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$431+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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The best prices from San Francisco to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 October 2, 2024.

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Cheap San Francisco to Athens flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Athens specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Prices were last updated on October 2, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/196:35 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/61:10 pmATH - SFO
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1$673
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Sun 11/245:00 amSFO - ATH
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/87:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$674
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sun 11/248:30 amSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/87:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$675
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/205:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop16h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/98:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop29h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/1$679
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/248:30 amSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 00mAir Canada
Sun 12/87:05 amATH - SFO
2 stops24h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$680
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sun 11/31:50 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Wed 11/133:25 amATH - SFO
2 stops25h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/1$688
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 11/67:25 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop35h 15mSWISS
Tue 11/122:55 pmATH - SFO
2 stops35h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/1$692
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 11/251:22 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/97:45 amATH - SFO
2 stops23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$695
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Mon 10/213:30 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 11/47:45 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/1$708

San Francisco to Athens 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Athens in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/196:35 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/61:10 pmATH - SFO
1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1$673
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Sun 11/245:00 amSFO - ATH
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/87:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$674
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sun 11/248:30 amSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/87:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$675
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/205:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop16h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/98:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop29h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/1$679
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/248:30 amSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 00mAir Canada
Sun 12/87:05 amATH - SFO
2 stops24h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$680
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 12/710:50 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop25h 25mDelta
Sun 12/153:25 amATH - SFO
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/2$687
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 11/67:25 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop35h 15mSWISS
Tue 11/122:55 pmATH - SFO
2 stops35h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/1$692
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 11/251:22 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/97:45 amATH - SFO
2 stops23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$695
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sun 12/13:25 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop24h 45mAir France
Tue 12/103:25 amATH - SFO
1 stop19h 45mAir France
Deal found 10/1$700

San Francisco to Athens flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Athens for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to Athens should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/81:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/243:55 pmATH - SFO
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1$722
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 10/83:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop34h 35mITA Airways
Wed 10/236:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 10/1$829
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 10/88:30 amSFO - ATH
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2210:50 pmATH - SFO
2 stops32h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$870
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/115:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop16h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/221:55 pmATH - SFO
2 stops35h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/1$884
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1211:00 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop25h 00mAir Canada
Sun 10/206:55 amATH - SFO
2 stops21h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$990
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1211:59 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops27h 46mBritish Airways
Sun 10/205:55 pmATH - SFO
2 stops39h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/1$1,086
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/77:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop31h 50mSWISS
Mon 10/144:50 pmATH - SFO
1 stop33h 20mSWISS
Deal found 10/1$1,214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Mon 10/78:30 amSFO - ATH
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1811:45 amATH - SFO
1 stop23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,270
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/87:05 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops27h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 10/183:35 pmATH - SFO
2 stops31h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/1$1,279

One-way flights to Athens from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to Athens. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
This Vueling Global deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/58:10 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$431
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Sun 12/298:35 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 9/30$457
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 11/305:30 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop33h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/2$462
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 12/3012:41 amSFO - ATH
2 stops27h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/2$463
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/14:35 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops57h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 10/2$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 12/308:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Sun 12/2912:59 amSFO - ATH
2 stops37h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/2$488
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/142:10 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop18h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 10/2$556
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/61:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1$587

Find flights from San Francisco to Athens within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.

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San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 11/27

1 stop33h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/8

1 stop36h 10m

$506

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

1 stop17h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/11

1 stop17h 05m

$610

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 11/5

1 stop18h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 11/11

1 stop32h 15m

$612

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

1 stop15h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/21

1 stop17h 25m

$615

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 11/9

2 stops26h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 1/14

1 stop32h 45m

$622

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

1 stop26h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/20

2 stops43h 40m

$623

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

1 stop19h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/11

1 stop19h 20m

$625

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

1 stop17h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/15

1 stop18h 36m

$635

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

1 stop21h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/11

1 stop17h 15m

$650

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Athens

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Athens including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Athens. Price data was last updated on September 27, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Athens is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Athens (average of $471). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $937). 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 SFO to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 October 2, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Athens in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Athens. Price data was last updated on September 29, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Athens flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Athens?

Our users search for these airlines the most when looking for flights from San Francisco to Athens. Data last updated on October 2, 2024.

Consider Turkish Airlines, United Airlines or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Athens.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $666

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $645

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From $580

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $786

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 October 2, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines and SWISS from San Francisco to Athens. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,007 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,377 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

SWISS
7.7
Good
1,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Virgin Atlantic
7.6
Good
679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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  • What airports serve Athens from San Francisco?

    For flights to Athens from San Francisco, you will be departing from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This airport sits about 12 miles to the south of the city center, and getting to the airport from the city is very easy on the BART trains that you can ride for about $10. When you arrive in Athens, you will be arriving at the Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH). This airport is about 26 miles to the east of the city and you can get to the city on the Metro Line Number 3 for a fare of about 10€ ($12).

  • Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco to Athens?

    While it is unfortunate that there are no direct flights between these two cities, there are still some great flight deals that you can find to get from San Francisco to Athens. Lufthansa Airlines, United Airlines, Air France, Swiss Airlines, American Airlines, and British Airways all offer one-stop flights between these two cities.

  • What are the layover options between San Francisco and Athens?

    Given the large number of airlines that offer one-stop service between these two cities, there are also going to be a large number of layover airports. As an example, the one-stop offering on Lufthansa Airlines has a layover at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), while the one-stop offering on United Airlines also stops at the same airport. The one-stop flight on Air France has a layover at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and the one-stop flight on Swiss Airlines has a layover at Zurich (ZRH). If you are traveling on a one-stop flight on British Airways, there is a layover at Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) and on American Airlines, you will have a layover at Philadelphia (PHL). All of these one-stop flights offer roughly the same fares but if you're looking for the cheapest fare, a good option is a two-stop flight on both Swiss Air and Vueling that has layovers at Zurich and Barcelona Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Another two-stop option is on Iberia Airlines with stops at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and Madrid Barajas (MAD), although using the same airline for both legs will cost more in comparison. These two-stop routes will add about 7h to 10h of travel time compared to the quicker one-stop options.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from San Francisco to Athens?

    For travelers that reside in the United States that are making the trip from San Francisco to Athens, you will need a valid passport. It is recommended that the passport is valid for at least 180 days beyond your departure from Greece. The passport must have one blank passport page per stamp. There is no visa required for any stay that is less than 90 days in Greece.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Athens for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Athens for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Scandinavian Airlines for just $506, but on average you can expect to pay $620.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Athens for under $800?

    There are currently 12+ open flights from San Francisco to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Athens is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $506 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are ITA Airways and American Airlines, starting at $610 and $612 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Athens for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Athens one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $457. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Athens for a low price.

  • What does SFO to ATH mean?

    San Francisco Airport is SFO and Athens Eleftherios V. Airport is ATH. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Athens?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Athens is Istanbul. Munich is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Athens. Frankfurt am Main comes next as the third most popular layover location for San Francisco to Athens flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $32 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Munich?

    Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are currently the most popular points of interest in Munich at the moment. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are located about 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers in need of a car in Munich can rent one for about $45 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, St Paul's Church, and Oper Frankfurt. Römerberg, St Paul's Church and Oper Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.0 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $45.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Athens flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Athens is New York. New York is followed by Paris in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to Athens. Chicago sees the third fewest flights with layovers for the San Francisco to Athens route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Athens that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Athens flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Athens with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Athens flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Athens?

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