Cheap flights from California to Europe from $359

The cheapest month to fly to Europe from California is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $640, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Europe during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $682.

The cheapest day to depart from California to Europe is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Europe on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $792. Flights from California to Europe on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $935. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Europe at noon for as low as $655. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $888. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from San Francisco to Paris Orly for the best California - Europe flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Europe from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Europe for around $877 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Europe from California for as low as $799 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Europe flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

JetBlue, Delta, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Europe

United Airlines, British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Europe from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Europe. Keep in mind that there are 38 different airlines that fly to Europe on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of June 2026, 180 flights take off from California and land in Europe each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 60% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

The number of flights available between California and Europe is 1,261 per week as of June 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights leaving on this day.