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$280+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Southeast Europe

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SAN — ATH
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$608
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$280
(Kiwi.com)

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February

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/18:05 amSAN - ATH
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/81:10 pmATH - SAN
3 stops41h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$608
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:15 pmSAN - SOF
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/73:30 pmSOF - SAN
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$620
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:15 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/86:30 amOTP - SAN
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$625
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/110:30 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Tue 4/810:30 amATH - SAN
1 stop23h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/3$631
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/911:50 amSAN - ATH
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:15 pmATH - SAN
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$633
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 11/96:10 pmSAN - ATH
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/197:45 amATH - SAN
1 stop18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$643
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/11:43 pmSAN - SOF
2 stops34h 22mSWISS
Mon 4/73:30 pmSOF - SAN
2 stops37h 26mSWISS
Deal found 3/2$654
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:37 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops29h 53mBritish Airways
Tue 4/88:25 amOTP - SAN
2 stops22h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/2$655
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:14 amSAN - ATH
2 stops21h 51mBritish Airways
Thu 1/87:50 pmATH - SAN
2 stops32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/3$660
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/11:43 pmSAN - ATH
2 stops25h 12mSWISS
Mon 4/74:35 pmATH - SAN
2 stops38h 05mSWISS
Deal found 3/3$663
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/210:16 amSAN - ATH
2 stops26h 44mLufthansa
Mon 4/76:35 pmATH - SAN
2 stops33h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 4/26:15 amSAN - SJJ
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/66:15 amSJJ - SAN
2 stops38h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$709

Find flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe 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 3, 2025.

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San Diego

Fly to

Southeast Europe

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 4/1

9:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop26h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/8

1:10 pm-8:16 pm

3 stops41h 06m

$608

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Tue 4/1

5:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Sofia

Mon 4/7

3:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$620

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 4/1

5:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/8

6:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$625

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 4/1

10:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/8

10:30 am-11:47 pm

1 stop23h 17m

$631

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 4/23

6:25 am-5:00 am

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/7

7:55 am-7:46 pm

1 stop21h 51m

$651

San DiegoSofia

SAN - SOF

SANSOF

San Diego

Tue 4/1

1:43 pm-10:05 am

2 stops34h 22m

Sofia

Mon 4/7

3:30 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops37h 26m

$654

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 4/1

10:37 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 53m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/8

8:25 am-8:49 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$655

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 4/1

1:43 pm-12:55 am

2 stops25h 12m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/7

4:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$663

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Wed 4/2

10:16 am-11:00 pm

2 stops26h 44m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/7

6:35 pm-6:29 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$687

San DiegoSarajevo

SAN - SJJ

SANSJJ

San Diego

Wed 4/2

6:15 am-11:50 am

2 stops20h 35m

Sarajevo Butmir

Sun 4/6

6:15 am-11:48 am

2 stops38h 33m

$709

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from San Diego to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,370). 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 YMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Southeast Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe as you normally would.

Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Europe, 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 Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast Europe. 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 Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from San Diego to Southeast Europe. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,271 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
768 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe are British Airways ($560), Turkish Airlines ($597), and American Airlines ($610).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Southeast Europe?

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to Southeast Europe consider San Diego - Athens Eleftherios V., San Diego - Dubrovnik or San Diego - Bucharest Otopeni Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from San Diego to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,370). 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 Southeast Europe

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$478Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$564Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$617Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$641Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$673Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$753Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air CanadaCheapest$997Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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