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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Athens (SAN-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Athens

Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:10 amSAN-ATH
18h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 6:00 pmATH-SAN
31h 55m1 stop
$639American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 23
British Airways Logo
1:17 pm - 6:05 pmSAN-ATH
18h 48m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:55 am - 2:50 pmATH-SAN
16h 55m1 stop
$640British Airways
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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 4
SWISS Logo
4:07 pm - 12:55 amSAN-ATH
22h 48m2 stops
SWISS Logo
7:05 am - 10:20 pmATH-SAN
25h 15m2 stops
$645SWISS
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Sun, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 14
Delta Logo
10:15 pm - 8:20 amSAN-ATH
24h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 11:47 pmATH-SAN
23h 17m1 stop
$652Delta
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Wed, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
12:52 pm - 6:35 pmSAN-ATH
19h 43m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 10:29 pmATH-SAN
24h 54m2 stops
$659United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 23
United Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 11:00 pmSAN-ATH
19h 04m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:41 pmATH-SAN
27h 41m2 stops
$661United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Thu, Nov 6
Delta Logo
9:48 pm - 7:00 amSAN-ATH
23h 12m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:50 pm - 11:47 pmATH-SAN
20h 57m1 stop
$662Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 21
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 11:00 pmSAN-ATH
19h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 3:25 pmATH-SAN
19h 25m1 stop
$665Lufthansa
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 21
Lufthansa Logo
11:08 am - 11:00 pmSAN-ATH
25h 52m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 3:25 pmATH-SAN
19h 25m1 stop
$669Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Nov 5
Air Canada Logo
12:25 pm - 10:05 amSAN-ATH
35h 40m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:35 am - 11:38 amATH-SAN
39h 03m2 stops
$677Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Athens, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Athens, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Athens is March, where tickets cost $810 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,427 and $1,236 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Athens, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$333
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Athens

When to book flights from San Diego to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Athens

  • Do I need to get a visa before I fly from San Diego to Athens?

    If you are making your way to Athens on vacation and you are not going to stay in Greece for more than 90 days, you don't need to get a visa before your trip.

  • Does the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) offer any shower facilities for passengers?

    Most of the lounges at this airport offer shower facilities. Passengers will find Goldair and Skyserv lounges in both terminal buildings.

  • Are there any hotels that location close to the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos?

    There are three hotels that all have a location quite close to the airport property. Peri's Hotel offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service, and the Comfort Stay Airport Boutique Hotel also offers free airport shuttles. The Sofitel Athens Airport sits right on the airport property and is only about a 2-minute walk from the terminal building.

  • What are some of the best transportation choices to get from the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos to downtown Athens?

    When passengers would like to utilize public transportation to make this trip, one option is to travel on the Line M3 light rail line operated by OASA in about 42 minutes. OASA also offers their Line X95 bus that makes the trip in about 1h 10min. If you would like to take a taxi, you should expect the trip to take about 30 minutes.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Athens was $333 for a one-way ticket and $639 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Athens?

    A passport is required to fly from San Diego to Athens.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Athens?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Athens?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Athens, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Athens from San Diego?

    Munich is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Athens.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Athens, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Athens are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,172 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,098 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Athens.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens 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 Athens?

    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 Athens with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Athens from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Athens

  • If you would like to find a comfortable and convenient way to get from downtown San Diego to the San Diego International Airport (SAN) that does not involve driving your own vehicle, one of the best options is to take the Line 992 bus operated by San Diego Metro Transit that makes this trip in about 11 minutes.
  • If you are going to be driving your own car to the San Diego International Airport and you want the most convenient choice for parking, both terminal buildings at this airport offer curbside valet service. The best way to ensure space is available for you at this parking location is to book your parking ahead of time online on the airport's website.
  • If you are the adventurous sort of traveler that plans on riding a bicycle to the San Diego International Airport before your flight to Athens, this airport offers lockers for bicycles that are free to use in two different locations. The first location is just to the south of the pet relief area in the western part of Terminal Two, and the second location is in the eastern part of Terminal One near the pedestrian bridge.
  • Moms that are flying out of San Diego International Airport and nursing an infant will find three lactation rooms at this airport. The first room has a location on the second level of Terminal One in the West Rotunda, the second is near Gate Three, and the third is in Terminal Two near Gate 34.
  • If you're looking for something to do to pass the time before your flight from San Diego International Airport, why not get your shoes shined at The Classic Shine, which has a location on the eastern part of Terminal One at the top of the rotunda escalator.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Athens

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7979 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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Only issue was with seating. The economy fare we purchased did say there was no guarantee the three people in our party would be seated together, and we were not. At the gate, the agent told us more specifically, the fare we purchased meant we would be seated in middle seats only. This should just be made more obvious.

10.0 ExcellentPeter, Jul 2025BOS - ATH
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Only issue was with seating. The economy fare we purchased did say there was no guarantee the three people in our party would be seated together, and we were not. At the gate, the agent told us more specifically, the fare we purchased meant we would be seated in middle seats only. This should just be made more obvious.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

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