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How to get fromLos Angeles to Athensby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Athens by plane or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane LAX - ATH
    18h 15m
    €396–970

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Athens International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BUR - ATH
    21h 47m
    €225–717

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ONT - ATH
    22h 10m
    €240–780

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SAN - ATH
    21h 37m
    €428–1,272

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Athens International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SNA - ATH
    23h 52m
    €449–976

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane LAX - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train
    24h 32m
    €359–863

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,183.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Athens, Greece?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 3 hours.

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