Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Athens (LAX - ATH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Athens and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$907	Air Canada 1 stop 38 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens is currently $907
Cheapest one-way flight	$376	American, British Airways 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Athens is currently $376
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,000	Lufthansa 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 14 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Athens is currently $1,000
Cheapest business class flights	$3,916	Aegean, EgyptAir 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens is currently $3,916

Fastest flight	14 hr 20 min	The fastest flight with stops from Los Angeles to Athens takes 14 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Athens is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $480–690
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $860–1,400

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Athens

Delta

from $951

Typical price: $620–1,650

37 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
American

from $907

Typical price: $550–1,550

33 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
United

from $907

Typical price: $580–1,550

28 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
Lufthansa

from $944

Typical price: $590–1,450

28 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
Air France

from $1,062

Typical price: $840–1,750

25 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
British Airways

from $908

Typical price: $620–1,600

25 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Athens

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

Athens Greece 38 min 12 mi
Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)

Kalamata Greece 2 hr 32 min 112 mi
Araxos Airport (GPA)

Patras Greece 2 hr 52 min 126 mi
Preveza International Airport (PVK)

Preveza Greece 3 hr 38 min 173 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Athens

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Athens are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $480 to $690.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Air Canada from $907. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $376.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $951, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 29.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $907, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $907, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $944, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest Air France flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $1,062, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $908, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens starts at $907 from Sat, Jul 11 to Fri, Jul 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $376 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.

14 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Athens.

Athens has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry weather May–Sep, the peak travel period. Holy Week and Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary) is a key religious event, with church services, candlelit processions and fireworks. The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (summer months, dates vary) features Ancient Greek drama, classical music and dance shows in ancient open-air locations. The Athens Marathon (Nov) follows the route of the iconic 490 BC run.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Athens.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Athens really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Athens.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 37 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Athens are:

American offers 33 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
United offers 28 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Lufthansa offers 28 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Air France offers 25 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
British Airways offers 25 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Athens.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Air Canada from $907. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $376.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $951, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 29.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $907, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $907, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $944, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest Air France flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $1,062, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $908, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Athens.

There are 37 Delta connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 American connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Lufthansa connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Air France connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 British Airways connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Athens at price $1,000 is offered by Lufthansa from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Athens.

There are 37 Delta connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 American connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Lufthansa connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 Air France connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 British Airways connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Athens.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Athens, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Athens start at $3,916 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5 with Aegean, EgyptAir.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Athens start at $907 from Sat, Jul 11 to Fri, Jul 24.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Athens, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Athens starts at $1,000 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18 with Lufthansa.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Athens at price $1,000 is offered by Lufthansa from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Athens, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.