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How to get fromSan Diego to Athensby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from San Diego to Athens by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SAN - ATH
    16h 30m
    €405–1,091

  2. Fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane plane SAN - KLX
    2. Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    35h 58m
    €496–1,636

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,220.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Athens, Greece?

Lufthansa, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day.

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