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$239+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Southeast 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ATH
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Mon 8/11
Mon 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Southeast Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Southeast Europe flight deals. Data was last updated August 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$621
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$239
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$886
From San Diego to Southeast Europe
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 6, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:00 amSAN - OTP
2 stops40h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/191:00 pmOTP - SAN
2 stops43h 54mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/6$588
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:00 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop35h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 11/204:35 pmOTP - SAN
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/4$596
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 11/208:00 amOTP - SAN
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$597
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:00 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 11/204:35 pmOTP - SAN
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$602
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/95:35 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Thu 11/205:55 amOTP - SAN
2 stops21h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 8/6$605
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/911:02 amSAN - OTP
2 stops28h 03mLufthansa
Wed 11/195:55 amOTP - SAN
2 stops21h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 8/6$609
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 11/86:10 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops33h 55mAir Canada
Thu 11/205:55 amOTP - SAN
2 stops39h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 8/6$615
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/911:02 amSAN - OTP
2 stops28h 03mLufthansa
Fri 11/215:55 amOTP - SAN
2 stops28h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 8/6$619
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:16 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops24h 49mLufthansa
Tue 11/186:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 8/6$620
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:15 pmSAN - TIA
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Wed 11/56:05 amTIA - SAN
2 stops27h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 8/5$621
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 11/119:00 amSAN - OTP
2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/205:55 amOTP - SAN
3 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/4$622
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/711:08 amSAN - TIA
2 stops27h 22mLufthansa
Thu 11/66:15 amTIA - SAN
2 stops24h 38mLufthansa
Deal found 8/5$626

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Southeast 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 August 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Southeast Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoTirana

SAN - TIA

SANTIA

San Diego

Tue 10/7

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 11/5

6:05 am-12:13 am

2 stops27h 08m

$621

San DiegoTirana

SAN - TIA

SANTIA

San Diego

Tue 10/7

11:08 am-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Tirana Rinas

Thu 11/6

6:15 am-9:53 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$626

San DiegoBelgrade

SAN - BEG

SANBEG

San Diego

Sun 9/7

10:54 am-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Thu 12/25

1:25 pm-12:15 am

2 stops19h 50m

$630

San DiegoTirana

SAN - TIA

SANTIA

San Diego

Mon 10/6

6:00 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 11/5

6:05 am-12:13 am

2 stops27h 08m

$634

San DiegoBelgrade

SAN - BEG

SANBEG

San Diego

Mon 9/8

4:11 pm-12:35 pm

3 stops35h 24m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Thu 12/25

6:25 am-8:38 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$636

San DiegoBelgrade

SAN - BEG

SANBEG

San Diego

Sat 9/6

7:21 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops32h 49m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Thu 12/25

6:25 am-10:28 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$645

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Mon 8/11

7:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 8/22

8:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$647

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Thu 10/23

4:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/6

7:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$654

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 9/8

7:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-10:14 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$655

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 9/8

2:21 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops18h 14m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/16

7:25 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$657

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from San Diego to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 YMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Southeast Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 6, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast 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 Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated August 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe, such as Delta, KLM, and Austrian Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,690 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 Southeast Europe?

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

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to Southeast Europe consider San Diego - Athens Eleftherios V., San Diego - Sofia or San Diego - Bucharest Otopeni Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Southeast 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 Southeast Europe?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from San Diego to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 Southeast Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Southeast 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 August 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$478Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$549Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$594Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$615Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$639Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$646Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$657Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$696Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$733Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$774Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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