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

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with layovers can often be more affordable, though they extend your journey. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration.

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

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on weekdays often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular travel periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal better deals.

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 printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can add up and impact the total cost of your trip.

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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 48m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this long-haul route involve at least one stop, this duration accounts for the layovers and transfers you might encounter. This journey covers a significant distance of 10,933 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

When looking for cheap flights from Athens to San Francisco, you'll find that fares typically range from $844–$1246, with a median of $1063. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 22% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, and new deals show up several times a week, suggesting opportunities for savings.

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to San Francisco is often in June, with a median fare of $830. Other cost-effective months include April, where the median fare is $866, and May, with a median of $942. Planning your trip during these months could help you secure a more favorable price.

For flights from Athens to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares have been for direct flights. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2, meaning travelers should anticipate at least two stops on their journey.

How much is a round trip from Athens to San Francisco

Regular price: €517 - €1,283

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

The regular price range for flights from Athens to San Francisco is between 517 EUR and 1283 EUR. The current lowest deal is 520 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Feb 4-Feb 13.

now 520 €

Low 517 €

High 1,283 €

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Athens to San Francisco is June, with a median price of $830. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $5212. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from 830 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 5,212 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Athens to San Francisco

Scandinavian Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Ryanair

Aero Services Executive

Last-minute flights going from Athens to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Condor Flugdienst

1,121 €

770 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

1,150 €

993 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

580 €

619 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

574 €

649 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

703 €

574 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

668 €

576 €

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 11

805 € → 541 €

33%

24 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 30

789 € → 538 €

32%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

825 € → 604 €

27%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

851 € → 631 €

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Athens - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Athens to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median of $1063.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June offers the lowest median price at $830, followed by April at $866.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 25h 48m

Flights from Athens to San Francisco typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 25h 48m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Scandinavian Airlines has offered recent deals on this route, with a fare of $520.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for this route appear regularly, with 22% of recent fares considered good prices.

Athens main airports to depart from

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport (ATH) is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~€509

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 ~€528

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,401

$3,224

Save $2,177

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 30

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,640

$3,224

Save $2,416

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 12

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,749

$3,681

Save $2,068

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 05

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,521

$3,602

Save $1,919

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 05

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,418

$3,603

Save $1,815

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 12

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,315

$3,633

Save $1,682

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 05

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,362

$3,640

Save $1,722

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 12

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,383

$3,648

Save $1,735

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 12

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,401

$3,651

Save $1,750

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 12

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,647

$3,675

Save $1,972

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Nov 12

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,575

$3,716

Save $1,859

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Look out for layovers, as these flights are often more budget-friendly than direct options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you find a suitable deal. Mid-week bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may require additional travel to and from these airports, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and time.

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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: €517 - €1,283

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

The regular price range for flights from Athens to San Francisco is between 517 EUR and 1283 EUR. The current lowest deal is 520 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Feb 4-Feb 13.

now 520 €

Low 517 €

High 1,283 €

The cheapest time to fly from Athens to San Francisco

June

Cheapest

Flights from 830 €

March

Most Expensive

Flights from 5,212 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Athens to San Francisco

Scandinavian Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Ryanair

Aero Services Executive

Last-minute flights going from Athens to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Condor Flugdienst

1,121 €

770 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

1,150 €

993 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

580 €

619 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

574 €

649 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

703 €

574 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

668 €

576 €

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 11

805 € → 541 €

33%

24 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 30

789 € → 538 €

32%

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

825 € → 604 €

27%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

851 € → 631 €

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Athens - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Athens to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median of $1063.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June offers the lowest median price at $830, followed by April at $866.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 25h 48m

Flights from Athens to San Francisco typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 25h 48m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Scandinavian Airlines has offered recent deals on this route, with a fare of $520.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for this route appear regularly, with 22% of recent fares considered good prices.

Athens main airports to depart from

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport (ATH) is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~€509

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 ~€528

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

92% AI deal score

$5,575

$3,716

Save $1,859

Aegean Airlines, +1

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 are above the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 25h 48m

Connecting flights are dominant

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

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Nov 09

Nov 30

Nov 12

Nov 05

Nov 05

Nov 12

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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 are above the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 25h 48m

Connecting flights are dominant

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 18

Nov 09

Nov 30

Nov 12

Nov 05

Nov 05

Nov 12

Nov 05

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 12

Nov 12

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?