ATH - SFO

£284 Find Cheap Flights from Athens to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Athens to San Francisco departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Athens to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Athens to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£572
Typical prices: £815-£635
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 17/9Wed 30/9
ATH - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£284
Typical prices: £459-£647
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/5
ATH - SFO • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Athens and San Francisco. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Amsterdam (AMS)
Cheapest • Avg £589 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 15h 45m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Athens to San Francisco (ATH-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Athens to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Athens to San Francisco

Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
29h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:40
SFO
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ATH
15h 55m
1 stop
£572Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Tue, 5 May
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07:55 - 21:09
ATH
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SFO
23h 14m
1 stop
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23:11 - 05:30
SFO
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ATH
20h 19m
1 stop
£573Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
37h 00m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 20:15
SFO
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ATH
17h 30m
1 stop
£587Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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19:30 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
29h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:40
SFO
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ATH
15h 55m
1 stop
£600Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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14:00 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
34h 40m
1 stop
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16:45 - 18:40
SFO
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ATH
15h 55m
1 stop
£603Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:35 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
37h 05m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:40
SFO
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ATH
15h 55m
1 stop
£608Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:35 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
37h 05m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 20:15
SFO
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ATH
17h 30m
1 stop
£624Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
29h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:40
SFO
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ATH
15h 55m
1 stop
£630Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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14:00 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
34h 40m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:40
SFO
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ATH
15h 55m
1 stop
£631Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:35 - 14:40
ATH
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SFO
37h 05m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 16:20
SFO
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ATH
23h 20m
2 stops
£632Scandinavian Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Athens to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Athens to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Athens to San Francisco departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Athens to San Francisco is April, where tickets cost £631 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £770 and £754 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to San Francisco, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Athens to San Francisco

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£284
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Athens to San Francisco

When to book flights from Athens to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Athens to San Francisco

  • What are the most popular layovers for flights from Athens to San Francisco?

    O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) are two of the most frequent layover airports for connecting flights from Athens to San Francisco. If you are traveling with American Airlines from ATH, your layover airport will be PHL before you continue to SFO or SJC. However, if you are traveling British Airways out of ATH, your layover airport will be ORD.

  • Which other cities can I connect to from San Francisco International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport serves a variety of Californian cities in addition to being the entry point to San Francisco, such as Daly City, Tiburon, and Alameda. Using a rental car, you may reach these cities from SFO with ease.

  • Can I upgrade to first class if I book economy with any of the airlines flying from Athens to San Francisco?

    By taking advantage of the economy to first class upgrade deal provided by United Airlines, British Airways, and American Airlines, you can travel in first class from Athens to San Francisco at a cheaper price. These airlines allow passengers who have booked economy to upgrade to first class by adding a modest sum to their ticket as part of this deal.

  • Which airline (s) flying from Athens to San Francisco are more eco-friendly?

    If you wish to take an environmentally friendly airline on your flight from Athens to San Francisco, book Air France. The goal of Air France's carbon reduction initiatives, which is to equip all of its aircraft with fuel-efficient engines, has significantly improved the airline's environmental friendliness.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to San Francisco was £284 for a one-way ticket and £572 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Athens with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as the destination airport for the majority of flights from Athens and San Francisco, although San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another option you might take into consideration. If you fly the less popular route, which has SJC as the destination airport, you'll have a better chance of finding lower airline offers.
  • Currently, there are no nonstop flights from Athens to San Francisco - all flights make one or two stops along the way. The primary airports for departure and arrival are San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
  • Booking United Airlines, whose hub is SFO, has a number of advantages. One of the most important is that, because San Francisco flights leave Athens often throughout the day, it is possible to book one at any time of day.
  • All airlines that fly from Athens to San Francisco have pet-friendly regulations, making it simple for animal lovers to bring their four-legged companions along. Among the airlines along this route, United Airlines has some of the lowest charges when traveling with pets. If you book Air France, you will enjoy flying with your pet in the cabin provided they don’t exceed 17 lbs.
  • If you're taking your kids on a flight from Athens to San Francisco, you'll need an airline that offers a wide selection of kid-friendly features. The two airlines with the most kid-friendly amenities are American Airlines and British Airways. When flying with one of these airlines, you can ask for special diet or kid-friendly meals. To make things more convenient, people who might need special diet or kid-friendly meals must let the airline know when they book the ticket.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Athens to San Francisco

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Athens (ATH)
San Francisco (SFO)