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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Europe

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
Londonnonstop$946
Paris
Paris1 stop$808
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$779
Athens
Athens1 stop$878
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$1,147
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$726
Dublin
Dublin1 stop$400
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop$798
Milan
Milan2 stops$712
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$711
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stops$742
Munich
Munich2 stops$835
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$863
Prague
Prague1 stop$800
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$744
London
Londonnonstop$946
Paris
Paris1 stop$808
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$779
Athens
Athens1 stop$878
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$1,147
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$726
Dublin
Dublin1 stop$400
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop$798
Milan
Milan2 stops$712
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$711
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stops$742
Munich
Munich2 stops$835
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$863
Prague
Prague1 stop$800
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$744

Book Cheap San Diego to Europe Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Europe 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 Europe

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 29
JetBlue Logo
8:17 pm - 9:45 amSAN  San Diego-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
28h 28m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
JetBlue Logo
12:50 pm - 12:34 pmBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SAN San Diego
32h 44m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
$773JetBlue
Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28
United Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 9:15 amSAN  San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas
50h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 6:53 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego
16h 38m1 stop Newark
$779United Airlines
Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 31
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 5:50 pmSAN  San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas
15h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 am - 7:49 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego
22h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles Los Angeles
$780Lufthansa
Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 8:00 amSAN  San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas
24h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:49 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego
22h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles Los Angeles
$780Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 9:15 amSAN  San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas
17h 05m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:57 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego
41h 32m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$780United Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 18
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 5:40 pmSAN  San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas
15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
11:50 am - 3:25 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego
36h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$781Lufthansa
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 6:50 amSAN  San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas
23h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 8:24 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego
20h 59m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Los Angeles Los Angeles
$781Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 26
British Airways Logo
7:40 pm - 9:40 amSAN  San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas
29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 5:10 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego
28h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
$782British Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
JetBlue Logo
8:20 pm - 9:45 amSAN  San Diego-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
28h 25m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
JetBlue Logo
12:50 pm - 12:34 pmBCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SAN San Diego
32h 44m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
$787JetBlue
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 8
British Airways Logo
7:40 pm - 8:10 pmSAN  San Diego-MAD Madrid Barajas
15h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
11:05 am - 5:52 pmMAD  Madrid Barajas-SAN San Diego
15h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$789British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Europe flights

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

What is the cheapest San Diego to Europe flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from San Diego found in the last 5 days was to London, at $783 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Diego (SAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $783.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Diego to Europe depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $927 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $989.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Europe?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,069, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Europe, 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 Europe is February, when tickets cost $627 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,225 and $1,118 respectively.

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

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

When flying from San Diego to Europe, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

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 Europe, 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 Europe, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$284
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Rome

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 from San Diego to Europe 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 from San Diego to Europe with an airline and back 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 from San Diego to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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 $442 one-way - $980 round-trip; Munich $475 one-way - $937 round-trip
  • 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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