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$360 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Athens

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Cheapest round-trip
$498
Typical prices: $755-$977
Delta
Mon 3/16Mon 3/23
SAN - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$360
Typical prices: $599-$868
Air Canada
Sat 7/18
SAN - ATH • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $498 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 42% price drop
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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

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:35 am
SAN
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ATH
17h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 3:55 pm
ATH
-
SAN
35h 10m
2 stops
$498Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 9:20 am
SAN
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ATH
37h 17m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 10:22 am
ATH
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SAN
32h 27m
2 stops
$502United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
SAN
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ATH
21h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 3:55 pm
ATH
-
SAN
35h 10m
2 stops
$509Delta
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:25 pm - 9:35 am
SAN
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ATH
26h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:05 am - 8:48 pm
ATH
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SAN
20h 43m
1 stop
$573Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:25 pm - 9:35 am
SAN
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ATH
26h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:05 am - 11:14 pm
ATH
-
SAN
23h 09m
2 stops
$583Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:10 am
SAN
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ATH
32h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:12 pm
ATH
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SAN
24h 12m
2 stops
$587Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
KLM Logo
7:00 am - 9:35 am
SAN
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ATH
17h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
1:45 pm - 1:05 pm
ATH
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SAN
32h 20m
1 stop
$588KLM
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:55 am
SAN
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ATH
26h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 12:11 am
ATH
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SAN
21h 21m
1 stop
$591Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31
KLM Logo
10:25 pm - 9:35 am
SAN
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ATH
26h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
10:05 am - 8:48 pm
ATH
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SAN
20h 43m
1 stop
$605KLM
Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 23
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 1:10 pm
SAN
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ATH
40h 30m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:55 pm
ATH
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SAN
46h 15m
2 stops
$641Scandinavian Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Athens?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Athens departing in March.

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 February, where tickets cost $516 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,284 and $1,155 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$360
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $376 for a one-way ticket and $498 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Athens, with SkyTeam 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 $1,129 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 $903 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 8205 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

10.0 ExcellentSoosnata, Feb 2026
LAX - HNL
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Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

The flight left late and I didn’t get a glass of bubbly upon boarding (which I’m used to when booking business class on other flights), but otherwise it was a pleasant flight with lovely, helpful crew members and I enjoyed my meal.

Couldn't fit knees, only 1 toilet working, didn't get anything to drink cause the stewards were not able to get to us

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

The crew was really nice. The plane seats were kinda small even for a 5’6” / 158 lbs person.

Fare was great, seat comfort the opposite as cushion was worn out. Ok for 2 hour flight, not for 4.5 hour flight..

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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?

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