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How to get from Los Angeles to Athens

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Amsterdam: about 16h 35m including the connection. Other options: via Vienna, Zurich, Munich and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $395.

Flights from Los Angeles to Athens

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam
16h 35m
two tickets, via Vienna
$395
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,893 mi (11,094 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
16h 35m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Amsterdam flight 10h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Athens flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,133
Via Vienna
Austria
16h 35m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Vienna flight 11h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Vienna to Athens flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $395
Via Zurich
Switzerland
16h 40m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Zurich flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Athens flight 2h 35m
two ticketsfrom $980
Via Munich
Germany
16h 40m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Munich flight 11h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Athens flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $825
Via Frankfurt
Germany
16h 45m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Frankfurt flight 10h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Athens flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $863

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Athens

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, August and September, +28° to +33° by day, sea +22° to +26°. In November it is +19° by day and +11° at night, sea +20°, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +5° +16° 9 days
Feb
+14° +5° +15° 8 days
Mar
+16° +7° +15° 9 days
Apr
+20° +10° +17° 7 days
May
+25° +14° +18° 6 days
Jun
+31° +20° +22° 4 days
Jul
+34° +24° +26° 2 days
Aug
+33° +23° +26° 3 days
Sep
+28° +18° +25° 5 days
Oct
+23° +14° +23° 4 days
Nov
+19° +11° +20° 7 days
Dec
+15° +7° +18° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Athens?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Amsterdam.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Athens?
Via Amsterdam: 10h 20m to the connection, 3h 15m after it, about 16h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Athens with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Vienna from $395. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Athens?
Amsterdam (16h 35m total), Vienna (16h 35m total), Zurich (16h 40m total), Munich (16h 40m total) and Frankfurt (16h 45m total).
How far is Athens from Los Angeles?
6,893 mi (11,094 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.