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$253+ 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/309:40 pmSFO - SJJ
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/132:45 pmSJJ - SFO
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$602
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/307:25 pmSFO - SJJ
1 stop28h 35mSWISS
Tue 1/132:45 pmSJJ - SFO
1 stop34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$603
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Mon 12/292:40 pmSFO - ZAG
1 stop22h 35mLufthansa
Tue 1/131:35 pmZAG - SFO
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$618
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:21 amSFO - ATH
2 stops41h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/222:10 pmATH - SFO
1 stop34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$628
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop18h 00mLufthansa
Thu 1/226:25 amATH - SFO
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$646
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Wed 1/146:05 amOTP - SFO
1 stop16h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$648
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/282:40 pmSFO - TIA
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 amTIA - SFO
2 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$659
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:30 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/146:05 amOTP - SFO
2 stops25h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$662
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/282:40 pmSFO - TIA
1 stop23h 10mLufthansa
Tue 4/286:10 amTIA - SFO
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$662
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/298:50 pmSFO - ZAG
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/136:15 amZAG - SFO
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$701
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:23 amSFO - ZAG
2 stops17h 47mKLM
Tue 1/136:30 amZAG - SFO
2 stops21h 08mKLM
Deal found 12/16$704
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Wed 12/317:25 pmSFO - SJJ
1 stop33h 30mSWISS
Sun 1/112:45 pmSJJ - SFO
2 stops58h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$739

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

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Justfly.com
3 stars

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Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$475
(oojo)

One-way from

$253
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,167
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Southeast Europe

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoTirana

SFO - TIA

SFOTIA

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

2:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Tirana Rinas

Tue 3/31

6:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$562

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

4:45 pm-10:45 am

2 stops32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/7

11:40 am-2:40 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$567

San FranciscoTirana

SFO - TIA

SFOTIA

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

8:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Tirana Rinas

Tue 3/31

9:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$573

San FranciscoTirana

SFO - TIA

SFOTIA

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

1:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops48h 15m

Tirana Rinas

Fri 2/27

6:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$580

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

9:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Sofia

Sat 2/7

6:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$590

San FranciscoTirana

SFO - TIA

SFOTIA

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

6:25 pm-12:35 am

2 stops46h 10m

Tirana Rinas

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$592

San FranciscoTirana

SFO - TIA

SFOTIA

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

6:25 pm-12:35 am

2 stops46h 10m

Tirana Rinas

Mon 3/23

12:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$592

San FranciscoSarajevo

SFO - SJJ

SFOSJJ

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Sarajevo Butmir

Sun 2/15

11:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$593

San FranciscoDubrovnik

SFO - DBV

SFODBV

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Dubrovnik

Wed 5/20

9:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$594

San FranciscoDubrovnik

SFO - DBV

SFODBV

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

6:50 pm-8:25 am

1 stop28h 35m

Dubrovnik

Wed 5/20

9:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop34h 30m

$594

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Southeast Europe from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe (average of $382). Flying from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $697). 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Southeast Europe is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Southeast Europe?

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

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

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 December 18, 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
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

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
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

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
9,095 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

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
4,103 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

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
7,637 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

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
1,108 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Southeast 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 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 16h 05m. Fly via Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Southeast Europe is about 6365 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 $264 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ITA Airways from $311 and British Airways from $326 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 - Dubrovnik.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe (average of $382). Flying from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $697). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$489Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$494Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$494Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$500Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$504Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$520Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$538Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$551Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$552Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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