Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Athens (ATH) from $540

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 7/2. 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.
SFO — ATH
May 21 — May 281

The best prices from San Francisco to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or January, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 May 16, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$614

One-way from

$573
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Athens Eleftherios V.

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.

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 $1,045. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $465. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

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 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap ITA Airways flights from San Francisco to Athens

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ITA Airways for the route between San Francisco and Athens. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced ITA Airways flights we've found from San Francisco to Athens. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Thu 8/13:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop23h 30mITA Airways
Sun 9/17:30 pmATH - SFO
1 stop27h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 5/14$848
Fri 8/23:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop23h 30mITA Airways
Fri 8/306:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 5/14$883
Tue 8/133:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop23h 30mITA Airways
Tue 8/277:30 pmATH - SFO
2 stops31h 11mITA Airways
Deal found 5/14$920
Wed 7/173:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop34h 10mITA Airways
Thu 8/227:30 pmATH - SFO
1 stop27h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 5/15$925
Sun 8/43:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 20mITA Airways
Tue 9/176:05 amATH - SFO
2 stops29h 16mITA Airways
Deal found 5/15$940
Tue 7/303:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 20mITA Airways
Wed 9/47:30 pmATH - SFO
1 stop27h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 5/14$948
Mon 8/123:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop23h 30mITA Airways
Sat 8/246:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 5/16$961
Mon 7/293:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop23h 30mITA Airways
Sat 8/317:30 pmATH - SFO
1 stop27h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 5/14$973
Thu 8/83:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop23h 30mITA Airways
Sun 8/187:30 pmATH - SFO
1 stop27h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 5/16$975

Cheap Air Transat flights from San Francisco to Athens

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Transat for the route between San Francisco and Athens. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Air Transat flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Athens. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 6/111:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Tue 6/182:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 32mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$855
Tue 6/181:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Mon 7/12:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Deal found 5/16$880
Sun 7/211:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Mon 7/292:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$887
Sun 7/211:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Mon 7/292:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Deal found 5/16$888
Sun 6/161:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Thu 6/202:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 32mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$889
Mon 7/86:15 amSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 10mAir Transat
Fri 7/1911:25 amATH - SFO
1 stop21h 47mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$893
Tue 6/111:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Mon 7/292:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Deal found 5/14$911
Sat 7/66:15 amSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 10mAir Transat
Tue 7/1611:25 amATH - SFO
1 stop21h 47mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$933
Sun 6/161:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Tue 7/22:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Deal found 5/16$934

Cheap San Francisco to Athens flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Athens specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 6/161:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Thu 6/202:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 32mAir Transat
Deal found 5/16$753
Tue 6/111:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Thu 6/202:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 32mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$827
Sun 6/161:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Mon 6/242:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 32mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$836
Tue 6/111:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Tue 6/182:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 32mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$855
Sun 6/161:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Thu 6/202:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 32mAir Transat
Deal found 5/15$889
Tue 6/111:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Mon 7/292:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Deal found 5/16$904
Tue 6/111:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Mon 7/292:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Deal found 5/14$911
Sun 6/161:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop36h 25mAir Transat
Tue 7/22:20 pmATH - SFO
1 stop32h 45mAir Transat
Deal found 5/16$943
Mon 6/102:42 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/186:30 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$984

San Francisco to Athens 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Athens in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 11/193:10 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop34h 40mITA Airways
Thu 11/286:00 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 5/14$663
Tue 11/123:10 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop34h 40mITA Airways
Tue 11/266:00 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 5/15$666
Wed 10/308:30 amSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 00mAir Canada
Wed 11/61:15 pmATH - SFO
2 stops32h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 5/15$668
Thu 11/143:10 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop17h 20mITA Airways
Sat 11/236:00 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 5/15$675
Tue 11/1910:45 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops33h 45mITA Airways
Thu 11/286:00 amATH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 5/14$679
Sun 10/206:35 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/59:35 pmATH - SFO
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$680
Sun 12/110:45 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop25h 50mKLM
Fri 12/1312:50 pmATH - SFO
1 stop22h 31mKLM
Deal found 5/16$683
Wed 10/305:30 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 11/68:05 amATH - SFO
1 stop20h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$684
Wed 10/309:45 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 11/68:00 pmATH - SFO
1 stop28h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/16$685

San Francisco to Athens flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Athens for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to Athens should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Wed 5/2212:50 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/48:10 amATH - SFO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,010
Wed 5/2212:50 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/48:10 amATH - SFO
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,060
Tue 5/214:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/48:10 amATH - SFO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,068
Wed 5/225:05 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/48:10 amATH - SFO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,076
Sun 5/265:40 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop18h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 6/37:45 pmATH - SFO
1 stop30h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,080
Sun 5/265:40 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops33h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 6/37:45 pmATH - SFO
1 stop30h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,083
Wed 5/225:40 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops56h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 6/37:45 pmATH - SFO
1 stop30h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,087
Tue 5/214:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/48:10 amATH - SFO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,096
Tue 5/215:40 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 pmATH - SFO
2 stops31h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,101

