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Quick Flight Summary from Athens to San Francisco

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 2,972
  • Direct flight duration 16 hour 40 min
  • Arrival airports EMB / SFO
  • Best days to book Thursday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 2,347

Cheapest flights from Athens to San Francisco

Best Price

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
3 Sep, Thu19:30
Athens – San Francisco
1d 5h 10m
1 stop
ATHSFO

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
19 Aug, Wed19:30
Athens – San Francisco
1d 5h 10m
1 stop
ATHSFO

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
30 Aug, Sun13:40
Athens – San Francisco
1d 11h
1 stop
ATHSFO

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
12 Aug, Wed19:30
Athens – San Francisco
1d 5h 10m
1 stop
ATHSFO

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
20 Aug, Thu19:30
Athens – San Francisco
1d 5h 10m
1 stop
ATHSFO
Shortest Flight

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
21 Jul, Tue21:35
Athens – San Francisco
1d 3h 5m
1 stop
ATHSFO

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
22 Jul, Wed21:35
Athens – San Francisco
1d 3h 5m
1 stop
ATHSFO

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
28 Jul, Tue21:35
Athens – San Francisco
1d 3h 5m
1 stop
ATHSFO

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines
26 Jul, Sun21:05
Athens – San Francisco
1d 3h 35m
1 stop
ATHSFO

Last update: 21 July 2026 04:25

Estimated Prices for Athens to San Francisco Flights

Cheapest Day21 July Tuesday
Best Price
SAR 2,972
Average Price
SAR 3,891
SAR 4,654
SAR 2,972
SAR 2,972
21Tue
Jul
22Wed
SAR 4,433
23Thu
SAR 4,108
24Fri
SAR 4,383
25Sat
SAR 4,595
26Sun
SAR 4,433
27Mon
SAR 3,011
28Tue
29Wed
30Thu
SAR 4,573
31Fri
01Sat
Aug
SAR 4,654
02Sun
SAR 4,604
03Mon
SAR 3,009
04Tue
05Wed
SAR 3,384
06Thu
07Fri
08Sat
09Sun
10Mon
11Tue
12Wed
13Thu
14Fri
SAR 3,391
15Sat
16Sun
SAR 3,335
17Mon
SAR 3,481
18Tue
19Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Athens City Center

Athens Intl. Airport

Greece's capital, Athens, is one of the cities that has effected today's world with its history and culture. With this attribute, it hosts millions of tourists from around the world. Athens' only airport, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport, however, is an important airport to which 15 million of people who visit the city arrive through. 

For transportation here, you can get on the bus number 732 from the Sintagma and Omonoia squares in the city center of Athens, getting off on the third stop, Evangelimos Hospital stop and changing on to bus number X95, arriving at the airport after about an hour-long trip. X96, however, provides transportation to the Pire Port and from Pire, to the airport. 

Rail System

Passing through Monastiraki and Sintagma, located in the city center, the M3 line takes you directly to the Airport. However, from the Omonoia Square you can get on the M1 line to get to Monastiraki switching to line M2 which will get you to Sintagma from where you can get on a bus to the airport. 

The M3 line also can get you to important places like the Benaki museum, Athens Academy and Athens Concert hall.

Private Vehicle

Athens, unlike western European cities, does not have orderly streets and boulevards. Because of this, your chance of getting lost is very high.Attiki Road will get you to the A64 which takes you to the Airport. You can get to the Airport via private vehicle in 30 to 40 minutes and park it in the 1360 capacity parking lot.

Airport Information

Hosting more than 15 million visitors annually, the airport offers its passengers and their close ones places to spend their time  fruitfully. With health and maintenance facilities located within the airport, there is also a small archaeological and Acropolis exhibition.

There are also galleries where temporary exhibitions take place in the Airport. It is rich in terms of eating, drinking and shopping. There is a large Duty Free in the airport where you can find everything related to the Mediterranean culture and cuisine.

Transportation to San Francisco City Center from Airport

San Francisco Intl. Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.  

San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.

San Francisco Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
20 Jul
Fog
23°14°
Today
Tuesday
21 Jul
Fog
22°13°
Wednesday
22 Jul
Fog
24°12°
Thursday
23 Jul
Cloudy
21°16°
Friday
24 Jul
Clear
20°14°

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