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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens from £273

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 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATH
14 Sep — 21 Sep1
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 15 August 2026.

Fri 13/1123:30 -
2 stops49h 30m
Fri 27/1113:00 -
1 stop18h 33m
Deal found 11/8£596
Wed 11/1107:00 -
2 stops20h 40m
Wed 2/1213:35 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 13/8£597
Sun 22/1123:20 -
2 stops26h 45m
Wed 25/1113:00 -
1 stop18h 33m
Deal found 10/8£599
Fri 11/1222:45 -
2 stops50h 15m
Fri 25/1213:00 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 12/8£600
Wed 14/1015:15 -
1 stop23h 30m
Thu 19/1106:00 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 14/8£600
Sat 14/1123:59 -
1 stop24h 06m
Fri 20/1106:45 -
2 stops21h 17m
Deal found 14/8£601
Sun 15/1107:00 -
2 stops19h 40m
Fri 20/1106:10 -
2 stops20h 01m
Deal found 13/8£602
Wed 9/1206:00 -
2 stops21h 40m
Wed 23/1206:10 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 10/8£605
Mon 23/1118:43 -
2 stops28h 52m
Fri 27/1106:10 -
2 stops26h 14m
Deal found 10/8£606
Sat 14/1123:59 -
2 stops26h 41m
Fri 20/1106:10 -
2 stops25h 53m
Deal found 14/8£609
Tue 29/916:45 -
1 stop15h 55m
Tue 6/1013:50 -
2 stops34h 50m
Deal found 15/8£609

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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£596

One-way from

£273

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£629
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Athens
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m 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 (£24 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 15 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 20/1

17:25-19:00

1 stop15h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 25/1

17:00-14:55

1 stop31h 55m

£605

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

16:45-10:45

2 stops32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/10

11:35-14:40

2 stops37h 05m

£617

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

16:45-10:45

2 stops32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 13/10

11:35-14:40

2 stops37h 05m

£617

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 2/2

07:00-13:40

2 stops20h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 14/2

05:55-11:45

1 stop15h 50m

£631

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

16:45-10:45

2 stops32h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 30/9

19:30-14:40

1 stop29h 10m

£663

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Sat 17/10

16:45-18:40

1 stop15h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 24/10

11:45-15:50

2 stops38h 05m

£666

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

14:00-20:05

2 stops20h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 14/10

06:00-11:45

1 stop15h 45m

£702

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

16:45-18:40

1 stop15h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/10

11:35-14:40

2 stops37h 05m

£715

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

18:25-10:10

2 stops29h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 30/9

11:45-08:45

2 stops31h 00m

£818

San FranciscoAthens

SFO San Francisco - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SFOATH

San Francisco

Thu 19/11

06:00-16:35

2 stops24h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 28/11

06:10-23:23

2 stops27h 13m

£859

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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 £441). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £992). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Athens flights typically cost between £496 and £759 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £596 on Delta (27 Jan–12 Feb).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Athens?

    Delta, British Airways, and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Athens in just under 15h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 13m. 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 £441). Flying from San Francisco to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £992). 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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