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£531 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Athens departing on 14/5. 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 San Francisco to Athens, 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 San Francisco to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Athens (SFO-ATH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Athens 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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07:00 - 11:50SFO-ATH
19h 50m2 stops
06:00 - 13:10ATH-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
Thu, 31 Oct - Thu, 14 Nov
07:00 - 16:35SFO-ATH
24h 35m2 stops
06:00 - 17:57ATH-SFO
21h 57m2 stops
£652Delta
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Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 16 Nov
18:35 - 03:05SFO-ATH
22h 30m1 stop
03:55 - 11:20ATH-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
£663Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 1 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep
15:30 - 17:30SFO-ATH
16h 00m1 stop
20:00 - 13:15ATH-SFO
27h 15m1 stop
£665British Airways
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Mon, 19 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
17:40 - 11:40SFO-ATH
32h 00m2 stops
21:05 - 15:50ATH-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
£669Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 8 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct
23:59 - 09:25SFO-ATH
23h 26m1 stop
08:30 - 17:25ATH-SFO
18h 55m1 stop
£670British Airways
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Sat, 10 Aug - Fri, 23 Aug
17:40 - 13:05SFO-ATH
33h 25m2 stops
21:05 - 15:50ATH-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
£672Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, 22 Sep - Sun, 13 Oct
12:56 - 00:45SFO-ATH
25h 49m2 stops
06:55 - 16:05ATH-SFO
19h 10m1 stop
£681SWISS
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Wed, 21 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
18:35 - 03:05SFO-ATH
22h 30m1 stop
03:55 - 11:20ATH-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
£687Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 29 Aug - Wed, 11 Sep
12:55 - 13:10SFO-ATH
38h 15m2 stops
14:20 - 17:36ATH-SFO
61h 16m2 stops
£693SWISS
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Wed, 7 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug

Flights from San Francisco to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Athens, 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 San Francisco to Athens is January, where tickets cost £511 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,310 and £1,260 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Athens, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Athens?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, KLM offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £532. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Athens return flights on Delta from £652 and on Turkish Airlines from £663.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Athens

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£531
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (52% 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.
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 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Athens was £666 for a one-way ticket and £707 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Athens?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Athens, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this 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.

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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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Cheapest flights to Athens from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/5Tue
2 stops
21h 40mSFO-ATH
£531
13/5Mon
1 stopKLM
16h 40mSFO-ATH
£532
21/9Sat
2 stopsAir Serbia
21h 55mSFO-ATH
£535
27/8Tue
2 stopsAir Serbia
44h 40mSFO-ATH
£568
3/6Mon
1 stop
18h 15mSFO-ATH
£574
24/8Sat
2 stopsAir Serbia
22h 55mSFO-ATH
£620
17/9Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
20h 06mSFO-ATH
£621
15/7Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 33mSFO-ATH
£808
27/9Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 38mSFO-ATH
£833
7/6Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
23h 28mSFO-ATH
£902

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Athens

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 40mSFO-ATH
12/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 13mATH-SFO
£571
6/5Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 27mSFO-ATH
12/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 13mATH-SFO
£576
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
19h 40mSFO-ATH
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
20h 27mATH-SFO
£599
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
21h 05mSFO-ATH
15/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
23h 53mATH-SFO
£607
10/5Fri
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 35mSFO-ATH
11/6Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
31h 50mATH-SFO
£920
10/5Fri
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
32h 00mSFO-ATH
11/6Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
31h 50mATH-SFO
£922
8/5Wed
multi-stop
23h 50mSFO-ATH
10/5Fri
multi-stop
26h 00mATH-SFO
£1,044
9/5Thu
multi-stop
22h 45mSFO-ATH
11/5Sat
multi-stop
26h 00mATH-SFO
£1,124
9/5Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
15h 45mSFO-ATH
7/6Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
17h 25mATH-SFO
£1,225
6/5Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
22h 30mSFO-ATH
26/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
22h 45mATH-SFO
£2,097

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San Francisco - Athens Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Athens (ATH)Greece

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Athens - San Francisco

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