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$257+ 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — LAX
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$632
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$257
(Kiwi.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 March 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/177:55 amATH - SFO
2 stops46h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/311:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$632
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 8/155:15 pmBEG - LAX
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:30 pmLAX - BEG
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$684
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:40 pmATH - LAX
1 stop30h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/177:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop37h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$730
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Wed 6/44:00 pmATH - LAX
Nonstop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/114:30 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$732
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:35 pmBEG - LAX
1 stop35h 15mKLM
Sun 5/251:50 pmLAX - BEG
1 stop24h 05mKLM
Deal found 3/31$743
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 5/411:05 amOTP - SFO
1 stop15h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/177:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop14h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$745
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:55 amATH - LAX
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/117:55 pmLAX - ATH
1 stop38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$748
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 8/308:30 pmATH - SFO
2 stops30h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/147:40 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops30h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$748
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/171:00 pmATH - SFO
1 stop19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/34:20 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$749
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:00 amATH - SFO
1 stop15h 45mKLM
Tue 6/31:45 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop25h 35mKLM
Deal found 3/30$751
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Mon 9/16:30 pmOTP - LAX
1 stop35h 35mLOT
Mon 9/154:35 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop23h 15mLOT
Deal found 3/31$751
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 8/216:00 amBEG - LAX
2 stops20h 22mDelta
Thu 8/281:50 pmLAX - BEG
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/31$752

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southeast Europe to California that are best for you.

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Southeast Europe

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/17

7:55 am-8:47 pm

2 stops46h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

11:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$632

BelgradeLos Angeles

BEG - LAX

BEGLAX

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Fri 8/15

5:15 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

7:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop31h 15m

$684

AthensLos Angeles

ATH - LAX

ATHLAX

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/2

7:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

7:30 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$730

BelgradeLos Angeles

BEG - LAX

BEGLAX

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Wed 5/7

12:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

1:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$743

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 5/4

11:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

7:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$745

BelgradeLos Angeles

BEG - LAX

BEGLAX

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

9:35 am-11:55 am

2 stops17h 20m

$747

AthensLos Angeles

ATH - LAX

ATHLAX

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/6

3:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

7:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$748

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/17

1:00 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop19h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

4:20 pm-2:10 am

1 stop23h 50m

$749

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/1

6:30 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop35h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

4:35 pm-1:50 am

1 stop23h 15m

$751

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

1:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

$751

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Europe to California

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

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Southeast Europe to California, such as Delta, Emirates and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 $410. However, be on the lookout for offers from ITA Airways and LOT, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$442Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$456Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$527Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$534Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$539Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$567Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$620Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$672Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$685Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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