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$236+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Tue 1/132:20 pmFCO - SAN
1 stop34h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$561
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Tue 1/137:05 pmFCO - SAN
1 stop29h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$562
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Wed 1/147:05 amFCO - SAN
2 stops17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$592
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Tue 1/277:05 amFCO - SAN
2 stops22h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$593
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Wed 1/148:25 amFCO - SAN
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$600
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Mon 1/1212:20 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops19h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$609
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Mon 1/1212:20 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops19h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$610
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop20h 25mLufthansa
Fri 1/167:00 amFCO - SAN
1 stop17h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$611
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amSAN - LHR
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/128:05 pmLHR - SAN
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$637
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/315:35 pmSAN - BCN
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Wed 1/146:50 amBCN - SAN
2 stops19h 38mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$654
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:10 pmSAN - LHR
1 stop30h 50mDelta
Tue 1/1310:00 amLHR - SAN
2 stops19h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/11$665
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 pmSAN - BCN
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 1/1412:30 pmBCN - SAN
1 stop19h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$675

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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$447
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$236
(oojo)

Popular in

May

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November

Average price

$861

Good round-trip deal

$577 or less

Good one-way deal

$312 or less
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Europe that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Fri 1/30

11:08 am-11:35 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/8

7:25 am-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$468

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Wed 3/4

6:10 pm-8:00 am

2 stops28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/11

12:35 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops35h 04m

$472

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/21

12:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop18h 05m

$480

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop16h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$481

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 2/24

8:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/9

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$481

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/4

11:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$481

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/7

12:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$482

San DiegoMadrid

SAN - MAD

SANMAD

San Diego

Fri 1/30

2:55 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 2/8

10:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$483

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sat 3/7

6:00 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 3/21

5:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$483

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 2/22

6:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 3/9

9:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$483

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $731). 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Europe in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Europe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Europe flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Europe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Diego to Europe in just under 16h. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. 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 $156. 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?

    Most travelers choose San Diego - London Heathrow, San Diego - London Gatwick or San Diego - Madrid Barajas when deciding on the best route 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 $731). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$202Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$438Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$463Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$463Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$468Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$475Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$481Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$523Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$538Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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