HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Southeast Europe

$269+ Cheap flights from California to Southeast Europe

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ATH
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Southeast Europe with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Southeast Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Southeast Europe flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$543
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$269
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$708
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Athens Eleftherios V. flights.
Search Deals
From California to Southeast Europe
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Southeast Europe
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($287 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from California to Southeast Europe

Cheapest flights from California to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:40 pmSFO - SPU
1 stop28h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/1712:20 pmSPU - SFO
1 stop37h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$514
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/212:30 pmLAX - DBV
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/54:50 pmDBV - LAX
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$543
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/287:00 amONT - ATH
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Tue 5/1312:10 pmATH - ONT
1 stop20h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/1$544
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 5/139:43 amLAX - OTP
2 stops19h 42mBritish Airways
Wed 5/218:25 amOTP - LAX
1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$564
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.
Sat 4/1910:30 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/58:20 pmOTP - LAX
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$570
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 4/135:45 pmLAX - OTP
2 stops21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/298:25 amOTP - LAX
2 stops21h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$571
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:45 pmONT - ATH
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/198:45 pmATH - ONT
2 stops31h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$583
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:45 pmLAX - OTP
2 stops37h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/299:50 pmOTP - LAX
1 stop28h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$589
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.
Sun 10/129:20 pmSNA - ATH
2 stops25h 00mDelta
Wed 10/293:35 amATH - SNA
2 stops38h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/31$597
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/810:55 pmLAX - OTP
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Sun 11/235:55 amOTP - LAX
2 stops21h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$598
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/811:58 pmLAX - OTP
2 stops27h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/236:00 amOTP - LAX
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$603
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/167:30 pmLAX - DBV
1 stop30h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 7/237:10 pmDBV - LAX
1 stop30h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$606

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Southeast Europe 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Southeast Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSplit

SFO - SPU

SFOSPU

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

7:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 50m

Split

Wed 9/17

12:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$514

Los AngelesDubrovnik

LAX - DBV

LAXDBV

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

2:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Dubrovnik

Mon 5/5

4:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$543

OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Mon 4/28

7:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/13

12:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$544

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

9:43 am-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/21

8:25 am-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$564

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

10:30 pm-1:35 am

1 stop17h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/5

8:20 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$570

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

5:45 pm-12:45 am

2 stops21h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/29

8:25 am-8:01 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$571

OntarioAthens

ONT - ATH

ONTATH

Ontario

Mon 5/12

12:45 pm-2:10 am

2 stops27h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/19

8:45 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$583

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

9:45 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/29

9:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$589

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

4:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 6/4

8:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$612

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Sun 7/27

12:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$612

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/31

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from California to Southeast Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Southeast Europe from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from California to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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 YMH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Southeast Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

When flying from California to Southeast Europe, 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 Southeast Europe by month

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

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

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Europe, 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 Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast Europe. 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 Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Southeast Europe, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Air Transat. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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

  • How popular is this California to Southeast Europe flight route?

    This flight path from California to Southeast Europe was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Norse Atlantic Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $383. SAUDIA flights start at $406 while deals on Vueling start at $425 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from California to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Southeast Europe

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Heathrow flights
Newark to Heathrow flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Charles de Gaulle flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Gatwick flights
Newark to Charles de Gaulle flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino flights
Newark to Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino flights
Newark to Athens flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Athens flights
LaGuardia to Heathrow flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Barcelona-El Prat flights
John F Kennedy Intl to London City flights
Boston to Heathrow flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul flights
Dulles Intl to Heathrow flights
Newark to Gatwick flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Lisbon flights
Newark to Lisbon flights
Los Angeles to Heathrow flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Orly flights
Newark to Barcelona-El Prat flights
O'Hare Intl to Heathrow flights
Newark to Orly flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Malpensa flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Madrid flights
O'Hare Intl to Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino flights
LaGuardia to Charles de Gaulle flights
Miami to Madrid flights
San Francisco to Heathrow flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Dublin flights
O'Hare Intl to Charles de Gaulle flights
Dulles Intl to Charles de Gaulle flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Heathrow flights
Newark to Madrid flights
O'Hare Intl to Athens flights
Newark to Malpensa flights
Boston to Charles de Gaulle flights
Newark to London City flights
Newark to Dublin flights
Seattle to Heathrow flights
Baltimore to Heathrow flights
Stewart to Charles de Gaulle flights
Boston to Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Frederic Chopin flights
LaGuardia to Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino flights
Boston to Dublin flights
Boston to Gatwick flights
Dulles Intl to Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino flights
Stewart to Stansted flights
Newark to Frankfurt flights

Top 10 airlines flying from California to Southeast Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Southeast Europe. 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$458Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$468Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$474Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$488Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$492Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$494Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$498Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$516Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$520Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.