Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Athens
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Athens
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Athens? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Athens vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Athens for specific travel dates.
2026-11-12
SFO - ATH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $25
2026-11-13
SFO - ATH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $57.4
2026-11-14
SFO - ATH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $57.4
2026-11-09
SFO - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.9
2026-11-11
SFO - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.9
2026-11-06
SFO - ATH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $243.4
San Francisco to Athens flight facts
Distance
6,793 mi
10,932 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 14h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Athens is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Athens
ATH · Eleftherios Venizelos Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Athens · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Athens · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Thessaloniki · Thessaloniki is 186 mi from Athens
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Athens
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - ATH
Business | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $757.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SFO - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 85,000 Pts + $1023.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SFO - ATH
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 85,000 Pts + $1023.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SFO - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 85,000 Pts + $1023.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $1593.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SFO - ATH
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 125,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Athens (Greece)
Grand Hyatt Athens
From 12,000 Pts or $117
Athens (Greece)
Conrad Athens The Ilisian
From 113,000 Pts or $388
Athens (Greece)
Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $240
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Athens depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Athens.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Athens.
San Francisco and Athens are about 6,793 miles (10,932 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,793-mile straight-line distance takes about 14h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Athens is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Athens: Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Athens, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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