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How to get from Athens to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Munich: about 17h 28m including the connection. Other options: via Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Warsaw. Two tickets from $457.

Flights from Athens to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Munich
17h 28m
two tickets, via Warsaw
$457
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,776 mi (10,905 km)
fastest
Via Munich
Germany
17h 28m
with the connection
Athens to Munich flight 2h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to San Francisco flight 11h 48m
two ticketsfrom $1,695
Via Frankfurt
Germany
17h 35m
with the connection
Athens to Frankfurt flight 3h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to San Francisco flight 11h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,322
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
17h 35m
with the connection
Athens to Copenhagen flight 3h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to San Francisco flight 11h 10m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
17h 35m
with the connection
Athens to Amsterdam flight 3h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to San Francisco flight 11h
two ticketsfrom $867
Via Warsaw
Poland
17h 40m
with the connection
Athens to Warsaw flight 2h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Frederic Chopin, Warsaw-Modlin. Departure to San Francisco: Frederic Chopin.
Warsaw to San Francisco flight 12h
two ticketsfrom $457

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Athens to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Munich.
What is the fastest way to fly from Athens to San Francisco?
Via Munich: 2h 40m to the connection, 11h 48m after it, about 17h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Athens to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Warsaw from $457. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Athens and San Francisco?
Munich (17h 28m total), Frankfurt (17h 35m total), Copenhagen (17h 35m total), Amsterdam (17h 35m total) and Warsaw (17h 40m total).
How far is San Francisco from Athens?
6,776 mi (10,905 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.