How many flights depart from Europe to California on average per week?

As of September 2026, 1,071 flights take off from Europe and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Europe to California on average per day?

153 flights are operational daily from Europe to California as of September 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Europe to California?

Royal Air Maroc, SWISS, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to California

How long is the flight from Europe to California?

Flight times from Europe to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Copenhagen and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 11h 35m on average. Another popular route from Europe to California is flying from Madrid to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 12h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to California?

Lufthansa, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Europe according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 22 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to California?

Prices for flights from Europe to California were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Europe to California?

There are 22 operators available for flights from Europe to California as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Europe to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:40 pm - 8:20 amFCO Rome Fiumicino-LAX Los Angeles

23h 40m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

9:20 am - 11:05 amLAX Los Angeles-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 45m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$465Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Nov 6

12:05 pm - 7:20 amFCO Rome Fiumicino-LAX Los Angeles

28h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

9:20 am - 11:05 amLAX Los Angeles-FCO Rome Fiumicino

16h 45m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V

$465Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27

7:30 am - 6:25 pmFCO Rome Fiumicino-LAX Los Angeles

19h 55m1 stop Dublin

8:30 pm - 7:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-FCO Rome Fiumicino

14h 25m1 stop Dublin

$518Aer Lingus

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Nov 28

1:45 pm - 4:55 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 10mnonstop

12:50 pm - 7:25 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$520Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

6:30 am - 12:35 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

14h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

4:21 pm - 1:30 pmSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

13h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

$520Lufthansa

Fri, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 20

4:55 pm - 8:15 pmLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

11h 20mnonstop

5:30 pm - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 40mnonstop

$520British Airways

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 26

4:55 pm - 8:15 pmLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

11h 20mnonstop

6:30 pm - 1:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$520British Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

10:35 am - 1:35 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

5:40 pm - 11:15 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$520Austrian Airlines

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

5:40 pm - 12:15 pmSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$521Austrian Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 24

11:15 am - 6:45 pmFCO Rome Fiumicino-LAX Los Angeles

16h 30m1 stop Dublin

8:30 pm - 7:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-FCO Rome Fiumicino

14h 25m1 stop Dublin

$525Aer Lingus

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1:00 pm - 4:05 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 05mnonstop

4:45 pm - 11:10 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 25mnonstop

$520Lufthansa

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8:20 am - 3:30 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

15h 10m1 stop Los Angeles

1:28 pm - 11:05 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

13h 37m1 stop Los Angeles

$520British Airways

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8:05 pm - 4:35 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

28h 30m1 stop Zurich

12:55 pm - 7:25 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 30mnonstop

$520Multiple Airlines

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8:45 am - 6:31 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

17h 46m2 stops Zurich Vancouver Intl

4:30 pm - 1:20 pmSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

12h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$520Multiple Airlines

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10:35 am - 1:35 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

4:45 pm - 11:10 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 25mnonstop

$521Lufthansa

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1:00 pm - 4:05 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 05mnonstop

7:45 pm - 2:10 pmSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 25mnonstop

$524Austrian Airlines

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10:35 am - 1:35 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

12:55 pm - 7:25 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 30mnonstop

$524Austrian Airlines

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6:15 am - 12:55 pmLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

14h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:35 pm - 3:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 25mnonstop

$527Air France

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8:20 am - 11:45 amLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

11h 25mnonstop

4:30 pm - 11:05 amLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$528British Airways

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5:55 pm - 9:05 pmLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

11h 10mnonstop

3:50 pm - 10:15 amLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 25mnonstop

$533Air France

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4:55 pm - 8:15 pmLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

11h 20mnonstop

5:30 pm - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 40mnonstop

$520British Airways

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11:50 am - 3:20 pmLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

11h 30mnonstop

6:25 pm - 1:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 40mnonstop

$520British Airways

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1:45 pm - 4:55 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 10mnonstop

12:50 pm - 7:25 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$520Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

10:35 am - 1:35 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

5:40 pm - 11:15 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$520Austrian Airlines

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10:35 am - 1:35 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

1:50 pm - 7:25 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$521Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

1:00 pm - 4:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

5:40 pm - 12:15 pmSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$521Austrian Airlines

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1:00 pm - 4:00 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

5:40 pm - 11:15 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$521Multiple Airlines

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4:15 pm - 7:15 pmLHR London Heathrow-SFO San Francisco

11h 00mnonstop

1:50 pm - 7:25 amSFO San Francisco-LHR London Heathrow

10h 35mnonstop

$521Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

10:55 am - 2:10 pmLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

11h 15mnonstop

10:05 pm - 4:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 25mnonstop

$526KLM

Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 28

10:55 am - 2:10 pmLHR London Heathrow-LAX Los Angeles

11h 15mnonstop

10:05 pm - 4:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LHR London Heathrow

10h 25mnonstop

$526KLM

Thu, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 28

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Oct 2

LHR4:55 pmLondon Heathrow

11h 20m

LAX8:15 pmLos Angeles

Oct 15

LAX1:10 pmLos Angeles

13h 20m

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LHR10:30 amLondon Heathrow

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LHR10:05 amLondon Heathrow

13h 22m

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LAX1:10 pmLos Angeles

13h 20m

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LHR12:30 pmLondon Heathrow

11h 20m

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LAX8:50 pmLos Angeles

10h 35m

LHR3:25 pmLondon Heathrow

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Oct 9

FCO11:05 amRome Fiumicino

20h 03m

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LAX10:08 pmLos Angeles

Oct 11

LAX10:34 amLos Angeles

14h 46m

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FCO10:20 amRome Fiumicino

$521

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Oct 2

LHR8:20 amLondon Heathrow

11h 25m

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

Oct 15

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

10h 25m

LHR2:25 pmLondon Heathrow

$555

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Nov 23

LHR11:55 amLondon Heathrow

11h 20m

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11:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 30m

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1 stop14h 25m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of November is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Europe averaging around $748.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Europe to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $800. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Friday is $1,236.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $949. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,020 on average. Flights to California from Europe at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Europe to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Europe to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Europe when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $687 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Europe for as low as $627 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Europe to California flights?

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

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You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a Europe to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$455
Fastest flight time	10h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Europe in the past 72 hours is $455. The best round-trip flight deal from Europe to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $465.

The fastest flight from Europe to California takes 10h 20m

Direct flights go from Europe to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Europe there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Europe to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to California?
Prices for flights from Europe to California were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Europe to California?
There are 22 operators available for flights from Europe to California as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Europe to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $257	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,386 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Condor	PriceFrom $360	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 601 reviews	Search Condor flights
Delta	PriceFrom $367	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,610 reviews	Search Delta flights
LEVEL	PriceFrom $400	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search LEVEL flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,041 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,247 reviews	Search Iberia flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $472	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,239 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $472	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,577 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $475	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,086 reviews	Search SWISS flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $481	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,099 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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