One-way flights to Athens from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to Athens. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Tue 7/24:55 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$540
Sun 6/162:42 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops44h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$548
Fri 7/196:35 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$549
Thu 6/202:42 pmSFO - ATH
2 stops59h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$557
Thu 8/11:15 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$561
Wed 5/222:41 pmSFO - ATH
3 stops55h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$562
Sat 8/1012:22 amSFO - ATH
2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$566
Fri 8/26:35 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$571
Sat 7/276:35 pmSFO - ATH
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$573

Find flights from San Francisco to Athens within your budget

Customize 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Fly from

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Budget

$848 - $1,112

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San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

1 stop23h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/1

1 stop27h 45m

$848

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 6/11

1 stop36h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 6/18

1 stop32h 32m

$855

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

1 stop27h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/3

1 stop22h 45m

$879

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 6/18

1 stop36h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 7/1

1 stop32h 45m

$880

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 8/2

1 stop23h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/30

1 stop17h 10m

$883

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 8/14

2 stops29h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 8/28

3 stops29h 43m

$905

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 8/14

2 stops31h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/19

1 stop29h 55m

$1,014

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 8/4

1 stop15h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 8/29

2 stops20h 49m

$1,098

San FranciscoAthens Eleftherios V.

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 7/22

1 stop24h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 8/8

1 stop27h 25m

$1,112

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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Athens. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Athens flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Athens by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Athens by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Athens is currently $559 while a round-trip flight costs $942. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Athens (average of $614). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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.

January

$733

February

$742

March

$801

April

$708

May

$1,021

June

$1,538

July

$1,296

August

$1,095

September

$1,046

October

$787

November

$632

December

$614

Temperature and rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ATH

Temperature

50 - 82.4 °F

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 May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ITA Airways, Air Transat and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Athens. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
1,994 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.8
Good
1,994 reviews
7.8
Good
1,994 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.7
Good
1,053 reviews
7.8
Good
1,994 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.7
Good
479 reviews
7.8
Good
1,994 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
7.8
Good
1,994 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
7.8
Good
1,994 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

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Flight was delayed 2 hours due to technical issues they were having at Zurich airport according to the swiss agent when I called. This caused my connection flight to be unviable. The swiss agent was helpful in finding me a partner airline to fulfill my need to get to final destination in eastern Europe. However, the only flight the agent was originally able to find me was a connecting flight through Frankfurt with a 7 hour layover and not only that but they didnt have space on the flight without upgrading me to a higher cabin class at my expense of 384 euro. I asked if this could be waived since the technical issues were not my fault from the beginning and the agent stated they arent. I ended up paying the extra 384 euro for the agent to call me back an hour later stating he found another flight through Munich with only an hour and a half layover which was great, but when I asked for the 384 euros to be refunded he stated that was included in the price difference for this flight and there was nothing he could do about that. I feel like I got scammed out of that 384 euros as that was a cabin upgrade for a flight I never ended up taking that was supposed to be my replacement for an error they were having on their end. I am grateful for the agent finding me replacement flights that worked in my favor time wise but not in being swindled out of extra charges. I also paid 85 USD to "pick my seats" (which honestly feels like a cash grab on behalf of airlines these days anyways) on my original swiss flight that I did not receive back either since I could not pick my seats on the replacement flights as well. Way to use flight delays for swindling your customers Swiss. Kayak was great as usual but I did not have any communications with Kayak directly for this ordeal it was all through Swiss airlines.

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  • 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 $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Athens for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on ITA Airways for just $848, but on average you can expect to pay $897.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Athens for under $1,100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Athens is ITA Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $848 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Transat and Turkish Airlines, starting at $855 and $879 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Athens for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Athens?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Fatih Camii. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Fatih Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $32 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Munich?

    Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Botanische Garten München-Nymphenburg are currently the most popular points of interest in Munich at the moment. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Botanische Garten München-Nymphenburg are located about 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers in need of a car in Munich can rent one for about $49 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt. Römerberg, Konstablerwache and Oper Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 7.7 mi, and 7.0 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $41.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Athens flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Athens that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Athens flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Athens with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Athens flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Athens that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Athens offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Athens?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Athens flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Athens flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Athens flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$462Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$521Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest$536Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest$538Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapest$558Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LufthansaCheapest$624Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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VuelingCheapest$638Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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United AirlinesCheapest$649Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$678Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest$680Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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