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      Flight deals from San Diego to Athens International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,351. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Athens.$1,209 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Athens International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,209, select.
      Athens.$1,225 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,225, select.
      Athens.$1,240 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Athens International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,240, select.
      Athens.$1,241 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Athens International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,241, select.
      Athens.$1,262 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Athens International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,262, select.
      Athens.$1,264 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Athens International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,264, select.
      Athens.$1,322 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Athens International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,322, select.
      Athens.$1,331 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Athens International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,331, select.
      Athens.$1,337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Athens International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,337, select.
      Athens.$1,351 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Athens International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,351, select.
      Athens.$1,356 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Athens International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,356, select.
      Athens.$1,368 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Athens International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,368, select.
      Athens.$1,389 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Athens International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,389, select.
      Athens.$1,391 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Athens International on Tue, 4 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,391, select.
      Athens.$1,439 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Athens International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,439, select.
      Athens.$1,471 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Athens International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,471, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Athens International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in December.
      Sep
      from $1,439
      Oct
      from $1,351
      Nov
      from $1,331
      Dec
      from $1,225
      Jan
      from $1,264
      Feb
      from $1,337
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      Apr
      from $1,389
      May
      from $1,471
      Jun
      from $1,777
      Jul
      from $1,759
      Aug
      from $1,624

      San Diego to Athens International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Diego to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

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      San Diego to Athens: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found$1,209
      Cheapest month to flyNovember

      Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Athens International is $1,209. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Athens International. But we found flights with one stop from $1,209.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Athens International.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Athens International is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Athens International Airport on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      The cheapest airline that flies to Athens International is Delta .

      Travelling from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

      • Athens is ten hours ahead of San Diego. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.

      • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from San Diego to ATH.

      • With more people on the move during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.

      Airports in San Diego

      San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from San Diego to ATH leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:

        • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

        • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

        • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

      • The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

      • Catching an early flight from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near San Diego International Airport:

      • Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.

      • SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.

      McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

      • From central San Diego, CLD is around 48 kilometres away. When working out how to get there, find out whether public transport is an option or if it's better to drive.

      • Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to ATH flight:

      • McClellan-Palomar Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 88% of flights out of here land when expected.

      About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

      • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:

      • To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.

      Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

      • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens is around 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.

      • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

      • At the moment, $548 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,209. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • To pick up cheap flights from San Diego to ATH, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

      • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket.

      • Finding a cheap plane ticket from San Diego to ATH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

      • Save money on your flight from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

      The best time to fly from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

      • It's time to decide when to book your flight from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.

      • The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your San Diego to ATH plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

      • Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

      More about Athens

      • Start your Athens trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:

      • Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are must-visits when exploring Athens.

      Explore more of Greece

      • Athens is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres northwest of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

      • If there's time to check out another side of Greece, consider Kalamaria, roughly 306 kilometres north of Athens. Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum are the start of reasons to visit.

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