Southeast Europe

$301+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ATH
Feb 14 — Feb 211
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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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$433
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$301
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$759
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From San Diego to Southeast Europe
One-way flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

Find flight deals from San Diego to Southeast Europe

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 January 15, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 2/166:00 pm
SAN
-
ATH
1 stop19h 10m
British Airways
Thu 2/267:50 pm
ATH
-
SAN
1 stop30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/14$433
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/155:35 pm
SAN
-
ATH
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/25:40 pm
ATH
-
SAN
2 stops37h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$436
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/119:24 am
SAN
-
ATH
2 stops19h 41m
British Airways
Wed 2/188:20 pm
ATH
-
SAN
1 stop29h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 1/14$437
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/115:35 pm
SAN
-
ATH
1 stop22h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 2/186:35 am
ATH
-
SAN
2 stops26h 09m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/14$439
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 3/166:23 am
SAN
-
ATH
2 stops24h 27m
British Airways
Tue 3/318:00 pm
ATH
-
SAN
2 stops36h 34m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$440
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 11/75:00 pm
SAN
-
ATH
2 stops32h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 11/191:00 pm
ATH
-
SAN
2 stops32h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/15$444
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/154:45 pm
SAN
-
ATH
2 stops22h 35m
British Airways
Mon 3/28:10 pm
ATH
-
SAN
2 stops36h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$448
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/191:09 pm
SAN
-
ATH
2 stops26h 16m
British Airways
Thu 2/267:30 am
ATH
-
SAN
1 stop18h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$450
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 3/39:29 am
SAN
-
TIA
2 stops17h 51m
British Airways
Wed 4/18:45 am
TIA
-
SAN
2 stops22h 49m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$498
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sat 2/2810:35 pm
SAN
-
OTP
2 stops30h 20m
British Airways
Fri 3/208:00 am
OTP
-
SAN
1 stop18h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 1/14$499
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/106:00 pm
SAN
-
OTP
1 stop35h 45m
British Airways
Tue 2/174:40 pm
OTP
-
SAN
1 stop33h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$500
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 4/71:40 pm
SAN
-
DBV
1 stop24h 45m
KLM
Mon 4/131:25 pm
DBV
-
SAN
1 stop31h 25m
KLM
Deal found 1/12$508

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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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Southeast Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Sun 2/15

6:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/2

4:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$441

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Sun 2/15

4:45 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/2

8:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$448

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 2/16

6:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/26

7:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$454

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 3/24

3:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/2

6:35 am-8:36 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$496

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sat 2/28

10:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 3/20

8:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$499

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 2/10

6:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/17

4:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$500

San DiegoAthens

SAN - ATH

SANATH

San Diego

Mon 2/16

11:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/26

6:35 am-10:44 pm

3 stops26h 09m

$501

San DiegoTirana

SAN - TIA

SANTIA

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 4/1

8:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$501

San DiegoDubrovnik

SAN - DBV

SANDBV

San Diego

Tue 4/7

1:45 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubrovnik

Mon 4/13

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 25m

$512

San DiegoDubrovnik

SAN - DBV

SANDBV

San Diego

Mon 4/6

10:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Dubrovnik

Wed 4/15

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 25m

$512

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe (average of $467). Flying from San Diego to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $811). 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.

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 January 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Southeast Europe, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada. 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, and Delta fly from San Diego to Southeast Europe in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h. The distance between San Diego and Southeast Europe is about 6947 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe are KLM ($308), British Airways ($351), and Lufthansa ($415).

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Southeast Europe (average of $467). Flying from San Diego to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $811). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$467Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$497Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$500Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$506Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$537Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$587Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$592Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$595Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$608Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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