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$603+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ATH
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,037
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$647
(oojo)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,310
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:00 amSMF - ATH
2 stops25h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/141:35 pmATH - SMF
2 stops43h 21mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,037
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/910:33 amSMF - ATH
2 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/2312:10 pmATH - SMF
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,038
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/239:00 amSMF - ATH
2 stops23h 35mAir Canada
Sat 10/46:00 amATH - SMF
2 stops25h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,040
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:34 pmSMF - ATH
2 stops20h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/2312:00 pmATH - SMF
1 stop19h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,042
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:25 pmSMF - ATH
1 stop35h 35mDelta
Fri 9/1212:10 pmATH - SMF
1 stop20h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,050
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1411:53 amSMF - ATH
2 stops19h 42mBritish Airways
Mon 7/287:30 pmATH - SMF
2 stops33h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,093
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/147:00 amSMF - ATH
1 stop17h 55mKLM
Mon 7/289:10 amATH - SMF
1 stop23h 40mKLM
Deal found 4/29$1,109
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:20 pmSMF - ATH
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/241:10 pmATH - SMF
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,160
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/910:33 amSMF - ATH
2 stops22h 02mLufthansa
Sun 7/207:25 pmATH - SMF
2 stops36h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,168
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/209:33 pmSMF - ATH
2 stops36h 57mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/313:55 amATH - SMF
2 stops28h 11mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,209
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:00 amSMF - ATH
1 stop15h 55mBrussels Airlines
Tue 10/711:45 amATH - SMF
1 stop20h 13mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,383
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/261:50 pmSMF - ATH
2 stops19h 45mAir France
Wed 10/810:30 amATH - SMF
1 stop19h 37mAir France
Deal found 4/28$1,407

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Athens that are best for you.

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SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

2:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 9/13

7:45 am-10:14 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,037

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/9

10:33 am-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 02m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 7/23

12:10 pm-7:41 pm

2 stops41h 31m

$1,038

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/23

9:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-9:44 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$1,040

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/9

6:34 pm-12:50 am

2 stops20h 16m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 7/23

12:00 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$1,042

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/30

12:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop35h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/17

10:30 am-10:56 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,050

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/14

11:53 am-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 7/28

7:30 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$1,093

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/29

12:58 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops40h 37m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 7/7

7:25 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$1,095

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/14

7:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 7/28

9:10 am-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,109

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/27

8:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop16h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/8

11:45 am-9:58 pm

1 stop20h 13m

$1,191

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/20

9:33 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops36h 57m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 8/31

3:55 am-10:06 pm

2 stops28h 11m

$1,209

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Athens

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Athens in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Athens flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Athens. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Sacramento to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,309). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Sacramento to Athens, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Athens flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France from Sacramento to Athens to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
642 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Athens round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Athens round-trip from $1,037. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,038, and Air Canada, from $1,040. Scandinavian Airlines is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Sacramento to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,309). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Athens

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$725Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$727Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$781Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$807Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$817Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$847Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$939Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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