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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens from £196

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATH
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£409

One-way from

£196

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£561
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/12-22/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£181 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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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 November 2025.

Wed 10/1206:00SFO - ATH
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1213:10ATH - SFO
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11£409
Sun 23/1122:44SFO - ATH
2 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1213:10ATH - SFO
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£410
Fri 5/1216:40SFO - ATH
2 stops31h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 13/1219:30ATH - SFO
1 stop29h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/11£416
Mon 8/1222:55SFO - ATH
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1203:25ATH - SFO
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£419
Sat 22/1118:45SFO - ATH
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/1206:30ATH - SFO
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£419
Mon 8/1205:50SFO - ATH
2 stops21h 45mDelta
Sun 14/1203:25ATH - SFO
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Deal found 16/11£422
Mon 1/1213:55SFO - ATH
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1203:25ATH - SFO
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£422
Sun 16/1108:25SFO - ATH
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1106:15ATH - SFO
2 stops22h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£423
Mon 1/1205:45SFO - ATH
2 stops21h 15mDelta
Sun 7/1203:25ATH - SFO
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/11£426
Mon 24/1107:15SFO - ATH
2 stops19h 45mDelta
Sat 6/1206:05ATH - SFO
2 stops19h 52mDelta
Deal found 15/11£429

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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 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Athens that are best for you.

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SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

16:40-10:35

2 stops31h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 13/12

19:30-14:35

1 stop29h 05m

£416

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

20:40-18:55

1 stop36h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 21/2

14:20-15:00

1 stop34h 40m

£418

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

14:20-08:20

1 stop32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 30/4

10:30-01:24

1 stop24h 54m

£421

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

23:20-12:00

2 stops26h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 31/1

06:30-19:55

2 stops23h 25m

£424

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

05:20-11:10

2 stops19h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 22/5

06:05-15:55

2 stops19h 50m

£438

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

21:40-01:20

1 stop18h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 30/3

15:25-13:50

1 stop32h 25m

£444

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

22:55-09:55

1 stop25h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/12

03:25-13:25

1 stop20h 00m

£457

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 3/4

00:45-08:10

2 stops21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 30/4

13:10-21:21

1 stop18h 11m

£458

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

00:40-13:35

2 stops26h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/2

06:05-11:50

1 stop15h 45m

£459

San FranciscoAthens

SFO - ATH

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

05:55-13:35

2 stops21h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/12

03:25-13:25

1 stop20h 00m

£460

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Athens

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Athens. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Athens is 65 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 £377). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £733). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Athens is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 56% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

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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 31h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 20m. 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 £377). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £733). 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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