How long is the flight from Athens to San Francisco?

Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines fly from Athens to San Francisco in about 29h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Athens and San Francisco is about 6788 mi.

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

Currently priced at $559, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Athens to San Francisco and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $560 and $661, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

British Airways, Delta and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Athens to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to San Francisco?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Athens to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Athens to San Francisco flights typically cost between $827 and $997 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $596 on Scandinavian Airlines (Nov 22-Nov 30).

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Sat 11/227:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 11/304:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$596

Wed 11/197:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 1/94:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$600

Wed 11/197:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 1/84:40 pmSFO - ATH

2 stops40h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$613

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1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 1/94:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$623

Thu 12/252:10 pmATH - SFO

1 stop34h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 1/194:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop34h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$637

Sun 11/167:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 1/104:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$640

Fri 11/212:10 pmATH - SFO

1 stop34h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 1/104:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$641

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Sat 2/147:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 3/24:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop34h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$641

Thu 1/156:05 amATH - SFO

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/53:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$795

Thu 10/231:00 pmATH - SFO

1 stop20h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 1/228:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/14

$798

Wed 3/42:20 pmATH - SFO

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/1810:40 pmSFO - ATH

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Deal found 9/16

$800

Sat 2/286:05 amATH - SFO

2 stops26h 42mDelta

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2 stops22h 50mDelta

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$801

Wed 3/47:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

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1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$641

Thu 3/57:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 3/145:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$663

Tue 2/175:25 pmATH - SFO

1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/310:31 amSFO - ATH

2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$796

Sat 2/287:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 3/215:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$671

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1 stop34h 25mScandinavian Airlines

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$704

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1 stop31h 05mScandinavian Airlines

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1 stop34h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$770

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Wed 9/174:00 pmATH - SFO

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$752

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$781

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Thu 10/232:40 pmSFO - ATH

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$737

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Thu 10/237:30 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop19h 25mSWISS

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$796

Tue 10/213:55 amATH - SFO

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1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines

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$792

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$778

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$769

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1 stop34h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$770

Mon 10/277:30 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 11/94:40 pmSFO - ATH

1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$729

Tue 10/289:10 pmATH - SFO

2 stops28h 00mScandinavian Airlines

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2 stops35h 50mScandinavian Airlines

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$771

Thu 10/309:40 pmATH - SFO

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$793

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Sat 11/19:55 pmATH - SFO

2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$552

Thu 10/92:45 pmATH - SFO

2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$557

Thu 2/197:50 pmATH - SFO

1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/15

$561

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2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

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$562

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$563

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2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$566

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1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$569

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2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$571

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2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$575

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7:30 pm-2:35 pm

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5:40 pm-6:40 pm

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ATH - SFO

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Sat 2/28

7:30 pm-2:35 pm

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5:40 pm-6:40 pm

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Athens Eleftherios V.

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2:10 pm-2:35 pm

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5:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$704

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ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/25

8:30 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

4:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$770

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ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

3:40 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$795

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/17

5:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:31 am-1:35 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$796

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/23

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

8:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$798

AthensSan Francisco

ATH - SFO

ATHSFO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/4

2:20 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

10:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop18h 00m

$800

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

The best time to book flights from Athens to San Francisco is 55 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Athens to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 ATH to SFO?

It’s optimal to fly from Athens to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,965 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,367 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Athens to San Francisco?
Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines fly from Athens to San Francisco in about 29h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Athens and San Francisco is about 6788 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Athens to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at $559, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Athens to San Francisco and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $560 and $661, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Athens to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Athens to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Athens to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Athens to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to San Francisco 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 Athens to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Athens to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Athens to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$559	Average$668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$560	Average$933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
British Airways	Cheapest$661	Average$799	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$711	Average$882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$782	Average$964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
United Airlines	Cheapest$801	Average$877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
KLM	Cheapest$915	Average$1,227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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