Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santorini from £308

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Santorini from £308

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Santorini

3 stops
Fri, Feb 20
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£308
Search
3 stops
Fri, Feb 20
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£319
Search
2 stops
Sat, Feb 21
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£367
Search
2 stops
Mon, Feb 16
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£377
Search
2 stops
Sat, Feb 21
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£406
Search
2 stops
Mon, Feb 16
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£406
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Thu, Feb 26
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£496
Search
2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Fri, Feb 27
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£500
Search
2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Thu, Feb 26
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£533
Search
2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Fri, Feb 27
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£539
Search
2 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Thu, Feb 26
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£582
Search
2 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Thu, Feb 26
San Francisco SFOSantorini JTR
£588
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£308

Cheapest round-trip

£496

Average round-trip

£655

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Santorini airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus to Fira.

Santorini is served by one airport, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), located approximately 6 km southeast of Fira, the island's main town. Despite the short distance, the winding roads and seasonal traffic can affect travel times. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. The bus service connects the airport to Fira, from where travelers can reach other villages. Taxis and private transfers offer direct door-to-door service to hotels across the island.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€2 (flat fare)

timed to flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Fira

10-20 min

€20-€35 (metered; varies by destination)

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

direct to any village

10-25 min

€30-€60 (pre-booked; varies by destination and vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and convenience

10-20 min

€35-€80 (per day; varies by season and vehicle)

desks at arrivals (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

15-30 min

€0-€25 (complimentary or fee varies by hotel)

arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

guests with hotel bookings

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses run primarily between the airport and Fira; connections to Oia, Kamari, and other villages depart from Fira bus station.
  • Taxis can be limited during peak season; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Rental car pickup counters are located in the arrivals hall.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santorini

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Santorini

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Santorini

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C12°C
March15°C13°C
April17°C15°C
May20°C18°C
June23°C22°C
July25°C24°C
August26°C25°C
September24°C23°C
October21°C20°C
November19°C17°C
December16°C14°C
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
17°C17°C
14 Feb
77%
16°C15°C
Sunday
8 Feb
17°C16°C
15 Feb
16°C16°C
Monday
9 Feb
16°C16°C
16 Feb
17°C16°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
16°C14°C
17 Feb
82%
15°C15°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
88%
15°C13°C
18 Feb
88%
14°C14°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
17°C15°C
19 Feb
88%
14°C12°C
Friday
13 Feb
86%
15°C15°C
20 Feb
87%
15°C13°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, SKY express, Lufthansa, Ryanair, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. San Francisco and Santorini 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 Santorini?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santorini and London, Athens, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Glasgow, Tirana, Rome, Bucharest, Mykonos, Istanbul, Naples, New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Sofia, Prague, Larnaca, Los Angeles.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What airports are near Santorini?
The main airport in Santorini is Santorini (Thira) National. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Santorini with Aegean, SKY express, Lufthansa, Ryanair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Santorini, 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 Santorini?
Traveling between San Francisco and Santorini, 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, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
How many airports are there near Santorini?
There are a number of airports in and around Santorini. The main one is Santorini (Thira) National and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Santorini depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Santorini arrive?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Santorini depart?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Santorini arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from San Francisco

Flights to Santorini

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Santorini

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from San Francisco

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near San Francisco

Airports near Santorini

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from San Francisco to Santorini

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights