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✈️ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Athens
Compare Los Angeles – Athens fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 11,126 km and takes around 14 h 05 min nonstop.
📏 Distance11,126 km (6,913 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 14 h 05 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceAthens is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles
🛫 AirportsLAX → ATH
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $618
📅 Cheapest months to fly Los Angeles → Athens
- $618Oct 26
- $790Nov 26
- $798Apr 27
- $779May 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Greece
Best: May–June and September–early October: warm seas, sunshine and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: April and late October: mild weather for sightseeing and hiking, though some island services are reduced.
Weather by month in Athens
- 13°Jan🌧
- 14°Feb⛅
- 17°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 26°May☀️
- 31°Jun☀️
- 34°Jul☀️
- 34°Aug☀️
- 29°Sep☀️
- 24°Oct⛅
- 19°Nov🌧
- 15°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb the Acropolis – Walk up to the Parthenon early in the morning and look out over Athens to the sea.
- Watch a Santorini sunset – Join the crowds in Oia as the sun sinks behind the volcanic caldera.
- Island-hop by ferry – Sail between the Cyclades, discovering whitewashed villages, quiet coves and harbour tavernas.
- Visit the Meteora monasteries – Gaze at medieval monasteries perched on top of towering sandstone pillars.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Los Angeles to Athens flights: questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Athens?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Athens takes about 14 h 05 min for the 11,126 km (6,913 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Athens from Los Angeles?
Athens is about 11,126 km (6,913 miles) from Los Angeles as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Athens?
Right now Athens is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Athens?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $618. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Athens?
From Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). In Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH).
Do I need a visa for Greece?
It depends on your passport – see our Greece visa & entry guide.
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