Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Diego and Athens?

Munich (MUC) was the most common stop: 27% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Diego to Athens?

Flights connecting via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 31m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios V.?

American Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Athens Eleftherios V.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Diego to Athens?

Montreal (YUL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 49m.

What airlines fly to Athens?

British Airways, United Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Athens from San Diego according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Athens. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Athens on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Diego to Athens?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $799.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:06 pm - 12:40 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 34m2 stops San Francisco Zurich

7:05 am - 10:31 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

25h 26m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$846SWISS

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10

12:55 pm - 11:00 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

36h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

6:40 am - 3:45 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

19h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$867Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 10

6:35 pm - 6:00 pmSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

14h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 3:25 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

19h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$869Lufthansa

Wed, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 30

6:35 pm - 6:00 pmSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

14h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 3:25 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

19h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$873Lufthansa

Wed, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 30

6:35 pm - 6:00 pmSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

14h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:10 pm - 6:30 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

39h 20m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$888United Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 30

6:35 pm - 6:00 pmSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

14h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:10 pm - 3:53 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

36h 43m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Newark

$888United Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 30

4:45 pm - 11:00 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

32h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:00 pm - 3:55 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

36h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

$898Air Canada

Tue, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 12

12:55 pm - 11:00 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

36h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

1:00 pm - 3:08 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

36h 08m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$904Air Canada

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 4

2:05 pm - 4:30 pmSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

16h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:45 am - 8:49 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

19h 04m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$909Delta

Tue, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 12

3:05 pm - 1:20 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:10 am - 1:10 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$913Delta

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 25

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6:35 pm - 1:30 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:45 am - 8:24 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

23h 39m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$1,086Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 5

6:35 pm - 1:30 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:55 pm - 3:45 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

36h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,094Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 5

10:20 pm - 9:05 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 45m1 stop Newark

12:25 pm - 9:22 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

18h 57m1 stop Newark

$1,095United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 5

10:20 pm - 9:05 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 45m1 stop Newark

12:25 pm - 9:22 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

18h 57m1 stop Newark

$1,095United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

6:35 am - 9:05 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

17h 30m1 stop Newark

6:45 am - 8:37 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

23h 52m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$1,097United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

6:35 am - 9:05 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

17h 30m1 stop Newark

6:45 am - 10:27 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

25h 42m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$1,097United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

10:20 pm - 9:05 amSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 45m1 stop Newark

6:45 am - 8:37 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

23h 52m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$1,097United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 5

9:45 pm - 1:35 pmSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

30h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:20 pm - 3:28 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

35h 08m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,933Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

9:45 pm - 1:35 pmSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

54h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:20 pm - 3:28 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

35h 08m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,257Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 5

10:57 am - 6:40 pmSAN San Diego-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 43m3 stops Los Angeles San Francisco Kastrup Copenhagen

8:20 am - 10:43 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SAN San Diego

24h 23m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen San Francisco Los Angeles

$2,384Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

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Mar 1

SAN4:06 pmSan Diego

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ATH7:05 amAthens Eleftherios V.

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ATH7:05 amAthens Eleftherios V.

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Mar 4

SAN10:51 amSan Diego

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Mar 14

ATH7:05 amAthens Eleftherios V.

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Mar 24

SAN6:35 pmSan Diego

14h 25m

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ATH6:00 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 30

ATH6:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

19h 25m

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SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$869

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Mar 24

SAN6:35 pmSan Diego

14h 25m

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ATH6:00 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 30

ATH6:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

19h 25m

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SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

$873

Lufthansa

Mar 17

SAN11:00 amSan Diego

29h 30m

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ATH1:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.

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ATH7:30 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

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6:35 pm-6:00 pm

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Tue 3/30

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1 stop19h 25m

$873

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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6:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/30

1:10 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops39h 20m

$888

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Wed 3/24

6:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/30

1:10 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$888

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Tue 3/2

4:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/12

1:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$898

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Mon 3/1

12:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/4

1:00 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops36h 08m

$904

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Tue 3/2

2:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop16h 25m

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Fri 3/12

11:45 am-8:49 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$909

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SAN San Diego - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SANATH

San Diego

Tue 3/16

3:05 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/25

6:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$913

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Athens?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $843 to $1,114.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $846.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

The cheapest month to fly to Athens from San Diego is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $497, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Athens during the month of February, then departing from San Diego during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $791.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around $1,016 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Athens from San Diego for as low as $813 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Athens flight.

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Best Price Found	$399
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
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The best one-way flight to Athens from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $399. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Athens found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $846.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Athens takes 14h 25m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Athens. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Athens.

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How far is San Diego to Athens Eleftherios V. by plane?
San Diego and Athens Eleftherios V. are 6937.7 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 14h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Athens?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Diego and Athens, the leading airline is British Airways, making up 25% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Lufthansa with 24%, United Airlines with 21%, and Delta with 9%.

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $467	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 2,022 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $500	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,664 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $564	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,794 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,405 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $580	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,267 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $592	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,592 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $705	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,288 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,243 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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