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£438 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Athens departing on 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Athens (SFO-ATH)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Francisco to Athens currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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09:40 - 13:30SFO-ATH
18h 50m2 stops
20:00 - 14:15ATH-SFO
28h 15m1 stop
£549British Airways
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mié., 30 oct. - mié., 6 nov.
06:15 - 09:25SFO-ATH
17h 10m1 stop
11:25 - 23:16ATH-SFO
21h 51m1 stop
£560Air Transat
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sáb., 17 ago. - vie., 6 sep.
06:15 - 09:25SFO-ATH
17h 10m1 stop
11:25 - 23:16ATH-SFO
21h 51m1 stop
£572Air Transat
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sáb., 17 ago. - vie., 6 sep.
10:17 - 13:45SFO-ATH
17h 28m2 stops
06:00 - 20:20ATH-SFO
24h 20m2 stops
£576Delta
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vie., 8 nov. - dom., 17 nov.
18:35 - 03:05SFO-ATH
22h 30m1 stop
03:55 - 11:20ATH-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
£616Turkish Airlines
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dom., 22 sep. - lun., 7 oct.
13:15 - 03:05SFO-ATH
27h 50m1 stop
03:55 - 11:20ATH-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
£631Turkish Airlines
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jue., 10 oct. - jue., 17 oct.
17:40 - 17:10SFO-ATH
37h 30m2 stops
21:05 - 15:50ATH-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
£653Scandinavian Airlines
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dom., 13 oct. - sáb., 19 oct.
17:40 - 11:40SFO-ATH
32h 00m2 stops
21:05 - 15:50ATH-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
£669Scandinavian Airlines
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mar., 8 oct. - dom., 13 oct.
20:10 - 02:55SFO-ATH
20h 45m1 stop
08:55 - 18:10ATH-SFO
19h 15m1 stop
sáb., 12 oct. - sáb., 19 oct.
15:15 - 00:45SFO-ATH
23h 30m1 stop
06:05 - 16:41ATH-SFO
20h 36m2 stops
mié., 17 jul. - mié., 21 ago.
18:35 - 09:00SFO-ATH
28h 25m1 stop
£438Turkish Airlines
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lun., 26 ago.
18:35 - 20:20SFO-ATH
15h 45m1 stop
£462Turkish Airlines
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jue., 22 ago.
07:30 - 14:50SFO-ATH
21h 20m2 stops
lun., 27 may.
07:00 - 03:15SFO-ATH
34h 15m2 stops
£533Air Serbia
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sáb., 21 sep.
12:50 - 23:15SFO-ATH
24h 25m2 stops
£552WestJet
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vie., 6 sep.
07:30 - 17:35SFO-ATH
24h 05m2 stops
lun., 10 jun.
20:35 - 03:15SFO-ATH
44h 40m2 stops
£567Air Serbia
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mar., 27 ago.
20:35 - 03:15SFO-ATH
44h 40m2 stops
£569Air Serbia
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mar., 27 ago.
00:12 - 10:45SFO-ATH
24h 33m1 stop
£808United Airlines
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sáb., 13 jul.
00:32 - 08:10SFO-ATH
21h 38m2 stops
£817United Airlines
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vie., 27 sep.
17:40 - 11:40SFO-ATH
32h 00m2 stops
21:05 - 15:50ATH-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
£758Scandinavian Airlines
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vie., 17 may. - dom., 19 may.
15:30 - 18:55SFO-ATH
17h 25m1 stop
13:20 - 22:05ATH-SFO
18h 45m1 stop
£767British Airways
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mié., 15 may. - jue., 23 may.
18:35 - 20:20SFO-ATH
15h 45m1 stop
21:50 - 11:20ATH-SFO
23h 30m1 stop
£954Turkish Airlines
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sáb., 18 may. - jue., 23 may.
15:15 - 00:45SFO-ATH
23h 30m1 stop
06:00 - 13:15ATH-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
£958ITA Airways
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jue., 16 may. - dom., 19 may.
15:15 - 00:45SFO-ATH
23h 30m1 stop
06:00 - 19:28ATH-SFO
23h 28m2 stops
jue., 16 may. - mar., 21 may.
08:15 - 09:55SFO-ATH
15h 40m1 stop
12:10 - 23:00ATH-SFO
20h 50m2 stops
£999United Airlines
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jue., 16 may. - vie., 24 may.
08:15 - 10:00SFO-ATH
15h 45m1 stop
12:45 - 15:20ATH-SFO
36h 35m2 stops
£1,042United Airlines
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mié., 15 may. - lun., 27 may.
13:50 - 21:10SFO-ATH
21h 20m2 stops
08:10 - 21:13ATH-SFO
23h 03m2 stops
£1,092
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sáb., 18 may. - lun., 20 may.
15:15 - 18:35SFO-ATH
17h 20m1 stop
19:30 - 13:15ATH-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
£1,285ITA Airways
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jue., 16 may. - dom., 2 jun.
18:35 - 20:20SFO-ATH
15h 45m1 stop
03:55 - 16:40ATH-SFO
22h 45m1 stop
£1,348Turkish Airlines
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mié., 15 may. - mar., 21 may.

