Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Sacramento to Athens?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $944.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Sacramento to Athens?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 18m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Sacramento and Athens?

Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sacramento Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.?

SWISS and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Sacramento to Athens?

Flights connecting via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 15m.

What airlines fly to Athens?

United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Athens from Sacramento according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Athens. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Athens on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

As of November 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:01 pm - 12:40 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Zurich

6:55 am - 10:35 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 40m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$722SWISS

Mon, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 31

8:00 am - 12:40 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

30h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Zurich

7:05 am - 10:41 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

24h 36m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$722SWISS

Tue, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 24

8:28 pm - 1:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

20h 02m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:40 pm - 10:35 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$767Lufthansa

Mon, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 31

11:00 pm - 10:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 05m1 stop Newark

2:10 pm - 11:28 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 18m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$770United Airlines

Sat, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 31

11:00 pm - 10:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 05m1 stop Newark

6:40 am - 10:36 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 56m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

$770United Airlines

Sat, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 30

11:10 am - 1:20 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:45 am - 10:05 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$776Delta

Mon, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 31

11:10 am - 1:20 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:45 am - 10:05 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$811Delta

Mon, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 31

1:30 pm - 1:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

26h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:55 pm - 8:42 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

41h 47m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Los Angeles

$851Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

11:10 am - 4:35 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

20h 25m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:45 am - 8:03 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

20h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,238KLM

Sun, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 29

6:00 am - 9:35 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

17h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City New York John F Kennedy Intl

9:45 am - 10:05 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,542KLM

Fri, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 31

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7:00 am - 12:40 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

8:30 am - 8:36 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 06m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Los Angeles

$6,157Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

7:03 am - 6:10 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Frankfurt am Main

8:10 am - 11:54 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$6,642Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

7:03 am - 2:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 52m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Frankfurt am Main

8:10 am - 8:49 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 39m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$6,643Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

11:00 pm - 10:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 05m1 stop Newark

6:40 am - 8:04 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

23h 24m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss San Francisco

$7,659Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 1

11:00 pm - 10:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 05m1 stop Newark

6:40 am - 5:46 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 06m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Denver Intl

$7,881Lufthansa

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Dec 1

11:00 pm - 10:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 05m1 stop Newark

6:40 am - 5:46 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 06m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Denver Intl

$7,881Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 1

1:44 pm - 7:00 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 6:54 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 14m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

$7,977British Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 1

1:44 pm - 7:00 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 6:54 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 14m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

$7,982British Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Dec 1

2:52 pm - 7:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 23m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 6:54 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 14m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

$7,996Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 1

2:52 pm - 7:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 23m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 6:54 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 14m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

$7,996Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 1

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SWISS flights from Sacramento to Athens

Our best SWISS deals on Sacramento to Athens flight tickets

SWISS

Mar 15

SMF2:01 pmSacramento Intl

25h 39m

2 stops

ATH12:40 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 31

ATH6:55 amAthens Eleftherios V.

25h 40m

2 stops

SMF10:35 pmSacramento Intl

$722

SWISS

Mar 15

SMF2:01 pmSacramento Intl

25h 39m

2 stops

ATH12:40 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 31

ATH6:55 amAthens Eleftherios V.

25h 40m

2 stops

SMF10:35 pmSacramento Intl

$723

SWISS

Jan 9

SMF8:20 amSacramento Intl

22h 30m

2 stops

ATH4:50 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

Jan 23

ATH7:05 amAthens Eleftherios V.

24h 08m

2 stops

SMF9:13 pmSacramento Intl

$885

Air Canada flights from Sacramento to Athens

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Air Canada

Mar 13

SMF11:50 amSacramento Intl

36h 10m

2 stops

ATH10:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 31

ATH1:10 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

44h 18m

2 stops

SMF11:28 pmSacramento Intl

$762

Air Canada

Mar 14

SMF4:00 pmSacramento Intl

57h 00m

2 stops

ATH10:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 31

ATH1:10 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

44h 18m

2 stops

SMF11:28 pmSacramento Intl

$766

Air Canada

Mar 13

SMF4:00 pmSacramento Intl

32h 00m

2 stops

ATH10:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 29

ATH1:10 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

43h 26m

2 stops

SMF10:36 pmSacramento Intl

$812

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/15

2:01 pm-12:40 am

2 stops25h 39m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

6:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$722

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/9

8:00 am-12:40 am

2 stops30h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/24

7:05 am-10:41 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$722

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/15

8:28 pm-1:30 am

2 stops20h 02m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

12:40 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$767

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/13

11:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

2:10 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops19h 18m

$770

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/13

11:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/30

6:40 am-10:36 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$770

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/15

11:10 am-1:20 am

2 stops29h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

9:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$776

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/15

11:10 am-1:20 am

2 stops29h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

9:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$811

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/9

1:30 pm-1:30 am

2 stops26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/16

12:55 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops41h 47m

$851

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/14

11:10 am-4:35 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/29

9:45 am-8:03 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$1,238

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SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/12

6:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops17h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

9:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,542

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sacramento to Athens

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and Athens?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $904 to $1,328.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $722.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

The cheapest month to fly to Athens from Sacramento is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $504, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Athens during the month of January, then departing from Sacramento during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $576.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Athens?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around $1,146 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Athens from Sacramento for as low as $898 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to Athens flights?

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to Athens flight.

When to book flights from Sacramento to Athens

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sacramento to Athens according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best Price Found	$346
Fastest flight time	20h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Athens from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $346. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Athens found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $722.

The fastest flight from Sacramento to Athens takes 20h 35m

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Athens. There are no popular flight routes from Sacramento to Athens.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Athens

How far is Sacramento Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. by plane?
Athens Eleftherios V. is 6699.0 mi away from Sacramento Intl. Typically, this will take 20h 35m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to Athens?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Sacramento to Athens is United Airlines, representing 58% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Lufthansa at 21%, Delta at 10%, and KLM at 6%.

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Athens

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,292 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $639	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $641	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 698 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom $729	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,700 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,475 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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