How long is the flight from San Francisco to Athens?

Turkish Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Athens in just under 19h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ATH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Athens as you normally would.

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?

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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 15 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	£537
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Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£704

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29h 40m total
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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 63 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 £442). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,009). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Athens flights typically cost between £543 and £849 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £537 on United Airlines (15 Oct–20 Oct).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Athens?
Turkish Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Athens in just under 19h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h. 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 £442). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,009). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Athens?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Athens is 63 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Athens flights typically cost between £543 and £849 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £537 on United Airlines (15 Oct–20 Oct).

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San Francisco to Athens flights typically cost between £543 and £849 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £537 on United Airlines (15 Oct–20 Oct).