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$249+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CPH
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Europe

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:00 am
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop14h 50m
Air Canada
Fri 9/181:30 pm
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops32h 11m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/6$577
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/46:00 pm
SAN
-
BCN
1 stop30h 10m
British Airways
Sat 12/121:30 pm
BCN
-
SAN
1 stop17h 14m
British Airways
Deal found 3/10$577
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:00 am
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop14h 50m
Air Canada
Fri 10/2312:45 pm
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops32h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/9$578
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:20 am
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop14h 10m
Iberia
Sat 10/33:55 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop16h 33m
Iberia
Deal found 3/8$584
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:40 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
British Airways
Wed 10/213:55 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 3/7$593
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:10 pm
SAN
-
DUB
1 stop26h 35m
KLM
Wed 11/118:50 am
DUB
-
SAN
1 stop35h 15m
KLM
Deal found 3/5$594
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/121:10 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop34h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 10/2812:35 pm
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops30h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/7$595
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:20 am
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops15h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 9/1812:45 pm
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops37h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$597
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/297:00 am
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop14h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 10/131:30 pm
MAD
-
SAN
2 stops38h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/6$598
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/38:50 am
SAN
-
DUB
2 stops16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/1310:45 am
DUB
-
SAN
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:40 pm
SAN
-
MAD
2 stops24h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 9/2512:45 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop16h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/209:45 pm
SAN
-
MAD
1 stop25h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 9/301:30 pm
MAD
-
SAN
1 stop31h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$600

Find flight deals from San Diego to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$577
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$249
(SmartFares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$642

Good round-trip deal

$619 or less

Good one-way deal

$406 or less
From San Diego to Europe
One-way flight from San Diego to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Europe.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Europe.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Europe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 9/1

5:00 pm-6:50 am

3 stops28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/17

11:15 am-10:10 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$672

San DiegoDublin

SAN - DUB

SANDUB

San Diego

Sun 9/6

5:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops32h 45m

Dublin

Sun 9/13

9:50 am-11:47 am

1 stop33h 57m

$674

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 4/13

7:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-6:19 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$675

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Mon 4/13

6:20 am-9:00 am

2 stops17h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/30

11:15 am-8:04 am

2 stops29h 49m

$678

San DiegoDublin

SAN - DUB

SANDUB

San Diego

Mon 3/30

6:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop17h 40m

Dublin

Tue 4/7

5:55 am-6:20 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$681

San DiegoDublin

SAN - DUB

SANDUB

San Diego

Tue 3/31

6:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop17h 40m

Dublin

Tue 4/7

5:55 am-6:20 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$681

San DiegoDublin

SAN - DUB

SANDUB

San Diego

Tue 3/31

10:52 am-9:45 am

1 stop14h 53m

Dublin

Tue 4/7

8:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$685

San DiegoDublin

SAN - DUB

SANDUB

San Diego

Wed 4/22

1:03 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops20h 12m

Dublin

Tue 4/28

6:00 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$705

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 4/12

7:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 4/28

10:30 am-11:33 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$718

San DiegoDublin

SAN - DUB

SANDUB

San Diego

Mon 4/6

6:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop17h 40m

Dublin

Mon 4/13

10:00 am-8:42 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$735

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Europe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Europe?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Europe (average of $202). Flying from San Diego to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $709). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

When flying from San Diego to Europe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San Diego to Europe by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Europe?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Europe. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Europe?

    Air Canada, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from San Diego to Europe in just under 13h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 12m. The distance between San Diego and Europe is about 5839 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Europe one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $179. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Europe for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Europe?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Europe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Europe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Europe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Europe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Europe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Europe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Europe?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Europe (average of $202). Flying from San Diego to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $709). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Diego to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Europe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$181Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
KLMCheapest$383Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$444Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$460Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$463Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$463Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$493Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$498Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$522Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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