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Cheapest round-trip
$739
Typical prices: $610-$941
LOT
Fri 8/21Sat 9/5
LAX - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$324
Typical prices: $326-$485
Air Canada
Sat 8/29
LAX - ATH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $1,000 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Athens (LAX-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Athens

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 5
LOT Logo
4:35 pm - 6:05 pm
LAX
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ATH
15h 30m
1 stop
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7:05 pm - 8:05 pm
ATH
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LAX
35h 00m
1 stop
$739LOT
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 7
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4:35 pm - 6:05 pm
LAX
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ATH
15h 30m
1 stop
LOT Logo
7:05 pm - 8:05 pm
ATH
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LAX
35h 00m
1 stop
$743LOT
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20
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4:45 pm - 9:35 pm
LAX
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ATH
18h 50m
2 stops
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11:25 pm - 2:45 pm
ATH
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LAX
25h 20m
2 stops
$745Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20
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4:45 pm - 9:35 pm
LAX
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ATH
18h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 2:45 pm
ATH
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LAX
25h 20m
2 stops
$747Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 1:25 pm
LAX
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ATH
19h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 6:25 pm
ATH
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LAX
40h 15m
2 stops
$760United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Oct 16
Air Canada Logo
10:30 pm - 1:25 pm
LAX
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ATH
28h 55m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 3:32 pm
ATH
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LAX
36h 22m
2 stops
$760Air Canada
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Oct 16
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12:25 pm - 10:10 am
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ATH
35h 45m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:10 pm - 4:32 pm
ATH
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LAX
37h 22m
2 stops
$760Air Canada
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 3:10 am
LAX
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ATH
21h 00m
1 stop
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4:00 am - 11:40 am
ATH
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LAX
17h 40m
1 stop
$770Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 3:10 am
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ATH
27h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:40 am
ATH
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LAX
23h 40m
1 stop
$771Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Oct 16
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 1:25 pm
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ATH
19h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 9:31 pm
ATH
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LAX
18h 21m
1 stop
$773United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Athens?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Athens departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Athens from Los Angeles usually cost between $637 and $982 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $739 on LOT (Aug 21-Sep 5).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Athens on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Athens. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Athens is February, where tickets cost $556 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,285 and $1,111 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Athens?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $771, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Athens

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ATH

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$324
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Athens

  • Are nonstop flights from Los Angeles Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport available?

    Most airlines operating flights to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport from Los Angeles Airport have flights making one layover at either Frankfurt Airport, Schiphol Airport, and Munich Airport. Some, however, make two layovers before completing the journey at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.

  • Which public transportation means are available from downtown Los Angeles to Los Angeles Airport?

    You can take a bus, the Lot C shuttle available at either the LAX City bus transit center and bus G route, which stops at LAX metro station from downtown Los Angeles to the Airport. The buses take approximately 1h 30min to complete the trip and cost approximately $3.50.

  • Are there VIP services available at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport?

    In case you would like to avoid the crowds and stress of the busy Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, you can book the VIP service available for around €150 ($180), which ensures you get a support team to fast track your passage through security and immigration and to escort you through the airport.

  • Can I find budget-friendly accommodation at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport?

    Upon arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, you can either stay at the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel located 164 feet away from the airport’s terminal or at nearby hotels that operate free shuttles from the airport such as the Holiday Inn Athens Hotel or the Galini Palace Hotel.

  • Can I leave some of my luggage at Athens International Airport?

    Yes, you can. To do so, head to the secure and affordable Care4Bag luggage storage facility in the Arrivals Hall next to Gate 1. Given that it’s open around the clock, you can take your items from this facility at any time.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport have an onsite hotel?

    Unfortunately, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) doesn’t have an onsite hotel. If you’re looking for accommodation nearby, consider staying at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Airport, accessible by foot from the airport.

  • Are there attractions worth checking out at Athens International Airport?

    Yes, there are plenty of such attractions. Before exiting the airport, you can experience a fresh view of life in Greek antiquity by visiting the classic exhibition from the Acropolis Museum in the Main Terminal, check out archaeological findings discovered in Mesogaia at the exhibition near Entrance 3 in the Departures Level of the Main Terminal, and discover Greek aviation history exhibition by checking out the multimedia and interactive exhibition, also in the Departures Level of the Main Terminal.

