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Cheapest one-way trip | $421 |
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Cheapest round-trip | $561 |
Average round-trip | $971 |
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Most popular airline | Lufthansa |
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Travelers usually depart from San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA - Salesforce Plaza, San Francisco, CA Bus Stop, San Francisco, CA Train Station, or San Francisco, CA - Fisherman’s Wharf when they travel from San Francisco to Athens. Book your trip to arrive at Athens International, Athens Train Station, Athens - Karolou, Athens - Kifissos, or Athens-Agioi Anargyroi. The most popular airlines for this route are Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, easyJet, and Aegean. San Francisco and Athens have 398 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Athens, consider visiting Acropolis of Athens, and Peloponnese.
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Athens
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | Yes | 0 0 |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes | Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | Yes | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Greece COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from San Francisco, SFO can enter Greece, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Greece in our dedicated Stories article.
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What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
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What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Santorini, London, Denver, Larnaca, Tel Aviv, Mykonos, Miami, Rome, Seattle, Paris, Orlando, Budapest, Oakland, Fort Lauderdale, Barcelona, Vienna.
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, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
What buses and trains depart from San Francisco?
A number of bus and train companies depart from San Francisco, including Greyhound.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Francisco and Athens?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Francisco and Athens thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Francisco and Athens can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Athens?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Athens with Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, easyJet, Aegean.
When's the best time to travel between San Francisco and Athens?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Athens, 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.
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