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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Southeast Europe

SFO — ATH
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Fri 11/13
Fri 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 80 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 $651). Flying from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,327). 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

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
2,018 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,362 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,277 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,261 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • 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 $156 on Virgin Atlantic. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air France from $226 and British Airways from $234 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 - Bucharest Otopeni Intl and San Francisco - Sofia.

  • 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 $651). Flying from San Francisco to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,327). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$245Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$489Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$500Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$502Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$518Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$521Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$567Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$581Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$582Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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