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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Europe from $245

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London
London1 stop$537
Paris
Paris2 stops$541
Madrid
Madrid2 stops$592
Athens
Athens2 stops$674
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops$662
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$873
Dublin
Dublin1 stop$993
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$581
Milan
Milan1 stop$602
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$574
Munich
Munich2 stops$726
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stop$465
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$719
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$525
Vienna
Vienna1 stop$675

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Flight from San Diego to London Gatwick Airport

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • Can I fly direct from San Diego to Europe?

    Various airlines, including Air France, British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia, and Lufthansa Airlines, offer direct flights from San Diego to several European airports, including London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, and Dublin. London Heathrow offers more direct routes from San Diego than other European airports. Flying direct from San Diego to Europe provides convenience and time saving, as you will have a shorter travel time and reduced baggage handling.

  • Which budget-friendly airport in Europe should I consider flying into from San Diego?

    Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is home to most low-cost airlines, including easyJet, Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and Transavia, providing a wide range of budget-friendly flight options to various European destinations when you fly in from San Diego. ORY offers convenient transportation options, including trains that connect to other cities for a cost-effective travel experience throughout France and neighboring European countries.

  • Which European airport should I fly into from San Diego to explore the Greek Islands?

    Consider flying into Athens International Airport (ATH) from San Diego for visits to the Greek Islands, as the airport is the main gateway to Greece and offers numerous flight options and connections to various Greek Islands. You can easily access famous islands from ATH, including Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete, by flight and ferry.

  • Which airport in Europe should I consider for visits to Central Europe from San Diego?

    When visiting Central Europe from San Diego, consider flying into Vienna International Airport (VIE). VIE's central location connects major European cities, including Austria, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. The airport is well-equipped for a smooth travel experience. The city of Vienna offers a rich cultural background and serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the diverse charms of Central Europe.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Europe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Europe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Europe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Europe from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Europe with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Europe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Europe from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Diego to the following destinations at these prices or less: London $784 one-way - $872 round-trip
  • On average*, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the main airport serving San Diego and nearby cities, including Coronado, Lemon Grove, and La Mesa. The airport is a focus city for Alaska Airlines and an operating base for Southwest Airlines, offering frequent flights to various European destinations.
  • Most of the flights from San Diego to Europe fly into London because of the historical landmarks and cultural attractions, and the city is a central hub for business travelers. Most flights to London from SAN fly into London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) by British Airways, which offers direct year-round frequent flights on the route, and Aer Lingus, offering seasonal flights.
  • Consider flying into Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) as the airport is known for shorter security waiting times and efficient check-in processes; therefore, ideal for a smooth travel experience when visiting Europe from San Diego.
  • Consider flying British Airways from SAN to Europe, as the airline offers special meals for passengers with special nutritional needs. The airline provides various meals, including vegan, vegetarian, child, diabetic, lactose-free, and halal meals upon request. Ensure you inform the airline in advance on your special dietary requirements.
  • If you have carry-on baggage flying from SAN to Europe, consider flying with Turkish Airlines, which allows Economy passengers to have one piece of carry-on weighing up to 17.6 lb with maximum dimensions of 21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches. The airline also allows an extra personal item, including a purse with dimensions 16 x 12 x 6 inches, at no additional cost.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Europe

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Europe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10333 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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7.9Comfort
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

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