Are direct flights from Athens to San Francisco always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, especially for longer routes. The "best" option depends on your priorities regarding cost versus travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on Athens to San Francisco flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices may vary significantly depending on the day of the week or specific times of the year. Adjusting your itinerary by a few days could result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Athens to San Francisco flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for changes or cancellations. Understanding these fees helps you calculate the total cost of your journey.

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2027-02-03 – 2027-02-24
ATH - San Francisco
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Athens to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Athens to San Francisco

A typical journey from Athens to San Francisco takes about 25h 50m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 10,933 km.

When searching for cheap flights from Athens to San Francisco, you'll find fares typically range from $1041–$1390, with a median of $1166. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Athens to San Francisco, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1082. November also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $1128, followed by January at $1196.

There are no direct flights from Athens to San Francisco. Most itineraries connect at least once, and in fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Athens to San Francisco

Regular price: €580 - €1,271

Prices for flights from Athens to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Athens to San Francisco typically range from 580 EUR to 1271 EUR. The current lowest deal is 585 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Jan 21-Feb 6.

now 585 €

Low 580 €

High 1,271 €

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Athens to San Francisco is February, with a median price of $1082. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1355. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 1,082 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,355 €

Jan

Feb

Jun

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Athens to San Francisco

TAP Portugal

Vueling Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Big Sky Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Athens to San Francisco

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

740 €

1,029 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

760 €

1,100 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Big Sky Airlines

756 €

843 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

733 €

1,020 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

732 €

1,024 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Big Sky Airlines

779 €

804 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Athens to San Francisco

14 nights

Dec 19 - Jan 2

794 € → 619 €

22%

23 nights

Dec 17 - Jan 9

776 € → 619 €

20%

8 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 30

811 € → 661 €

18%

7 nights

Apr 19 - Apr 26

737 € → 602 €

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Athens - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Athens to San Francisco are near the typical level of $1166.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1082.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 25h 50m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Athens to San Francisco is 25h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are not common; connecting flights are the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Scandinavian Airlines has offered 29 deals on this route, more than other airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Athens main airports to depart from

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Athens to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from Athens (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€515

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€593

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

📍 ~15 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or rail)

💸 Flights from ~€1,079

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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From ATH

Elite

Nov 30

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,156

$3,544

Save $1,612

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 30

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,211

$3,584

Save $1,627

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 30

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,397

$3,649

Save $1,748

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 30

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,154

$3,599

Save $1,555

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Dec 07

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,766

$3,683

Save $1,083

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Dec 07

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,807

$3,703

Save $1,104

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Feb 24

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,707

$2,019

Save $688

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Apr 14

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,263

$3,465

Save $798

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Apr 07

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,168

$3,467

Save $701

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Dec 24

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,443

$3,556

Save $887

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Dec 07

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,645

$3,694

Save $951

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Feb 06

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,619

$2,036

Save $583

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you of potential fare drops.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. There isn't a single "best" time, as prices can fluctuate based on demand and other factors. Monitoring price trends can be helpful.

Comparing nearby airports at your destination or origin can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to travel time, it could offer a more budget-friendly alternative. Always consider the total cost and convenience when choosing.

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Athens to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Athens to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Athens to San Francisco

Regular price: €580 - €1,271

Prices for flights from Athens to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Athens to San Francisco typically range from 580 EUR to 1271 EUR. The current lowest deal is 585 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Jan 21-Feb 6.

now 585 €

Low 580 €

High 1,271 €

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from 1,082 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,355 €

Jan

Feb

Jun

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Athens to San Francisco

TAP Portugal

Vueling Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Big Sky Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Athens to San Francisco

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

740 €

1,029 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

760 €

1,100 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Big Sky Airlines

756 €

843 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

733 €

1,020 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

732 €

1,024 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Big Sky Airlines

779 €

804 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Athens to San Francisco

14 nights

Dec 19 - Jan 2

794 € → 619 €

22%

23 nights

Dec 17 - Jan 9

776 € → 619 €

20%

8 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 30

811 € → 661 €

18%

7 nights

Apr 19 - Apr 26

737 € → 602 €

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Athens - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Athens to San Francisco are near the typical level of $1166.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1082.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 25h 50m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Athens to San Francisco is 25h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are not common; connecting flights are the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Scandinavian Airlines has offered 29 deals on this route, more than other airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Athens main airports to depart from

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Athens to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from Athens (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€515

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€593

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,619

$2,036

Save $583

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Athens to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Athens to San Francisco

Athens to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Athens to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Athens to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Direct flights from Athens to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Athens to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Athens to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Athens - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights average 25h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Deals appear regularly

Athens main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30

Dec 07

Dec 07

Feb 24

Apr 14

Apr 07

Dec 24

Dec 07

Feb 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

When should I book flights from Athens to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Athens to San Francisco?

Are direct flights from Athens to San Francisco always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Athens to San Francisco flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Athens to San Francisco flights?

Related routes

More routes from Athens

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Athens to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Athens to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Athens to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Direct flights from Athens to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Athens to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Athens to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Athens - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights average 25h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Deals appear regularly

Athens main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30

Dec 07

Dec 07

Feb 24

Apr 14

Apr 07

Dec 24

Dec 07

Feb 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

When should I book flights from Athens to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Athens to San Francisco?