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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens from £459

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATH
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 May 2026.

Fri 25/916:45
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops32h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/1019:30
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop29h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/5£679
Mon 31/816:45
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 13/911:35
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops37h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£680
Tue 4/808:10
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop16h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 11/812:10
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops41h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5£681
Sun 8/1111:24
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops21h 46m
British Airways
Sun 15/1108:00
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops23h 28m
British Airways
Deal found 14/5£681
Fri 2/1016:45
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 18/1011:35
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops37h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/5£682
Fri 28/816:45
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 13/911:35
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops37h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/5£683
Tue 4/816:34
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop31h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 21/815:25
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop29h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£684
Mon 3/821:00
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 11/812:10
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops41h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£684
Fri 13/1123:05
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 8/106:25
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£686
Tue 4/816:34
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop31h 26m
United Airlines
Thu 20/813:10
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop31h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£687
Thu 12/1121:40
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop17h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 8/114:15
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£688
Sun 15/1108:30
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops29h 50m
Austrian Airlines
Thu 7/113:25
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops39h 54m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 14/5£690

Find 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 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£679

One-way from

£459

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£762
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  • 7/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 27m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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  • 4/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 47m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 May 2026.
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San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

16:45-10:45

2 stops32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 30/8

11:35-14:40

2 stops37h 05m

£704

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

19:35-00:55

1 stop19h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 12/9

06:55-16:15

1 stop19h 20m

£705

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

16:45-10:45

2 stops32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 13/9

19:30-14:40

1 stop29h 10m

£709

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

16:45-18:40

1 stop15h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 13/9

11:35-14:40

2 stops37h 05m

£710

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

16:45-13:00

2 stops34h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 13/9

11:35-14:40

2 stops37h 05m

£712

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

16:45-10:45

2 stops32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 28/10

11:25-15:50

2 stops37h 25m

£714

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

23:38-10:10

1 stop24h 32m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 22/7

12:10-20:51

1 stop18h 41m

£734

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

16:45-18:40

1 stop15h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 20/9

11:35-14:40

2 stops37h 05m

£735
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

21:05-23:05

1 stop16h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 7/8

12:10-20:51

1 stop18h 41m

£738

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

21:05-23:05

1 stop16h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 24/7

12:10-20:51

1 stop18h 41m

£738

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Athens?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Athens is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Athens?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Athens (average of £447). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £991). 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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  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Athens?

    Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Athens in just under 16h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 45m. There are 6788 mi between San Francisco and Athens. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Athens (average of £447). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £991). 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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