Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – Athens
Outbound – Nov 10, 2026
1 stop
16h 25m IST
Return – Nov 23, 2026
1 stop
16h 20m IST
$750
2 days ago
San Francisco – Athens
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
1 stop
16h 35m YYZ
Return – Dec 2, 2026
1 stop
15h 50m FRA
$841
today
San Francisco – Athens
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
1 stop
16h 35m YYZ
Return – Dec 2, 2026
1 stop
15h 50m FRA
$839
today
San Francisco – Athens
Outbound – Nov 15, 2026
1 stop
16h 35m YUL
Return – Dec 1, 2026
1 stop
16h 40m MUC
$836
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$468
Average price of a round trip
$768
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
23h22
A flight from San Francisco to Athens takes on average 23h22.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Athens is September.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Athens
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Athens (Greece) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $356 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 43 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Scandinavian Airlines. A ticket from the airline Scandinavian Airlines to Athens costs on average $650.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Athens
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $468 to $973
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $768
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 16°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
Athens, Greece
airport :
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH)
local time :
Athens is in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Athens, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 22°C.
The city of Athens has 1 airport(s): Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos
Useful info about Athens
What is the least touristic period to go to Athens?
If you want to visit Athens during the least touristic period, choose the month of September.
What is the most popular time to travel to Athens?
In Athens, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Athens?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 43 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Athens is Monday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Athens?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Athens?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Athens?
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Athens and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 17 mm in Athens and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in Athens and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in San Francisco.
