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Cheapest return fare
£591
Typical prices: £474-£789
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 6/10Sat 17/10
SFO - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£270
Typical prices: £325-£446
British Airways
Sun 27/12
SFO - ATH • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Athens. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Athens (SFO-ATH)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Athens

Tue, 6 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:50SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
32h 05m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
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21:05 - 14:40ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£591Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 16 Feb - Wed, 31 Mar
KLM Logo
13:50 - 16:30SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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06:00 - 11:45ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
15h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£593KLM
Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov
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16:45 - 10:45SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
32h 00m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
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19:30 - 14:50ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
29h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£594Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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16:45 - 10:45SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
32h 00m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
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21:05 - 14:40ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
27h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£594Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 27 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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16:45 - 18:40SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
15h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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11:35 - 14:40ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
37h 05m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
£595Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 9 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
United Airlines Logo
19:25 - 12:55SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
31h 30m1 stop Zurich
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06:45 - 12:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
15h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£596United Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:50SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
32h 05m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:35 - 14:40ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
37h 05m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
£596Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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16:45 - 10:50SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
32h 05m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
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11:35 - 14:40ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
37h 05m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
£597Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 19 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 12:55SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
27h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich
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06:45 - 16:05ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
19h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£598United Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
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05:00 - 12:55SFO  San Francisco-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich
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06:45 - 16:05ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-SFO San Francisco
19h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£599United Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Athens flights

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Athens from San Francisco usually cost between £516 and £799 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £591 on Scandinavian Airlines (16 Oct–19 Nov).

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Athens is March, where tickets cost £439 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £991 and £848 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Athens, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Athens

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£270
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Athens

When to book flights from San Francisco to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Athens

  • Are nonstop flights from San Francisco Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport available?

    Depending on the airline you choose, you can either have one or two layovers before landing at Eleftherios Venizelos airport.

  • Does San Francisco Airport have parking lots?

    San Francisco has several parking lots and garages where travelers flying out of the airport can leave their vehicles for a couple of days or weeks. The long-term parking garage charges around $25 per day. Other options include domestic and international parking garages, which charge around $36 per day.

  • Which transportation means can I use from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco Airport?

    One convenient transportation means, which will also help you avoid traffic, is the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The train takes around 30min to reach the airport’s international terminal from downtown Francisco. The train charges approximately $10 for a one-way ticket.

  • Does Eleftherios Venizelos Airport have a hotel?

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport has one hotel, the grand Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, which provides cozy accommodation to tired travelers landing at the airport. It takes approximately 2min to walk from the airport’s main terminal to the hotel, which offers great amenities like a spa, pool, gym, and restaurants.

  • Is San Francisco Airport family-friendly?

    San Francisco Airport has several facilities and services to cater to the needs of families. Families get baggage assistance as they travel through the airport. Car seat rentals are also available at the airport travel agency. There are kid’s spots where kids can play and nurseries in T1, T3, and T2.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Athens was £270 for a one-way ticket and £591 for a return.

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Athens.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Athens?

    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 Athens with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Athens from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Athens

  • Travelers looking to fly to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) from San Francisco Airport (SFO) can book flights with Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and British Airways.
  • San Francisco Airport has multiple lounges that provide a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere for travelers waiting for flights. One great lounge, the Centurion Lounge in T3, is accessible upon purchasing a day pass for around $50. The lounge offers refreshments, workstations, showers, and a family room.
  • Travelers arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport can get to Athens city onboard metro line 3, which takes approximately 50min to reach Central Railway Station, also known as Larissa. The metro charges around €10 ($12) for the one-way trip.
  • When you find yourself with extra time to kill as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, be sure to check out some of its outstanding art exhibits like the massive mosaic tile mural in boarding area B or the architectural bronze tubing in T1.
  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport ensures those with special needs and disabilities have an easy time with facilities like adapted walkways, braille signage, accessible restrooms, text telephones, tactile flooring, and electric cars to help transport disabled travelers from one terminal to another.
  • In case you would like to temporarily store your luggage as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, you can leave your baggage at the airport travel agency located on the departures level of the airport’s international terminal. Storage costs range anywhere between $15 and $35 for 24h.

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