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$261+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Southeast Europe

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SFO — ATH
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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CheapOair
3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$476
(oojo)

One-way from

$261
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

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February

Average price

$749
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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 November 3, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:35 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/146:15 amATH - SFO
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$541
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:20 amSFO - ATH
2 stops20h 45mAir Canada
Wed 12/106:15 amATH - SFO
2 stops25h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 11/1$542
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/32:50 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops23h 05mLufthansa
Wed 12/171:05 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/2$543
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/175:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$544
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:45 amSFO - ATH
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/46:25 amATH - SFO
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$545
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/175:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$546
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 12/48:25 amSFO - ATH
2 stops23h 40mLufthansa
Wed 12/106:15 amATH - SFO
2 stops21h 13mLufthansa
Deal found 11/2$547
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/269:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Tue 12/27:20 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/1$548
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/269:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/21:20 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$549
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sun 12/289:40 pmSFO - SOF
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Tue 1/132:00 pmSOF - SFO
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/3$550
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/93:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop24h 30mAir France
Sun 11/163:25 amATH - SFO
1 stop20h 00mAir France
Deal found 11/2$550
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/107:05 amSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/163:25 amATH - SFO
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$551

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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 November 3, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSplit

SFO - SPU

SFOSPU

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

4:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 15m

Split

Mon 5/11

12:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$516

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop18h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$544

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

9:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop18h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$544

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

9:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop18h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 1/27

6:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$544

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop18h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 2/1

2:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$544

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

9:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Sofia

Tue 1/13

2:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$550

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

7:05 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/16

3:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$551

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/16

3:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$555

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

5:50 am-1:35 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/16

3:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$555

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

8:25 am-5:15 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$558

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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 $703). 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 November 3, 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 23% 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 November 3, 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
1,775 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
1,775 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
8,996 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
4,040 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
7,544 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
1,079 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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 15h 05m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, or Lufthansa 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 $266 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $328 and Lufthansa from $443 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 - Zagreb Franjo Tuđman 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, 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 $703). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$404Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$412Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$498Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$500Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$510Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$538Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$550Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$551Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$552Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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