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$537+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ATH
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$697
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$537
(Norse)

Popular in

June

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February

Average price

$991
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:10 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/84:10 pmATH - SAN
1 stop33h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$646
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:00 amSAN - ATH
2 stops41h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/137:40 pmATH - SAN
2 stops37h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$661
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:48 amSAN - ATH
2 stops19h 17mBritish Airways
Thu 1/87:50 pmATH - SAN
2 stops30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/24$662
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:00 amSAN - ATH
2 stops20h 45mDelta
Tue 11/113:35 amATH - SAN
2 stops26h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/24$725
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/148:08 amSAN - ATH
2 stops34h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:55 amATH - SAN
3 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$743
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:15 amSAN - ATH
2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/11:10 pmATH - SAN
2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$759
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:10 amSAN - ATH
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Tue 5/2012:10 pmATH - SAN
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$788
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/246:20 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop21h 35mLufthansa
Mon 3/314:25 pmATH - SAN
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/23$798
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/29:32 amSAN - ATH
1 stop15h 38mIberia
Tue 4/83:40 amATH - SAN
2 stops27h 09mIberia
Deal found 3/24$812
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:55 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop36h 50mKLM
Mon 10/61:40 pmATH - SAN
1 stop32h 20mKLM
Deal found 3/24$829
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/234:11 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops34h 59mSWISS
Wed 10/222:00 pmATH - SAN
2 stops42h 37mSWISS
Deal found 3/24$835
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/288:00 amSAN - ATH
1 stop16h 55mAir France
Mon 5/123:25 amATH - SAN
2 stops25h 26mAir France
Deal found 3/24$879

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Athens that are best for you.

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San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Sat 5/10

6:34 am-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 16m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/23

7:50 am-11:53 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$697

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 5/14

8:08 am-5:00 am

2 stops34h 52m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/21

7:55 am-7:13 am

3 stops33h 18m

$743

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 4/28

9:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop26h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/13

12:10 pm-1:46 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$779

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 5/13

8:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop15h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/21

12:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$788

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 5/7

6:15 am-1:20 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/19

1:40 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$816

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 5/14

5:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$827

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 5/13

10:59 am-3:45 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/22

6:55 am-10:14 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$854

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 4/28

8:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/12

3:25 am-6:51 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$879

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Sun 9/7

4:40 pm-2:15 am

1 stop23h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/19

11:05 am-9:07 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$1,036

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 7/1

4:20 pm-1:10 am

2 stops22h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 7/30

11:05 am-7:17 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$1,041

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Athens in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Athens flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Athens. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Athens is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Athens (average of $679). Flying from San Diego to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Athens is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Athens flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and SWISS from San Diego to Athens have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Athens round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Athens is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $697 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $779 and $788 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Athens one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $546. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Athens for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Athens?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Diego to Athens is Munich. London sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Diego to Athens.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Munich?

    Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are currently the most popular points of interest in Munich at the moment. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz and Altes Rathaus are located about 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Munich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $44 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $38 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Athens flights?

    Flights departing from San Diego and landing in Athens layover in Montreal least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Athens (average of $679). Flying from San Diego to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Diego to Athens

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$478Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$631Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$648Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$753Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$796Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$832Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$949Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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