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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, Aug 6 - Fri, Sep 5
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3:57 pm - 9:00 pmSAN-ATH
19h 03m2 stops
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9:45 am - 11:45 pmATH-SAN
24h 00m2 stops
Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 27
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1:17 pm - 9:00 pmSAN-ATH
21h 43m2 stops
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4:00 pm - 5:56 pmATH-SAN
35h 56m2 stops
Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 8
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11:20 am - 12:25 amSAN-ATH
27h 05m2 stops
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12:50 pm - 3:45 pmATH-SAN
36h 55m1 stop
$627United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 3
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8:10 am - 10:05 amSAN-ATH
15h 55m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 10:02 pmATH-SAN
40h 02m2 stops
$628United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Jan 8
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6:15 am - 2:00 pmSAN-ATH
21h 45m2 stops
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12:50 pm - 12:03 pmATH-SAN
57h 13m2 stops
$630Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
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4:40 pm - 1:10 pmSAN-ATH
34h 30m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 2:50 pmATH-SAN
29h 20m1 stop
$631British Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 22
Air Canada Logo
8:10 am - 10:05 amSAN-ATH
15h 55m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 3:51 pmATH-SAN
37h 41m2 stops
$633Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 22
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4:40 pm - 2:10 amSAN-ATH
23h 30m1 stop
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11:05 am - 7:23 pmATH-SAN
18h 18m1 stop
$642British Airways
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 17
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6:30 am - 1:20 pmSAN-ATH
20h 50m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 11:41 amATH-SAN
30h 11m1 stop
$661Delta
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 17
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6:30 am - 1:20 pmSAN-ATH
20h 50m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 11:41 amATH-SAN
30h 11m1 stop
$662Delta
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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 February, where tickets cost $648 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,432 and $1,204 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$238
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase 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.
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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 $238 for a one-way ticket and $538 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 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 $1,168 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,125 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 7951 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
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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.

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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.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

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

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

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...!

Somehow, my booking was under my preferred name instead of my legal name so they almost didn’t let me board the plane at LAX. This problem should have been notified to me when I was still in Toronto.

Good flight, slightly cramped as the seats are very close together

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

No Charging ports for personal electronics, which were required to use wifi entertainment.

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

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.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Delayed over 2 hours. Bring your own snacks or prepare to pay. No entertainment and no plug plugs for charging.

Very crowded, no real explanation of food "chicken or pasta?" After dinner no drinks service. Plane was clean, but little help with finding soaces fir luggage to get into overhead bins. Many passengers putting 2 bags, hats, duty free in overhead bins so no space for roll ons

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.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

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