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$429+ 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ATH
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Athens

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 December 9, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Fri 12/126:45 amSMF - ATH
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/51:10 pmATH - SMF
2 stops58h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,822
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/2711:08 amSMF - ATH
2 stops28h 17mBritish Airways
Sat 1/38:05 pmATH - SMF
2 stops36h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/7$2,753
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1210:45 amSMF - ATH
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/511:15 amATH - SMF
3 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$3,662
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/2710:40 amSMF - ATH
2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amATH - SMF
3 stops26h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$4,031
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:08 amSMF - ATH
2 stops18h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:35 amATH - SMF
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$10,966
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/912:31 pmSMF - ATH
2 stops38h 49mBritish Airways
Tue 12/167:35 amATH - SMF
2 stops25h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/8$15,202

Find 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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$480
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$720
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 9, 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

Thu 1/22

2:25 pm-1:40 am

2 stops25h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/2

6:25 am-6:41 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$486

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/24

2:25 pm-1:40 am

2 stops25h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/2

6:25 am-6:41 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$486

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

7:05 am-1:35 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/31

6:05 am-10:30 am

2 stops38h 25m

$500

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

5:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/4

6:05 am-11:16 pm

2 stops27h 11m

$500

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/21

7:05 am-1:35 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/4

6:05 am-11:16 pm

2 stops27h 11m

$500

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

7:05 am-1:35 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 2/1

6:05 am-11:16 pm

2 stops27h 11m

$500

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

5:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/5

6:05 am-9:51 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$500

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/21

10:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/31

6:05 am-10:30 am

2 stops38h 25m

$500

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

9:48 am-1:35 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 2/1

6:05 am-11:16 pm

2 stops27h 11m

$500

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/25

9:48 am-1:35 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/5

6:05 am-9:51 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$500

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 5, 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 34 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Athens (average of $461). Flying from Sacramento to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $962). 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 December 9, 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 35% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Athens?

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 December 9, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Athens, such as Delta, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,600 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
9,084 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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 Canada
7.1
Good
10,513 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,618 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Athens?

    Departing from Sacramento to Athens will take you 28h 50m. The distance from Sacramento to Athens is about 6703 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Athens round-trip from $604. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $639, and Delta, from $649. British Airways is 41% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Athens (average of $461). Flying from Sacramento to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $962). 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$604Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$639Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$649Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$666Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$684Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$861Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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