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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flights from Los Angeles to Athens usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $551 round-trip, compared to $748 via a layover through London Heathrow (LHR).

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by A.P.G. and Hahn Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 28% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 6% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Los Angeles to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $788 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $938, a difference of $150. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Athens route, 43% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 5 hours 37 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $871. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Athens takes 0h 00m, covering 6,909 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $369, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Norse Atlantic Airways is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Athens flights. 57% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 22m, compared with 16h 36m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 42m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Athens is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Athens range from $668 to $1,138, with an average of $871 over the past 12 months. Anything below $668 counts as a good deal.