Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Athens from $317

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Athens (SFO-ATH)?

  Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $317 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to ATH on Sat, Aug 8), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $480 departing on Sun, Aug 16 and returning on Sun, Aug 23.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Athens?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Athens with the following airlines, including: ITA Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Athens?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Athens?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Athens, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Aug 8, with one-way flights priced at just $317.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Athens travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Athens (ATH) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Athens is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Athens on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Athens on July 15, 2026 with Iberia, with prices starting at $892.

• Which airports can I fly to for Athens from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with San Francisco International Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (SFO-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Athens?

  The time difference between Athens and San Francisco is 10h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Athens?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.