Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Santorini always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be considerably cheaper, depending on the route and airline.

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Santorini flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on less popular days of the week, such as Tuesdays or Wednesdays, often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may yield savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Santorini flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs like baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Los Angeles to Santorini: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santorini, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $495. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $500, and January, with a median fare of $536. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for this route typically range from $718 to $1325, with a median price of $913. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, presenting a potentially good opportunity for booking. Approximately 21% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that favorable deals do appear regularly.

When considering flights from Los Angeles to Santorini, you'll find that most itineraries connect at least once. Specifically, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning you should expect connecting flights. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Santorini takes approximately 35h 23m, including connections. This duration accounts for the multiple stopovers commonly found on this long-haul route. Given the considerable distance, planning for a full day of travel is advisable.

The distance between Los Angeles and Santorini is approximately 11343 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant distance contributes to the extended journey times and the necessity for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Santorini

Regular price: $753 - $1,361

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $753 and $1361. The current lowest deal is $829 with Swiss International Air Lines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now $829

Low $753

High $1,361

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini (JTR) is February, with a median price of $495. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1300. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $495

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,300

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

Swiss International Air Lines

Lufthansa

British Airways

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Santorini

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

Lufthansa

$1,041

$2,225

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

Lufthansa

$1,030

$2,225

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,096

$1,102

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

Austrian Airlines

$1,286

$1,290

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

French Bee

$1,100

$1,346

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

United Airlines, Austrian Airlines

$1,069

$1,019

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$848 → $829

10 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 31

$1,026 → $1,015

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

$1,100 → $1,100

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

$880 → $886

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini

Los Angeles - Santorini route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Santorini are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $495

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $495.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 35h 23m

Flights from Los Angeles to Santorini typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 35h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

No direct flights are available. Connecting flights are dominant, with frequent deals over the last 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers deals from $829

Swiss International Air Lines recently offered a deal for $829 from Los Angeles to Santorini.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in October or January

Historically, October and January offer lower median prices, making them good months to consider booking.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$794

Santorini main airports to arrive at

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your trip to Santorini.

📍 ~1 km from Santorini (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$795

Airports nearby Santorini used as alternative

Heraklion International (HER)

Heraklion International is a major international hub in Crete with frequent high-speed ferry connections to Santorini.

📍 ~135 km from Santorini (requires a ferry transfer of approximately 2 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$823

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From LAX

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Dec 14

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$6,312

$4,580

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$6,422

$4,580

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From LAX

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Oct 31

Santorini, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,236

$4,585

Save $1,651

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 31

Santorini, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,503

$4,585

Save $1,918

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From LAX

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Santorini, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,364

$4,585

Save $1,779

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Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 29

Santorini, Greece

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$6,427

$4,585

Save $1,842

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From LAX

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Santorini, Greece

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$6,378

$4,622

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From LAX

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Santorini, Greece

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$6,441

$4,628

Save $1,813

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Business Class

From LAX

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Santorini, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,427

$4,667

Save $1,760

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Business Class

From LAX

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Santorini, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,453

$4,667

Save $1,786

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Business Class

From LAX

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Santorini, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,432

$4,667

Save $1,765

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santorini

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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Los Angeles to Santorini: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Santorini

Regular price: $753 - $1,361

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $753 and $1361. The current lowest deal is $829 with Swiss International Air Lines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now $829

Low $753

High $1,361

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini

February

Cheapest

Flights from $495

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,300

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

Swiss International Air Lines

Lufthansa

British Airways

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Santorini

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

Lufthansa

$1,041

$2,225

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

Lufthansa

$1,030

$2,225

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

Swiss International Air Lines

$1,096

$1,102

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

Austrian Airlines

$1,286

$1,290

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

French Bee

$1,100

$1,346

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Santorini

Los Angeles (LAX) - Santorini (JTR)

United Airlines, Austrian Airlines

$1,069

$1,019

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$848 → $829

10 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 31

$1,026 → $1,015

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

$1,100 → $1,100

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

$880 → $886

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini

Los Angeles - Santorini route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Santorini are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $495

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $495.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 35h 23m

Flights from Los Angeles to Santorini typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 35h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

No direct flights are available. Connecting flights are dominant, with frequent deals over the last 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers deals from $829

Swiss International Air Lines recently offered a deal for $829 from Los Angeles to Santorini.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in October or January

Historically, October and January offer lower median prices, making them good months to consider booking.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$794

Santorini main airports to arrive at

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your trip to Santorini.

📍 ~1 km from Santorini (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$795

Airports nearby Santorini used as alternative

Heraklion International (HER)

Heraklion International is a major international hub in Crete with frequent high-speed ferry connections to Santorini.

Santorini, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,432

$4,667

Save $1,765

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santorini

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Santorini

Los Angeles to Santorini: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Santorini

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Santorini

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini

Los Angeles - Santorini route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for prices around $495

Connecting flights average 35h 23m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Swiss International Air Lines offers deals from $829

Consider booking in October or January

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Santorini main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Santorini used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Santorini

Best Elite deals to Santorini

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santorini

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santorini?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Santorini?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini?

Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Santorini always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Santorini flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Santorini flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Santorini from other cities

Los Angeles to Santorini: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Santorini

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Santorini

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Santorini

Los Angeles - Santorini route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for prices around $495

Connecting flights average 35h 23m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Swiss International Air Lines offers deals from $829

Consider booking in October or January

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Santorini main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Santorini used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Santorini

Best Elite deals to Santorini

Dec 14

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 29

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santorini

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santorini?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Santorini?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Santorini?