Cheap flights from San Diego to Santorini from £515

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3 stops
Tue, Jun 16
San Diego SANSantorini JTR
£515
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Tue, Jun 16
San Diego SANSantorini JTR
£525
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Sat, Jun 20
San Diego SANSantorini JTR
£542
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
San Diego SANSantorini JTR
£550
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Tue, Jun 16
San Diego SANSantorini JTR
£551
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Wed, Jun 17
San Diego SANSantorini JTR
£559
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Wed, Jun 17 – Wed, Jun 24
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£1,011
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Wed, Jun 17 – Wed, Jun 24
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£1,034
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Sat, Jun 20 – Wed, Jun 24
San Diego SANSantorini JTR
£1,062
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Sat, Jun 20 – Fri, Jun 26
San Diego SANSantorini JTR
£1,066
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Sat, Jun 20 – Wed, Jun 24
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£1,093
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£515

Cheapest round-trip

£1,011

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from Santorini airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus to Fira.

Santorini is served by one airport, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), located approximately 6 km southeast of Fira, the island's main town. Despite the short distance, the winding roads and seasonal traffic can affect travel times. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. The bus service connects the airport to Fira, from where travelers can reach other villages. Taxis and private transfers offer direct door-to-door service to hotels across the island.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€2; flat fare

timed to flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Fira

10-20 min

€20 – €35; metered; varies by destination

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

direct to any village

10-25 min

€30 – €60; pre-booked; varies by destination and vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and convenience

10-20 min

€35 – €80; per day; varies by season and vehicle

desks at arrivals (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

15-30 min

€0 – €25; complimentary or fee varies by hotel

arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

guests with hotel bookings

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses run primarily between the airport and Fira; connections to Oia, Kamari, and other villages depart from Fira bus station.
  • Taxis can be limited during peak season; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Rental car pickup counters are located in the arrivals hall.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santorini

Depart from
San Diego International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from San Diego to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Santorini

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C12°C
March15°C13°C
April17°C15°C
May20°C18°C
June23°C22°C
July25°C24°C
August26°C25°C
September24°C23°C
October21°C20°C
November19°C17°C
December16°C14°C
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
95%
19°C19°C
30 May
21°C20°C
Sunday
24 May
89%
20°C19°C
31 May
21°C20°C
Monday
25 May
21°C19°C
1 Jun
22°C21°C
Tuesday
26 May
20°C20°C
2 Jun
22°C21°C
Wednesday
27 May
21°C20°C
3 Jun
21°C20°C
Thursday
28 May
22°C20°C
4 Jun
21°C20°C
Friday
29 May
21°C19°C
5 Jun
21°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar when they travel from San Diego to Santorini. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, Aegean, Ryanair, JetBlue Airways, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. San Diego and Santorini have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, Las Vegas, Vancouver, San Francisco, New York, San Jose, Toronto, Sacramento, Houston, Honolulu, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Orlando, Edmonton, Kailua, Kahului, Atlanta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Santorini?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santorini and London, Athens, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Glasgow, Tirana, Rome, Bucharest, Mykonos, Istanbul, Naples, New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Sofia, Prague, Larnaca, Los Angeles.
Which airports are there in San Diego?
San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including McClellan–Palomar, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Yuma International, Hawthorne Municipal.
What airports are near Santorini?
The main airport in Santorini is Santorini (Thira) National. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between San Diego and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between San Diego and Santorini with Alaska Airlines, Aegean, Ryanair, JetBlue Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Diego and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Diego and Santorini, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San Diego and Santorini?
Traveling between San Diego and Santorini, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San Diego?
There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Yuma International, Hawthorne Municipal
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