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	$935	SWISS 1 stop 20 hr Mon, May 4 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens is currently $935
Cheapest one-way flight	$434	ITA 1 stop 18 hr Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Athens is currently $434
Last-minute weekend getaway	$991	SWISS 1 stop 15 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Athens is currently $991
Cheapest business class flights	$4,138	Aegean, JetBlue, Air Serbia 2 stops 27 hr Sun, Jul 26 — Sun, Aug 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens is currently $4,138

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: $850–1,350

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Athens

United

from $907

Typical price: $580–1,550

42 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
Delta

from $951

Typical price: $620–1,650

34 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
Lufthansa

from $943

Typical price: $590–1,450

28 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
American

from $907

Typical price: $550–1,500

27 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
Air France

from $1,062

Typical price: $840–1,750

26 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ATH Every day
British Airways

from $960

Typical price: $620–1,550

26 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 33 min 112 mi
Araxos Airport (GPA)

Patras Greece 2 hr 54 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 SWISS from $935. The cheapest one-way flight was with ITA from $434.

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

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $907, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $951, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $943, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $907, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.
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 $960, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens starts at $935 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $434 and departs on Sun, Jul 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, United is the most popular. United offers 42 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Athens are:

Delta offers 34 connecting flights per week. Delta 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) .
American offers 27 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Air France offers 26 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
British Airways offers 26 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 SWISS from $935. The cheapest one-way flight was with ITA from $434.

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

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $907, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $951, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $943, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Athens is $907, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.
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 $960, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 13.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Athens.

There are 42 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Delta 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 27 American connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Air France connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 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 $991 is offered by SWISS from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Athens.

There are 42 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Delta 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 27 American connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Air France connecting flights from Los Angeles to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 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 $4,138 from Sun, Jul 26 to Sun, Aug 9 with Aegean, JetBlue, Air Serbia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Athens start at $935 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19.

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 $991 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with SWISS.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Athens at price $991 is offered by SWISS from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

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.