Southeast Europe

$341+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Southeast Europe

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SFO — ATH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Southeast Europe

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 May 18, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/274:45 pm
SFO
-
SPU
2 stops16h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/212:15 pm
SPU
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$603
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Thu 8/274:45 pm
SFO
-
SPU
2 stops42h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/912:15 pm
SPU
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/17$605
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/184:45 pm
SFO
-
SPU
1 stop33h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 8/217:25 pm
SPU
-
SFO
1 stop28h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/17$634
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/184:45 pm
SFO
-
SPU
1 stop33h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/2011:30 am
SPU
-
SFO
2 stops36h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/18$636
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 8/204:45 pm
SFO
-
SPU
2 stops42h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/2011:30 am
SPU
-
SFO
2 stops36h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/18$637
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/184:45 pm
SFO
-
SPU
1 stop33h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/2411:35 am
SPU
-
SFO
1 stop36h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/17$664
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/147:35 pm
SFO
-
OTP
1 stop19h 35m
SWISS
Wed 9/26:20 am
OTP
-
SFO
1 stop19h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 5/17$664
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/295:31 pm
SFO
-
SPU
2 stops56h 39m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/912:15 pm
SPU
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/16$681
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/176:45 pm
SFO
-
TIA
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/249:35 am
TIA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$711
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2412:55 pm
SFO
-
TIA
1 stop34h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/249:35 am
TIA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$712
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 8/1210:15 pm
SFO
-
ZAG
1 stop34h 10m
LOT
Wed 8/2612:50 pm
ZAG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
LOT
Deal found 5/14$722
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/119:40 pm
SFO
-
SOF
1 stop15h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/256:10 am
SOF
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/14$727

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 May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$603
(oojo)

One-way from

$341
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,016
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Southeast Europe
One-way flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($301 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoSplit

SFO - SPU

SFOSPU

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

4:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Split

Mon 9/7

12:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$704

San FranciscoSplit

SFO - SPU

SFOSPU

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

4:45 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Split

Thu 8/27

12:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$738

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$756

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

1:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Sofia

Thu 10/22

6:30 am-3:21 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$766

San FranciscoZagreb

SFO - ZAG

SFOZAG

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

5:36 am-11:40 am

2 stops21h 04m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$783

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

12:05 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Sofia

Wed 10/7

6:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$787

San FranciscoDubrovnik

SFO - DBV

SFODBV

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

4:35 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Dubrovnik

Thu 8/27

12:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$796

San FranciscoSarajevo

SFO - SJJ

SFOSJJ

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops26h 51m

Sarajevo Butmir

Wed 9/30

6:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$797

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

2:20 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Sofia

Wed 9/30

1:50 pm-1:16 am

2 stops21h 26m

$797

San FranciscoSofia

SFO - SOF

SFOSOF

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

12:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Sofia

Tue 9/22

6:10 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$798

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe (average of $210). Flying from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,173). 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 May 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited 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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

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 11.0 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 50m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Southeast Europe is about 6256 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 $234 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $244 and KLM from $246 one-way.

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Southeast Europe (average of $210). Flying from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,173). 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$488Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$489Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$496Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$500Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$509Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$521Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$547Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$548Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$554Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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