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$257+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATH
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Southeast Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Southeast Europe flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$508
(SWISS)

One-way from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$826
From San Francisco to Southeast Europe
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:25 pmSFO - HER
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Tue 11/45:50 pmHER - SFO
1 stop32h 40mSWISS
Deal found 9/16$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 11/49:40 pmSFO - SOF
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Tue 11/186:00 amSOF - SFO
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$514
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:40 pmSFO - SPU
1 stop15h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/259:00 pmSPU - SFO
1 stop29h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$518
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:30 pmSFO - SOF
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/146:10 amSOF - SFO
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/59:40 pmSFO - SOF
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Wed 11/196:10 amSOF - SFO
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 9/16$527
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:40 pmSFO - HER
1 stop28h 00mSWISS
Tue 10/218:50 pmHER - SFO
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 9/15$529
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/214:30 pmSFO - TIA
1 stop34h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 11/191:15 pmTIA - SFO
1 stop34h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$536
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/283:40 pmSFO - ZAG
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Wed 11/56:15 amZAG - SFO
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/16$536
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/278:25 pmSFO - SPU
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/35:35 pmSPU - SFO
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$539
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:25 amSFO - SOF
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:10 amSOF - SFO
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$541
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 11/42:40 pmSFO - ZAG
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Tue 11/186:15 amZAG - SFO
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$542
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:30 amSFO - SPU
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/53:15 pmSPU - SFO
2 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$544

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Southeast Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

9:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Sofia

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$514

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

7:30 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Sofia

Fri 11/14

6:10 am-9:22 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$526

San FranciscoHeraklion

SFO - HER

SFOHER

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 10/21

8:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$529

San FranciscoTirana

SFO - TIA

SFOTIA

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

4:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 11/19

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$536

San FranciscoTirana

SFO - TIA

SFOTIA

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 10/22

1:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$546

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

8:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Sofia

Mon 11/17

5:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$548

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

1:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Sofia

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-9:22 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$551

San FranciscoTirana

SFO - TIA

SFOTIA

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

1:36 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops24h 54m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 11/19

6:05 am-8:34 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$553

San FranciscoDubrovnik

SFO - DBV

SFODBV

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

11:33 pm-7:15 am

2 stops22h 42m

Dubrovnik

Wed 11/5

5:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$553

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

10:48 am-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 02m

Sofia

Fri 11/14

6:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$555

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,282). 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 SFO to YMH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Southeast 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 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 September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Southeast Europe have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,036 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in 15h 05m. Fly via Lufthansa, SWISS, or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Southeast Europe is about 6481 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 Francisco to Southeast Europe one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $279 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aer Lingus from $412 and SWISS from $479 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to Southeast Europe are San Francisco - Athens Eleftherios V., San Francisco - Split and San Francisco - Bucharest Otopeni Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,282). 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 Francisco to Southeast Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$404Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$494Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$499Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$537Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$551Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$552Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$569Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$575Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$580Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$613Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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