Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kos from £470

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3 stops
Mon, May 25
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£470
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Sun, May 31
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£476
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3 stops
Wed, May 27
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£477
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3 stops
Tue, May 26
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£491
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£502
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2 stops
Sun, May 31
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£536
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3 stops
Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£817
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Thu, May 28 – Thu, Jun 4
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£819
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3 stops
Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£848
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2 stops
Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£878
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3 stops
Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£899
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2 stops
Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
San Francisco SFOKos KGS
£929
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How much do flights to Kos cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£470

Cheapest round-trip

£817

Average round-trip

£997

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Kos airport to the city center

The fastest options are taxi and private transfer, while budget travelers often choose public bus

Kos is served by Kos Island International Airport (KGS), located approximately 24 km southwest of Kos Town. This Greek island destination offers several airport transfers to city center options, including public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and your chosen transport method. The airport serves as the main gateway to the island's beaches, historical sites, and vibrant town center.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

one-way fare to Kos Town

limited service, aligned with flights (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-35 min

metered fare; may vary by time of day

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-35 min

pre-booked; price per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families and groups

25-35 min

per day; varies by season and vehicle

on-demand at airport desks (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

30-50 min

often included with accommodation or small fee

aligned with guest arrivals (traffic dependent)

resort guests

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public bus service is limited and may not operate for all flight arrivals, especially late evening flights.
  • Taxi fares are metered but confirm the approximate fare before departure.
  • Rental car is recommended for exploring the island beyond Kos Town.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kos

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Kos Island International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Kos

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kos

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C11°C
February14°C11°C
March15°C12°C
April18°C14°C
May21°C18°C
June25°C21°C
July28°C24°C
August28°C24°C
September26°C22°C
October22°C19°C
November19°C16°C
December15°C13°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
11°C
January
Sunny days
317
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
68%
22°C17°C
23 May
20°C18°C
Sunday
17 May
22°C19°C
24 May
21°C19°C
Monday
18 May
21°C18°C
25 May
22°C19°C
Tuesday
19 May
21°C18°C
26 May
23°C19°C
Wednesday
20 May
21°C18°C
27 May
87%
23°C20°C
Thursday
21 May
22°C18°C
28 May
86%
21°C19°C
Friday
22 May
84%
21°C18°C
29 May
22°C19°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Ryanair, SKY express, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Lufthansa. San Francisco and Kos have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kos?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kos and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Bristol, Tirana, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, Dublin, Copenhagen, Milan, Crete, Munich, Düsseldorf, Tallinn, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Vienna, Rome, Paris.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What airports are near Kos?
The main airport in Kos is Kos Island International. It is also served by Kos Island International, Kalymnos Island National.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Kos?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Kos with Aegean, Ryanair, SKY express, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Kos?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Kos, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San Francisco and Kos?
Traveling between San Francisco and Kos, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San Francisco?
There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
How many airports are there near Kos?
There are a number of airports in and around Kos. The main one is Kos Island International and other nearby airports include Kos Island International, Kalymnos Island National.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Kos depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Kos arrive?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Kos depart?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Kos arrive?

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