Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LAX to ATH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LAX and ATH:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, R 5,108 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,597. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LAX to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAX to ATH.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination on time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Explore without limits with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to ATH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.