Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Athens (ATH) from $280

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — ATH
Oct 7 — Oct 141

The best prices from San Francisco to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Athens (ATH)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to ATH flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Athens flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Athens.

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July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$687

One-way from

$369
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Athens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

Price

$687 - $1,632

ATH

Temperature

50 - 82.4 °F

ATH

Rainfall

0.2 - 2.5 inches

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

Wednesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Francisco to Athens. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Athens.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 22% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Athens 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $986, or $1,064 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Athens from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $796. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $550. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Athens (SFO - ATH)?

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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap British Airways flights from San Francisco to Athens

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Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Athens

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One-way flights to Athens from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Athens
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1 stop35h 20m

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Fri 3/29

2 stops28h 15m

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2 stops40h 05m

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Tue 11/21

2 stops26h 45m

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2 stops36h 27m

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Tue 11/21

1 stop34h 45m

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1 stop17h 05m

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Mon 11/20

1 stop18h 00m

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1 stop31h 32m

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San Francisco

Mon 11/20

1 stop25h 25m

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1 stop21h 32m

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Tue 11/21

1 stop16h 15m

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1 stop32h 48m

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Mon 2/26

2 stops22h 20m

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1 stop32h 35m

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San Francisco

Tue 2/6

2 stops19h 40m

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Wed 2/14

1 stop28h 40m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines from San Francisco to Athens. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was comfortable and the crew were attentive. The snacks and drinks were great. The boarding process was smooth. The pilot greeted us upon exit. Our luggage arrived promptly.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was comfortable and the crew were attentive. The snacks and drinks were great. The boarding process was smooth. The pilot greeted us upon exit. Our luggage arrived promptly.

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was comfortable and the crew were attentive. The snacks and drinks were great. The boarding process was smooth. The pilot greeted us upon exit. Our luggage arrived promptly.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was comfortable and the crew were attentive. The snacks and drinks were great. The boarding process was smooth. The pilot greeted us upon exit. Our luggage arrived promptly.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was comfortable and the crew were attentive. The snacks and drinks were great. The boarding process was smooth. The pilot greeted us upon exit. Our luggage arrived promptly.

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was comfortable and the crew were attentive. The snacks and drinks were great. The boarding process was smooth. The pilot greeted us upon exit. Our luggage arrived promptly.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Athens flights.

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 $700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Athens for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $638, but on average you can expect to pay $699.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Athens for under $700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $700.

How popular is this San Francisco to Athens flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Athens round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Athens is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $638 on this airline. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Athens for 19% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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.

Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Athens

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Athens choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$492Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest$492Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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KLMCheapest$510Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$525Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$534Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest$537Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest$551Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest$562Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$571Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest$572Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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