAS
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/235:45 pmLAS - ATH
2 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$669
This easyJet worldwide deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 easyJet worldwide is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/109:10 pmSOF - LAS
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/255:45 pmLAS - SOF
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$706
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/278:20 amATH - LAX
2 stops22h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/610:00 amLAX - ATH
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$712
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/228:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop29h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/66:20 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$715
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 5/611:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/147:20 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$716
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/182:00 pmATH - LAX
1 stop35h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/304:20 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$717
This Lucky2Go deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Lucky2Go is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/61:50 pmOTP - LAX
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1910:30 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$720
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/309:30 pmSOF - SFO
1 stop26h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 5/1210:20 pmSFO - SOF
2 stops36h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$722
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/87:25 pmATH - LAX
1 stop27h 55mITA Airways
Wed 3/124:20 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop34h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 2/20$724
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/58:20 amOTP - LAX
1 stop22h 10mLOT
Wed 3/1911:25 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop14h 50mLOT
Deal found 2/20$724
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 2/279:35 pmATH - LAX
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/66:55 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop34h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$725

Find flights from Southeast Europe to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Southeast 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Southeast Europe

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cluj NapocaLos Angeles

CLJ - LAX

CLJLAX

Cluj Napoca

Mon 3/31

6:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

6:50 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$561

AthensLas Vegas

ATH - LAS

ATHLAS

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/10

10:05 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/23

5:45 pm-9:20 am

2 stops54h 35m

$669

SofiaLas Vegas

SOF - LAS

SOFLAS

Sofia

Mon 3/10

9:10 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/25

5:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$706

AthensLos Angeles

ATH - LAX

ATHLAX

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/12

9:50 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop13h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

10:20 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

$712

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 3/22

8:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

6:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$715

AthensLos Angeles

ATH - LAX

ATHLAX

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/18

2:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop35h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/30

4:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$717

SofiaSan Francisco

SOF - SFO

SOFSFO

Sofia

Wed 4/30

9:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

10:20 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$722

AthensLos Angeles

ATH - LAX

ATHLAX

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 3/8

7:25 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

4:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop34h 30m

$724

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 3/5

8:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

11:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$724

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/17

7:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

7:20 pm-2:25 am

1 stop21h 05m

$727

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Europe to California

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Travel insights for flights from Southeast Europe to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Southeast Europe to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to California (average of $246). Flying from Southeast Europe to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 YMH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southeast Europe to California as you normally would.

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Southeast Europe to California, such as 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
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southeast Europe to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Norse Atlantic Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $179. However, be on the lookout for offers from A.P.G. and ITA Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Southeast Europe to California for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Southeast Europe to California?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to California (average of $246). Flying from Southeast Europe to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Southeast Europe to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Europe to California. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$456Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$527Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$534Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$538Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$539Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$559Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$563Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$564Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$688Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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