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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens from £229

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATH
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
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 October 2024.

Round-trip from

£471

One-way from

£229

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June

Cheapest in

February
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  • 21/3-31/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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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 October 2024.

Thu 14/1118:50SFO - ATH
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/1121:35ATH - SFO
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/10£514
Wed 13/1107:00SFO - ATH
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1112:15ATH - SFO
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£516
Sat 16/1122:45SFO - ATH
2 stops29h 00mDelta
Tue 26/1103:25ATH - SFO
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/10£518
Fri 29/1106:00SFO - ATH
2 stops17h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 12/1212:50ATH - SFO
2 stops21h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/10£520
Thu 14/1107:15SFO - ATH
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 22/1106:15ATH - SFO
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10£521
Thu 14/1120:40SFO - ATH
1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 25/1119:35ATH - SFO
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/10£524
Fri 15/1117:30SFO - ATH
2 stops31h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 25/1108:50ATH - SFO
1 stop16h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/10£526
Sun 27/1007:15SFO - ATH
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Thu 7/1106:00ATH - SFO
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/10£553
Sun 24/1117:13SFO - ATH
2 stops34h 32mAir France
Wed 11/1203:25ATH - SFO
2 stops27h 19mAir France
Deal found 16/10£569
Sat 26/1021:35SFO - ATH
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Thu 7/1106:15ATH - SFO
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 16/10£586
Sun 1/1212:50SFO - ATH
2 stops25h 45mSWISS
Sat 7/1217:40ATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mSWISS
Deal found 16/10£686
Sat 14/1214:10SFO - ATH
1 stop18h 25mITA Airways
Fri 10/106:00ATH - SFO
1 stop18h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 16/10£825

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San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 21/3

2 stops31h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 31/3

2 stops38h 00m

£471

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

1 stop27h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 14/4

1 stop17h 25m

£491

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 13/11

1 stop16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 22/11

1 stop22h 51m

£494

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 12/11

3 stops23h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 20/11

2 stops32h 36m

£498

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 13/11

1 stop16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 21/11

1 stop19h 45m

£505

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 29/11

2 stops17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/12

2 stops21h 28m

£520

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 14/11

1 stop18h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 25/11

1 stop29h 25m

£524

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 26/11

2 stops32h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/12

2 stops59h 30m

£561

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 24/11

2 stops34h 32m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/12

2 stops27h 19m

£569

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 26/11

1 stop16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 1/12

1 stop28h 30m

£578

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 26/10

1 stop18h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 6/11

1 stop16h 20m

£586

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Deals found on 16/10

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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.

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 £106). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £334). 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 October 2024.

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 October 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Athens, such as Delta, United Airlines and British Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

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
8,911 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,360 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,652 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

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
669 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7.5
Good
1,552 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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, Scandinavian Airlines (£471), Turkish Airlines (£491), and Delta (£494) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Athens. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Athens for 38% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £356. SWISS flights start at £370 while deals on Lufthansa start at £419 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 £106). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £334). 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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