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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens from £390

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATH
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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 17 June 2026.

Fri 7/815:05
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop16h 35m
Delta
Wed 12/809:45
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop19h 54m
Delta
Deal found 16/6£728
Wed 22/723:59
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop25h 01m
Delta
Wed 29/715:30
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop28h 45m
Delta
Deal found 17/6£729
Wed 2/916:45
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 21/911:35
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops37h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/6£730
Tue 25/808:10
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop16h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 5/912:10
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop18h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6£730
Thu 16/713:45
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop25h 30m
Delta
Wed 29/715:30
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop28h 45m
Delta
Deal found 16/6£732
Mon 14/911:58
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops19h 42m
Delta
Mon 28/913:35
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop32h 10m
Delta
Deal found 15/6£733
Thu 22/1011:05
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops20h 35m
Delta
Fri 30/1013:35
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops29h 57m
Delta
Deal found 12/6£736
Sat 29/823:30
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop26h 15m
British Airways
Sat 12/907:25
ATH
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 16/6£736
Thu 1/1016:45
SFO
-
ATH
1 stop15h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 15/1011:35
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops37h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/6£737
Thu 16/713:55
SFO
-
ATH
2 stops18h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 23/706:00
ATH
-
SFO
2 stops22h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6£738

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 17 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£728

One-way from

£390

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£996
Delta
  • Delta
  • 7/8-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 29m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£166 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

16:45-10:45

2 stops32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/10

11:35-14:40

2 stops37h 05m

£735

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

10:16-19:10

2 stops22h 54m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/12

07:30-18:45

1 stop21h 15m

£773

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

23:15-09:15

1 stop24h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 15/8

06:35-21:02

2 stops24h 27m

£789

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

10:50-23:05

2 stops26h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/8

06:25-20:02

2 stops23h 37m

£882

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

19:20-16:05

3 stops34h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 12/9

04:40-00:48

2 stops30h 08m

£1,142

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 27/6

18:45-03:05

1 stop22h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 29/6

03:55-10:50

1 stop16h 55m

£1,157

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 27/6

15:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/7

06:05-13:15

1 stop17h 10m

£1,215

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

16:30-14:55

2 stops36h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 31/8

16:30-17:05

3 stops34h 35m

£1,247
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 27/6

18:45-20:30

1 stop15h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/7

10:25-16:40

1 stop16h 15m

£1,362

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

14:51-23:10

2 stops22h 19m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 15/11

08:00-20:10

2 stops22h 10m

£1,365

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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 51 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Athens (average of £445). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £996). 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, British Airways, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Athens in just under 22h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 06m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Athens (average of £445). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £996). 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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