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$340+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ATH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$778
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$340
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$679
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amSAN - ATH
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:40 pmATH - SAN
3 stops45h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$753
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:50 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop20h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 4/141:00 pmATH - SAN
1 stop19h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$778
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/210:55 amSAN - ATH
2 stops40h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/142:00 pmATH - SAN
2 stops42h 49mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$824
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 9/245:15 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Wed 10/224:25 pmATH - SAN
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$835
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/116:15 amSAN - ATH
2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1712:50 pmATH - SAN
2 stops43h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$857
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2012:40 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops39h 15mAir Canada
Thu 3/276:15 amATH - SAN
2 stops38h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$903
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:15 amSAN - ATH
1 stop17h 20mAir France
Wed 3/263:25 amATH - SAN
2 stops22h 34mAir France
Deal found 2/20$1,025
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/2010:55 amSAN - ATH
2 stops23h 40mDelta
Wed 3/263:25 amATH - SAN
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,041
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1411:02 amSAN - ATH
2 stops21h 33mITA Airways
Fri 4/256:05 amATH - SAN
2 stops20h 47mITA Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,089
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/198:30 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops44h 55mAir Serbia
Sun 6/84:30 amATH - SAN
2 stops48h 45mAir Serbia
Deal found 2/20$1,102
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 10/87:00 amSAN - ATH
2 stops20h 10mSWISS
Tue 10/144:35 pmATH - SAN
2 stops36h 02mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$1,163
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/29:54 amSAN - ATH
1 stop15h 16mIberia
Sun 4/133:40 amATH - SAN
2 stops28h 14mIberia
Deal found 2/19$1,172

Find flights from San Diego to Athens within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 4/2

7:50 pm-2:25 am

1 stop20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/14

1:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$778

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 4/2

10:55 am-1:10 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/14

2:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$824

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-9:10 am

2 stops17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/17

12:50 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$847

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 4/21

10:39 pm-5:05 am

1 stop20h 26m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 4/26

8:25 am-7:48 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$851

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Thu 3/20

12:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/27

6:15 am-12:03 pm

2 stops38h 48m

$903

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 4/2

6:00 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/14

7:25 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,017

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Thu 3/20

7:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/26

3:25 am-4:59 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$1,025

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Thu 3/20

10:55 am-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/26

3:25 am-6:40 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,041

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 4/14

11:02 am-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 33m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 4/25

6:05 am-4:52 pm

2 stops20h 47m

$1,089

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 5/19

8:30 pm-3:25 am

2 stops44h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 6/8

4:30 am-7:15 pm

2 stops48h 45m

$1,102

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Athens

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Athens including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 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 $1,382). 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic 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
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $778 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $824 and $847 round-trip. British Airways is priced at 31% 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 KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $608. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Serbia and British Airways, 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 London. Munich 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 London?

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $36 per day.

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

    Most Munich visitors opt to spend their time at Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are located about 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers in need of a car in Munich can rent one for about $46 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 $1,382). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Athens

Discover the top 8 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$478Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$617Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$622Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$753Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$796Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$807Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,001Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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