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How to get from San Francisco to Athens

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Zurich: about 16h 45m including the connection. Other options: via Munich, Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $1,088.

Flights from San Francisco to Athens

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Prices by day: San Francisco to Athens

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Best fares from San Francisco to Athens

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $452 10 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $483 Today Cheapest weekend departure $731 Sat, 19 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $452

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Zurich
16h 45m
two tickets, via Copenhagen
$1,088
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,776 mi (10,905 km)
fastest
Via Zurich
Switzerland
16h 45m
with the connection
San Francisco to Zurich flight 11h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Athens flight 2h 35m
Via Munich
Germany
16h 45m
with the connection
San Francisco to Munich flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Athens flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,883
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
16h 45m
with the connection
San Francisco to Copenhagen flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to Athens flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,088
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
16h 45m
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Athens flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,412
Via Frankfurt
Germany
16h 55m
with the connection
San Francisco to Frankfurt flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Athens flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,879

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 Athens

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, August and September, +28° to +33° by day, sea +22° to +26°. In November it is +19° by day and +11° at night, sea +20°, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +5° +16° 9 days
Feb
+14° +5° +15° 8 days
Mar
+16° +7° +15° 9 days
Apr
+20° +10° +17° 7 days
May
+25° +14° +18° 6 days
Jun
+31° +20° +22° 4 days
Jul
+34° +24° +26° 2 days
Aug
+33° +23° +26° 3 days
Sep
+28° +18° +25° 5 days
Oct
+23° +14° +23° 4 days
Nov
+19° +11° +20° 7 days
Dec
+15° +7° +18° 9 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 San Francisco to Athens?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Zurich.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Athens?
Via Zurich: 11h 10m to the connection, 2h 35m after it, about 16h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Athens with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Copenhagen from $1,088. 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 San Francisco and Athens?
Zurich (16h 45m total), Munich (16h 45m total), Copenhagen (16h 45m total), Amsterdam (16h 45m total) and Frankfurt (16h 55m total).
How far is Athens from San Francisco?
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.