Cheap flights from San Diego to Europe from $280

The cheapest month to fly to Europe from San Diego is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $629, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Europe during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $672.

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Europe is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Europe on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $923. Flights from San Diego to Europe on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,043. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from San Diego to Europe in the afternoon for as low as $969. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,019. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from San Diego to Amsterdam Schiphol for the best San Diego - Europe flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Europe from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Europe for around $1,044 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Europe from San Diego for as low as $891 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to Europe flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

WestJet, JetBlue, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Europe

British Airways, United Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Europe from San Diego according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Europe. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Europe on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, 11 flights take off from San Diego and land in Europe each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00PM, with 59% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of September 2026, 80 flights take off from San Diego and land in Europe each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.