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How to get from San Diego to Athens

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via London: about 17h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Detroit, Chicago, Toronto and Montreal. Two tickets from $608.

Flights from San Diego to Athens

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via London
17h 25m
two tickets, via Chicago
$608
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,943 mi (11,173 km)
fastest
Via London
United Kingdom
17h 25m
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Athens: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Athens flight 3h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,234
Via Detroit
17h 26m
with the connection
San Diego to Detroit flight 4h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Athens flight 9h 58m
Via Chicago
17h 30m
with the connection
San Diego to Chicago flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Athens flight 10h 15m
two ticketsfrom $608
Via Toronto
Canada
17h 31m
with the connection
San Diego to Toronto flight 4h 56m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Athens flight 9h 35m
two ticketsfrom $776
Via Montreal
Canada
17h 36m
with the connection
San Diego to Montreal flight 5h 31m
Connection of about 3h
Montreal to Athens flight 9h 5m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Athens

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, August and September, +28° to +33° by day, sea +22° to +26°. In November it is +19° by day and +11° at night, sea +20°, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +5° +16° 9 days
Feb
+14° +5° +15° 8 days
Mar
+16° +7° +15° 9 days
Apr
+20° +10° +17° 7 days
May
+25° +14° +18° 6 days
Jun
+31° +20° +22° 4 days
Jul
+34° +24° +26° 2 days
Aug
+33° +23° +26° 3 days
Sep
+28° +18° +25° 5 days
Oct
+23° +14° +23° 4 days
Nov
+19° +11° +20° 7 days
Dec
+15° +7° +18° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Athens?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Athens?
Via London: 10h 40m to the connection, 3h 45m after it, about 17h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Athens with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $608. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Athens?
London (17h 25m total), Detroit (17h 26m total), Chicago (17h 30m total), Toronto (17h 31m total) and Montreal (17h 36m total).
How far is Athens from San Diego?
6,943 mi (11,173 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.