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

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more stops can often be significantly cheaper, making them a good option for budget-conscious travelers.

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

Yes, having flexible travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons are often less expensive than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can sometimes lead to considerable 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 meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately for 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: €633 - €1,232

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Athens to San Francisco is 633 EUR to 1232 EUR. The current lowest deal is 621 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 18.

now 621 €

Low 633 €

High 1,232 €

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

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

easyJet UK

708 €

717 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Ryanair

678 €

669 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Big Sky Airlines

664 €

713 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

728 €

615 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

672 €

620 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

664 €

621 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

821 € → 642 €

22%

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

790 € → 637 €

19%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

847 € → 719 €

15%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

748 € → 623 €

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Athens - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent ATH to SFO fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Athens to San Francisco are above the typical level, with 22% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 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 on this route

There are no direct flights available for Athens to San Francisco, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals on this route

Scandinavian Airlines has 92 deals on this route, making it a frequent option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Athens to San Francisco appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~€872

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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From ATH

Elite

Dec 15

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$2,644

$1,753

Save $891

Alitalia

Business Class

From ATH

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Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,436

$3,407

Save $1,029

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

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Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,477

$3,443

Save $1,034

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

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Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,461

$3,489

Save $972

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,473

$3,489

Save $984

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,436

$3,489

Save $947

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,436

$3,493

Save $943

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,436

$3,528

Save $908

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Jan 12

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,653

$3,544

Save $1,109

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Jan 23

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,626

$3,603

Save $1,023

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Mar 01

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,796

$2,220

Save $576

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ATH

Elite

Feb 02

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,252

$3,593

Save $659

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 different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Look out for layovers, as these flights are often more budget-friendly than direct options.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to better prices. However, last-minute deals can occasionally appear, so it's wise to monitor prices if your travel plans allow for flexibility. Mid-week bookings may also offer slight savings.

While Athens has a primary international airport, checking for alternative departure airports in the broader region might occasionally reveal different pricing. For San Francisco, exploring nearby airports could sometimes provide additional flight options or varying costs. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation.

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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: €633 - €1,232

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Athens to San Francisco is 633 EUR to 1232 EUR. The current lowest deal is 621 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 18.

now 621 €

Low 633 €

High 1,232 €

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

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

easyJet UK

708 €

717 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Ryanair

678 €

669 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Big Sky Airlines

664 €

713 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

728 €

615 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

672 €

620 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ATH - San Francisco

Athens (ATH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

664 €

621 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

821 € → 642 €

22%

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

790 € → 637 €

19%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

847 € → 719 €

15%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

748 € → 623 €

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Athens to San Francisco

Athens - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent ATH to SFO fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Athens to San Francisco are above the typical level, with 22% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 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 on this route

There are no direct flights available for Athens to San Francisco, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals on this route

Scandinavian Airlines has 92 deals on this route, making it a frequent option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Athens to San Francisco appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

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

89% AI deal score

$4,252

$3,593

Save $659

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 ATH to SFO fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the lowest median prices

Connecting flights typically take 25h 48m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals on this route

Deals appear regularly for this route

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

Dec 15

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Jan 12

Jan 23

Mar 01

Feb 02

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 ATH to SFO fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the lowest median prices

Connecting flights typically take 25h 48m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals on this route

Deals appear regularly for this route

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

Dec 15

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Jan 12

Jan 23

Mar 01

Feb 02

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?