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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Athens (SFO-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Athens

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Athens.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Athens is February, where tickets cost C$ 988 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,039 and C$ 1,964 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Athens, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Athens

  • Are nonstop flights from San Francisco Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport available?

    Depending on the airline you choose, you can either have one or two layovers before landing at Eleftherios Venizelos airport.

  • Does San Francisco Airport have parking lots?

    San Francisco has several parking lots and garages where travelers flying out of the airport can leave their vehicles for a couple of days or weeks. The long-term parking garage charges around $25 per day. Other options include domestic and international parking garages, which charge around $36 per day.

  • Which transportation means can I use from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco Airport?

    One convenient transportation means, which will also help you avoid traffic, is the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The train takes around 30min to reach the airport’s international terminal from downtown Francisco. The train charges approximately $10 for a one-way ticket.

  • Does Eleftherios Venizelos Airport have a hotel?

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport has one hotel, the grand Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, which provides cozy accommodation to tired travelers landing at the airport. It takes approximately 2min to walk from the airport’s main terminal to the hotel, which offers great amenities like a spa, pool, gym, and restaurants.

  • Is San Francisco Airport family-friendly?

    San Francisco Airport has several facilities and services to cater to the needs of families. Families get baggage assistance as they travel through the airport. Car seat rentals are also available at the airport travel agency. There are kid’s spots where kids can play and nurseries in T1, T3, and T2.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Athens?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Athens

  • Travelers looking to fly to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) from San Francisco Airport (SFO) can book flights with Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and British Airways.
  • San Francisco Airport has multiple lounges that provide a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere for travelers waiting for flights. One great lounge, the Centurion Lounge in T3, is accessible upon purchasing a day pass for around $50. The lounge offers refreshments, workstations, showers, and a family room.
  • Travelers arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport can get to Athens city onboard metro line 3, which takes approximately 50min to reach Central Railway Station, also known as Larissa. The metro charges around €10 ($12) for the one-way trip.
  • When you find yourself with extra time to kill as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, be sure to check out some of its outstanding art exhibits like the massive mosaic tile mural in boarding area B or the architectural bronze tubing in T1.
  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport ensures those with special needs and disabilities have an easy time with facilities like adapted walkways, braille signage, accessible restrooms, text telephones, tactile flooring, and electric cars to help transport disabled travelers from one terminal to another.
  • In case you would like to temporarily store your luggage as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, you can leave your baggage at the airport travel agency located on the departures level of the airport’s international terminal. Storage costs range anywhere between $15 and $35 for 24h.
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