Cheap Flights to California

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to Carmel Monterey Peninsula is currently August . The cheapest month to fly to Hawthorne is currently August . The cheapest month to fly to Palm Springs International is currently September . And the cheapest month to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is currently September .

Q: What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Friday, 12 September 2025 . The cheapest day to fly to San Francisco International is currently Friday, 12 September 2025 . The cheapest day to fly to San Diego International is currently Friday, 12 September 2025 . And the cheapest day to fly to San Jose International is currently Friday, 29 August 2025 .

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Los Angeles.240 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Thessaloniki on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 240 €, select.

San Francisco.271 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 271 €, select.

Oakland.289 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From 289 €, select.

San Jose.300 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 300 €, select.

Ontario.325 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Ontario International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 325 €, select.

San Diego.334 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 334 €, select.

Sacramento.364 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 364 €, select.

Santa Ana.389 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Thessaloniki on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From 389 €, select.

Flying to California

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	240 €, Los Angeles
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	13 hrs, 30 mins
Cheapest airport to fly from	Thessaloniki
Most popular airline	Norse Atlantic Airways

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Fly into Los Angeles

At the moment, the lowest priced flight tickets to California are from Thessaloniki to Los Angeles International.

Fly in November

The cheapest time to fly to California is currently November.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly direct to California?

Norse Atlantic Airways and APG Distribution System both fly direct to California.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to California with?

Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways and Ryanair offer the cheapest flight tickets to California.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket to California?

We looked at upcoming return flights to California departing over the next 12 months and found that Athens International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for 334 € is the best price.

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to Carmel Monterey Peninsula is currently August. The cheapest month to fly to Hawthorne is currently August. The cheapest month to fly to Palm Springs International is currently September. And the cheapest month to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is currently September.

What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Friday, 12 September 2025. The cheapest day to fly to San Francisco International is currently Friday, 12 September 2025. The cheapest day to fly to San Diego International is currently Friday, 12 September 2025. And the cheapest day to fly to San Jose International is currently Friday, 29 August 2025.

Which Greece airports offer direct flights to California?

Athens International Airport offers direct flights to California.

Where's cheapest to fly into in California?

If you're flying from Greece, the cheapest city in California to fly into is Los Angeles. The cheapest airport serving Los Angeles at the moment is Los Angeles International Airport.