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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens from £455

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATH
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£547

One-way from

£455

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£633
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
15/4
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 9/219:25SFO - ATH
1 stop19h 10mSWISS
Fri 21/207:05ATH - SFO
1 stop19h 20mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£547
Mon 17/322:36SFO - ATH
2 stops25h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/307:05ATH - SFO
2 stops26h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£547
Wed 5/310:55SFO - ATH
2 stops28h 10mDelta
Mon 17/314:45ATH - SFO
1 stop32h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/1£552
Tue 16/919:40SFO - ATH
2 stops29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 30/922:00ATH - SFO
2 stops28h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/1£554
Sun 2/320:35SFO - ATH
2 stops18h 25mLufthansa
Tue 18/307:00ATH - SFO
2 stops21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£565
Thu 23/1019:20SFO - ATH
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 3/1119:35ATH - SFO
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£566
Mon 3/309:21SFO - ATH
2 stops21h 14mKLM
Sun 16/317:20ATH - SFO
1 stop28h 30mKLM
Deal found 16/1£581
Wed 26/314:10SFO - ATH
1 stop27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 27/403:55ATH - SFO
1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1£591
Thu 6/213:50SFO - ATH
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/203:25ATH - SFO
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£597
Sun 16/320:59SFO - ATH
2 stops44h 11mAir France
Thu 27/303:25ATH - SFO
1 stop19h 45mAir France
Deal found 17/1£616
Thu 27/316:05SFO - ATH
1 stop17h 30mITA Airways
Tue 29/406:05ATH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 17/1£626
Fri 28/308:25SFO - ATH
2 stops30h 55mAustrian Airlines
Mon 7/413:35ATH - SFO
2 stops38h 59mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 16/1£634

Find flights from San Francisco to Athens within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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SFO - ATH

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Sun 9/2

19:25-00:35

1 stop19h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 21/2

07:05-16:25

1 stop19h 20m

£547

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

22:36-09:10

2 stops25h 34m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 28/3

07:05-00:39

2 stops26h 34m

£547

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

10:55-01:05

2 stops28h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/3

14:45-14:10

1 stop32h 25m

£552

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

20:35-01:00

2 stops18h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 18/3

07:00-19:50

2 stops21h 50m

£565

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

12:00-18:40

2 stops20h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/2

19:55-15:00

1 stop29h 05m

£570

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 27/2

13:50-01:05

1 stop25h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/3

11:50-23:14

1 stop20h 24m

£571

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

09:21-16:35

2 stops21h 14m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 16/3

17:20-12:50

1 stop28h 30m

£581

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

14:10-02:30

1 stop27h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/4

03:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

£591

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

19:40-10:45

2 stops29h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 22/4

22:10-16:30

2 stops28h 20m

£607

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 16/3

20:59-02:10

2 stops44h 11m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 27/3

03:25-14:10

1 stop19h 45m

£616

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Athens

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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 return flight from San Francisco to Athens. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Athens is 21 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 San Francisco to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Athens (average of £101). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £336). 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 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Athens is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Athens, such as Austrian Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8.0

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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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8,513 reviews

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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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1,339 reviews
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8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

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8.0

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8.0

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8.6

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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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8,513 reviews

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8.0

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8.0

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1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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1,598 reviews
8.0
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8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

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8.0

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8.0

Boarding

8.2

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8.6

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7.3

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1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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1,487 reviews
8.0
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8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

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8.0

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8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San Francisco to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Athens round-trip?

    According to our current data, SWISS (£547), United Airlines (£547), and Delta (£552) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Athens. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Athens for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £458. Turkish Airlines flights start at £503 while deals on United Airlines start at £533 one-way.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Athens (average of £101). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £336). 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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