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Cheap flights San Francisco — Athens

from $484 10 905 km ~13h 20m 4 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Saturday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $484 on 12.12.2026
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Prices found for 4 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
12 Dec 2026, Sat
Southwest Airlines WN 1121
17:40
SFO San Francisco International Airport
10:30
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
16h 50m 2 stops
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20 Dec 2026, Sun
Alaska Airlines AS 762
17:15
SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
09:05
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
15h 50m 2 stops
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20 Dec 2026, Sun
Alaska Airlines AS 1501
07:24
SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
23:26
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
16h 2m 2 stops
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19 Dec 2026, Sat
United Airlines UA 1665
10:20
SFO San Francisco International Airport
02:06
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
15h 46m 2 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
10 905 km
Flight time
13h 20m
Time difference
+9h
Minimum price
from $484 (12.12.2026)
Average price
$884
Maximum price
$1 075
Cheapest day
Saturday
Departure airports (2)
SFO San Francisco International Airport SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Airlines (3)
WN Southwest Airlines AS Alaska Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (3)
Trip.com Kupi.com Biletix
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$484
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
2 flights · 1 days
$900
United Airlines
United Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$1 075
Where to buy tickets 3
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $484
Kupi.com
2 tickets · 1 days
from $900
Biletix
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 075
Airports

From — San Francisco (2)

  • SFO San Francisco International Airport
  • SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

To — Athens (1)

  • ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Other destinations from San Francisco
Frequently asked questions about the route San Francisco — Athens
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Athens?
Approximate flight time — 13h 20m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from San Francisco to Athens?
The straight-line distance — 10 905 km.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Athens cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $484 on 12.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $884. Range: $484 — $1 075.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Athens?
The difference — +9h.
From which airports does San Francisco operate flights?
From San Francisco: SFO (San Francisco International Airport), SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport).
To which airports in Athens do flights arrive?
To Athens: ATH (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Saturday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route San Francisco — Athens

Flights San Francisco — Athens is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 10 905 km. Flight time 13h 20m. Time difference +9h.

From San Francisco (SFO) flights depart from 2 airports: SFO, SJC. To Athens (ATH) — 1 arrival airport: ATH.

3 airlines operate on this route: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $484 (12.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $884, ranging from $484 to $1 075. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Saturday.