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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$147
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Flights from California to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Europe 
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GeraldFlew with Virgin AtlanticSFO-LHRJun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesSFO-LHRJun 2025
Large number of passengers on the flight so arrive early to the airport and to the boarding gate
PallaviFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHRApr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaLAX-LHRJan 2025
Make sure you arrive early. Sometimes, the traffic getting to LAX can be a total nightmare.
JenFlew with Air CaraïbesLAX-ORYSep 2024
Bring snacks! Might also want to bring a seat cushion. Spend lots of time thinking about how happy you are that you got a cheap ticket!
Verified travelerFlew with French BeeSFO-ORYOct 2024
Enjoy at The Club SFO lounge at Terminal 1, then walk only 10 minutes to Terminal A which is adjacent to the French Bee gate.
WeiFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRSep 2024
Connection takes long, Make sure you plan enough time.
TapanFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHROct 2024
Great baggage policy in BA.. The worst part was experience at London Heathrow airport. Security was slow, too many people. Almost lost connecting flight even with 2 hours layover.
Verified travelerFlew with Aer LingusLAX-DUBJul 2024
Go to the airport early, LAX is the worst airport to fly out from. There is just so much traffic on the way to get there. We used the flyaway option in van nuys, ( buy your parking ticket in advance) costing us only 115 dollars for parking for over two weeks and it’s very secure. The buses go every 15 minutes from there directly to LAX. Best way to get to and from LAX. Check in was easy.
IvanFlew with Air FranceLAX-CDGAug 2024
Use the self-check-in kiosk if you have a few check-in items. You can also ask for them to check your carry-on bags if you don't absolutely need to have them with you. Always be kind to the agents, they have stressful jobs and a little kindness goes a long way.
OzzyFlew with French BeeLAX-ORYAug 2024
Pack light, a carry on is perfect for a week in Paris and you’ll save time by not waiting for your baggage. Also Orly airport is not as busy and has convenient transportation to all places
Verified travelerFlew with SWISSLAX-ZRHJul 2024
Take the evening flight so that you can sleep well on the plane, and be ready to go upon arrival in Zurich
LawrenceFlew with United AirlinesSFO-AMSJun 2024
Better stay up the night before tire yourself out before or you will have trouble sleeping on the plane, since you are taking off at 3pm local time but arriving around midnight origin time and morning at the destination.
Verified travelerFlew with ITA AirwaysSFO-FCOJul 2024
Pack light as they only allow one carry-on weighing 17 lbs or less. Economy seats are typical in that they are smaller with not much leg room and only tilt back to 120 degrees
MichaelFlew with CondorSFO-FRAJun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
benedictFlew with Turkish AirlinesSFO-ISTMar 2024
Polaris lounge is located in the G gate and Turkish flies from A gate. Go to G gate first if you want to hang out at the lounge
ThuFlew with TAP AIR PORTUGALSFO-LISApr 2024
Weigh bags. They will check. Check in with gate or desk. Sometimes the e ticket will not work for boarding.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRMar 2024
Pack your own food if you have dietary restrictions and fly other airlines if possible
MichelleFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRMay 2024
Make sure you separate your luggage tags from your tickets
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSFO-MUCFeb 2024
Try to find flights with layovers of two hours or more To prevent missing connecting flights.
AliFlew with French BeeLAX-ORYDec 2023
eat before your flight and download entertainment on your phone
DiamondFlew with DeltaLAX-AMSJan 2024
Put some media on your phone and iPad...the wifi worked on the way there but not the way home...its finicky (unless u pay for it). There aren't that many options for the player in front of you. Also bring your own headphones with the appropriate jack that can plug in, they may not have one for passengers for free. Food is good but they may run out of what you want.
HelenFlew with LufthansaLAX-FRADec 2023
Board the flight with everyone since they don’t seem to check and the boarding scanning is no longer a scan of your documents. You walk through the gate one person at a time, even the kiddos. Luggage bins were so full. Check it in and don’t forget air tags. That provided great comfort to know your luggage’s proximity.
ShaunaFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRDec 2023
I would suggest calling the airline to make sure that their TV screens work on the back of the seats, and if they don’t work that the entertainment option would work on your cell phones.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLAX-MADDec 2023
Measure the on -board bag using a medicine scale, becouse Iberia uses zero tolerance

FAQs for booking flights from California to Europe

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Europe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Europe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Europe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Europe is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Europe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Europe?

    California and Europe are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (145 flights per week), Delta (127 flights per week), and Lufthansa (123 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in Europe?

    There are 632 airports in Europe. The busiest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with 5% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Europe?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with an average flight price of $190.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Europe?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Europe is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $764. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $885 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $782 on average. Morning departures are around 14% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $895.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Europe?

    The cheapest ticket to Europe from California found in the last 72 hours was to Lisbon, at $322 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $498.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Europe?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Europe is September, when tickets cost $777 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,731 and $1,445 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Europe?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to Europe, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Europe?

    From California, there are direct flights to Europe from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 1,067 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Europe are there each day?

    There are around 283 direct flights from within California to Europe every day. Most flights (62%) depart in the afternoon.

  • How many direct flights to Europe are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,977 direct flights from within California to Europe. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Europe?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Europe takes 12h 21m, covering a distance of 5755 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Dublin (DUB) with an average flight time of 10h 05m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Europe each week?

    There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Europe. Instead, there are 1,977 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Los Angeles.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Europe?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is London (29% of total searches to Europe). The next most popular destinations are Paris (17%) and Rome (11%). Searches for flights to Istanbul (8%), to Madrid (5%) and to Frankfurt am Main (4%) are also popular.

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Europefrom $1,070
Business Class flights to Europefrom $783
Prem Econ Class flights to Europefrom $411
Economy Class flights to Europefrom $322

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