How long is the flight from San Diego to Athens?

Airlines like United Airlines, British Airways, and Delta fly from San Diego to Athens in about 16h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 58m. The distance between San Diego and Athens is about 6947 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to ATH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Athens as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Athens?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Athens.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Athens?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 November 2026.

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Deal found 6/11£727

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Deal found 6/11£857

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Deal found 8/11£858

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Round-trip from	£667
One-way from	£321
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£712

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4 total stops
47h 40m total
San Diego to Athens

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United Airlines
15/3-31/12
3 total stops
53h 19m total
San Diego to Athens

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Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

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Sat 10/4

22:30-08:10

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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22:30-08:10

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Thu 26/11

07:32-09:35

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Athens Eleftherios V.

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00:00-14:00

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Tue 16/3

22:42-10:05

1 stop26h 23m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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06:40-16:45

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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22:42-10:05

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Athens Eleftherios V.

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06:40-16:45

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£679

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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18:00-01:25

1 stop21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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07:55-16:10

1 stop18h 15m

£706

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Wed 17/3

18:35-01:30

1 stop21h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

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12:55-16:45

1 stop36h 50m

£726

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Tue 16/3

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 21/3

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2 stops22h 00m

£726

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Athens?

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Athens is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Athens?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Athens (average of £371). Flying from San Diego to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,050). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to Athens?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Athens flights typically cost between £480 and £812 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £667 on Scandinavian Airlines (5 Feb–14 Feb).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Diego to Athens?
Airlines like United Airlines, British Airways, and Delta fly from San Diego to Athens in about 16h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 58m. The distance between San Diego and Athens is about 6947 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Athens that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Athens?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Athens.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Athens 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 Diego to Athens?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Athens (average of £371). Flying from San Diego to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,050). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Athens?

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Athens is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Athens?

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to Athens?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Athens flights typically cost between £480 and £812 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £667 on Scandinavian Airlines (5 Feb–14 Feb).

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San Diego to Athens flights typically cost between £480 and £812 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £667 on Scandinavian Airlines (5 Feb–14 Feb).