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Cheapest round-trip
$848
Typical prices: $605-$825
SWISS
Tue 11/10Fri 11/20
SAN - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$409
Typical prices: $436-$549
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/14
SAN - ATH • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Athens. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,076 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 48m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 49% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Athens

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 20
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10:40 am - 12:40 amSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
28h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich
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7:05 am - 10:27 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
25h 22m2 stops Zurich San Francisco
$848SWISS
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18
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10:40 am - 12:40 amSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
28h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich
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7:05 am - 8:37 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
23h 32m2 stops Zurich San Francisco
$848SWISS
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8
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6:00 pm - 11:10 pmSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
19h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:10 pm - 4:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
30h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
$877British Airways
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:00 pm - 1:25 amSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
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7:55 am - 4:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
18h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
$878British Airways
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
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12:55 pm - 4:50 pmSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
41h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich
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1:00 pm - 6:37 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
39h 37m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$894Air Canada
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Feb 23
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10:10 pm - 9:35 amSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
25h 25m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:10 am - 12:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$896Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Feb 18
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7:29 am - 9:35 amSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 06m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:10 am - 12:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$896Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Feb 18
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6:45 am - 11:00 amSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
18h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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6:45 am - 5:59 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
21h 14m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl
$898Air Canada
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Feb 17
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5:35 pm - 1:30 amSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:40 am - 3:45 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
19h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$899United Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Feb 17
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5:35 pm - 1:30 amSAN  San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:40 am - 3:45 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego
19h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$899United Airlines
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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.

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 November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Athens from San Diego usually cost between $970 and $1,221 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $848 on SWISS (Nov 10-Nov 18).

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 $497 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,387 and $1,349 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 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$409
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Athens was $409 for a one-way ticket and $848 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?

    London 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 $1,182 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $842 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.

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