  • Can I rent a car at Athens International Airport?

    You can rent a car at ATH provided you’re over 21 years old, have a driver’s license that you’ve held for at least 12 months, a credit in your name and with your current address, and your passport. To do so, head to the area between Gates 3 and 4 on the Arrivals Level. You’ll find counters for several car rental agencies, including Avis, SIXT, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz.

  • What are the public transportation options from Athens International Airport?

    If you want to travel from ATH using public transportation, you can board a bus or a train, depending on your destination. You should board one of the four city bus lines that connect the airport to Athens and Piraeus if you want to get to the city center, a Metro Line 3 train if your destination is along the stops between the airport station and Dimotiko Theatro, and an Athens Suburban Railways train if you’re traveling to a long-distance destination.

  • Does Athens International Airport have a pet-relief area?

    In case you fly to Athens with your pet, ATH has one pet relief area where you can let your pet relieve itself, quench its thirst, stretch, and play a bit. It’s found outside the Arrivals Hall, a short distance from Entrance 1.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Athens?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Athens was $324 for a one-way ticket and $739 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Athens?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Athens?

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Athens?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Athens, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Athens from Los Angeles?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Athens.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Athens, Delta or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Athens are Delta and Air France. With an average price for the route of $959 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,187 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Athens?

    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 Los Angeles to Athens.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Athens?

    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 to Athens with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Athens from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $531 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is home to several airlines operating regular flights to Athens. You can fly out of LAX with Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, KLM, United Airlines, Air France, American Airlines, and British Airways.
  • Los Angeles Airport has multiple lounges which provide a tranquil escape from the bustling airport. There are several cozy lounges in terminal B, like Centurion Lounge, which has amenities like a spa, workstations, and a family room. To gain access to the lounge, you must pay an annual fee of around $550.
  • In case you want to arrive in the city of Athens from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) faster, you can take a taxi which you can find at the taxi waiting area at the arrivals area. Starting from around 5:00 am to around midnight, taxis charge approximately €35 ($42) and around €50 ($60) from around midnight to around 5:00 am.
  • Take a stroll around Los Angeles Airport and view the various interesting art installations and murals around the airport. Between T7 and T8, you will find the vast mural known as the Songs of Freedom which is a mixture of bird drawings with poetry. The “Intentions” mural in T7 wows departing travelers.
  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport has several amenities modified to suit disabled travelers. The check-in desks, water fountains, and internet points are within placed within reach to give those in wheelchairs an easy time. The airport also has ramps, lifts, and accessible toilets for those with mobility challenges.
  • In case you are flying out of Los Angeles for a couple of weeks or days, you can leave your vehicle at Los Angeles Airport’s secure long-term parking lot, which charges between $7 and $17 per day. Valet parking is also available for around $12.75, while the economy lot charges around $9 per day.
  • There are various ways parents can keep their kids entertained while waiting for a flight at Los Angeles Airport. One great option is visiting the Flight Path museum located at the main terminal. The museum, which travelers have free access to, has several artifacts and exhibits showcasing aviation history.
  • In case you’re flying to Athens International Airport (ATH) with an infant, you can comfortably breastfeed your baby before your flight at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), given that it boasts several private nursing rooms you can visit. The nursing rooms are near Gate 13 in Terminal 1, Gate 23 in Terminal 2, retail stores in Terminal 4, across from the Food Court in Terminal 5, near Gate 64B in Terminal 6, near Ashland Hill in the Terminal 6/7 Connector, and near Gate 150 in Terminal B.
  • While waiting for your flight at LAX, you can treat yourself to a massage or a manicure at Be Relax Spa on the Airside of Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can receive similar services at one of the two XpresSpa locations. One branch is in the Tom Bradley International Terminal South Concourse, while the other is on the Airside of Terminal 5.
  • Among the airlines serving flights from LAX to ATH, KLM, British Airways, and Etihad Airways are the most sustainable and green. Hence, if you’d like to travel with an eco-friendly airline, check out the flights offered by these airlines.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to Athens

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