Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and ATH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is ج.م. 9,754. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 23,549. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to ATH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among its highlights.