Flights from San Francisco to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Athens is February, where tickets cost £574 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,264 and £1,193 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Athens, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Athens?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Turkish Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £438. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Athens return flights on British Airways from £549 and on Air Transat from £560.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Athens

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£438
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (51% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Athens

When to book flights from San Francisco to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Athens

  • Are nonstop flights from San Francisco Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport available?

    Depending on the airline you choose, you can either have one or two layovers before landing at Eleftherios Venizelos airport.

  • Does San Francisco Airport have parking lots?

    San Francisco has several parking lots and garages where travelers flying out of the airport can leave their vehicles for a couple of days or weeks. The long-term parking garage charges around $25 per day. Other options include domestic and international parking garages, which charge around $36 per day.

  • Which transportation means can I use from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco Airport?

    One convenient transportation means, which will also help you avoid traffic, is the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The train takes around 30min to reach the airport’s international terminal from downtown Francisco. The train charges approximately $10 for a one-way ticket.

  • Does Eleftherios Venizelos Airport have a hotel?

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport has one hotel, the grand Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, which provides cozy accommodation to tired travelers landing at the airport. It takes approximately 2min to walk from the airport’s main terminal to the hotel, which offers great amenities like a spa, pool, gym, and restaurants.

  • Is San Francisco Airport family-friendly?

    San Francisco Airport has several facilities and services to cater to the needs of families. Families get baggage assistance as they travel through the airport. Car seat rentals are also available at the airport travel agency. There are kid’s spots where kids can play and nurseries in T1, T3, and T2.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Athens was £550 for a one-way ticket and £689 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Athens?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Athens?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Athens, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Athens

  • Travelers looking to fly to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) from San Francisco Airport (SFO) can book flights with Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and British Airways.
  • San Francisco Airport has multiple lounges that provide a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere for travelers waiting for flights. One great lounge, the Centurion Lounge in T3, is accessible upon purchasing a day pass for around $50. The lounge offers refreshments, workstations, showers, and a family room.
  • Travelers arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport can get to Athens city onboard metro line 3, which takes approximately 50min to reach Central Railway Station, also known as Larissa. The metro charges around €10 ($12) for the one-way trip.
  • When you find yourself with extra time to kill as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, be sure to check out some of its outstanding art exhibits like the massive mosaic tile mural in boarding area B or the architectural bronze tubing in T1.
  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport ensures those with special needs and disabilities have an easy time with facilities like adapted walkways, braille signage, accessible restrooms, text telephones, tactile flooring, and electric cars to help transport disabled travelers from one terminal to another.
  • In case you would like to temporarily store your luggage as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, you can leave your baggage at the airport travel agency located on the departures level of the airport’s international terminal. Storage costs range anywhere between $15 and $35 for 24h.
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Cheapest flights to Athens from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/8lun.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 25mSFO-ATH
£438
22/8jue.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
15h 45mSFO-ATH
£462
27/5lun.
2 stops
21h 20mSFO-ATH
£486
21/9sáb.
2 stopsAir Serbia
34h 15mSFO-ATH
£533
6/9vie.
2 stopsWestJet
24h 25mSFO-ATH
£552
10/6lun.
2 stops
24h 05mSFO-ATH
£566
27/8mar.
2 stopsAir Serbia
44h 40mSFO-ATH
£567
27/8mar.
2 stopsAir Serbia
44h 40mSFO-ATH
£569
13/7sáb.
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 33mSFO-ATH
£808
27/9vie.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 38mSFO-ATH
£817

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Athens

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/5vie.
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
32h 00mSFO-ATH
19/5dom.
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 45mATH-SFO
£758
15/5mié.
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 25mSFO-ATH
23/5jue.
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 45mATH-SFO
£767
18/5sáb.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
15h 45mSFO-ATH
23/5jue.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
23h 30mATH-SFO
£954
16/5jue.
multi-stopITA Airways
23h 30mSFO-ATH
19/5dom.
multi-stopITA Airways
17h 15mATH-SFO
£958
16/5jue.
multi-stop
23h 30mSFO-ATH
21/5mar.
multi-stop
23h 28mATH-SFO
£967
16/5jue.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 40mSFO-ATH
24/5vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 50mATH-SFO
£999
15/5mié.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 45mSFO-ATH
27/5lun.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
36h 35mATH-SFO
£1,042
18/5sáb.
multi-stop
21h 20mSFO-ATH
20/5lun.
multi-stop
23h 03mATH-SFO
£1,092
16/5jue.
multi-stopITA Airways
17h 20mSFO-ATH
2/6dom.
multi-stopITA Airways
27h 45mATH-SFO
£1,285
15/5mié.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
15h 45mSFO-ATH
21/5mar.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
22h 45mATH-SFO
£1,348

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