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.

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

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

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 layover airport offers the lowest fares from Sacramento to Athens?

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

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.

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.

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 October 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

$713SWISS

Mon, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 31

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

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

20h 02m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

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

25h 40m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

$755Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Thu, Apr 1

10:06 am - 1:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:40 am - 5:48 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 08m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Denver Intl

$756Lufthansa

Sun, Feb 21 - Tue, Mar 2

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

20h 02m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 10:35 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

26h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$757Lufthansa

Mon, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 30

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

26h 05m1 stop Newark

6:40 am - 10:35 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$765United Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Thu, Apr 1

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

26h 05m1 stop Newark

6:40 am - 11:28 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

26h 48m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$765United Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Wed, Mar 31

12:25 pm - 1:20 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

27h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

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

20h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$776Delta

Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 30

12:25 pm - 1:20 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

27h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

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

20h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$776Delta

Tue, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 31

2:01 pm - 1:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

26h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

3:45 pm - 10:35 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

40h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$827Lufthansa

Wed, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 28

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5:43 pm - 1:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 47m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:55 pm - 8:36 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

40h 41m2 stops Zurich Los Angeles

$1,016Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

5:43 pm - 1:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 47m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:40 pm - 8:36 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

36h 56m2 stops Zurich Los Angeles

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

2:15 pm - 1:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 15m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:40 pm - 8:36 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

36h 56m2 stops Zurich Los Angeles

$1,032Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

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

25h 05m1 stop Newark

6:45 am - 5:08 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

20h 23m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$1,245Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

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

25h 05m1 stop Newark

6:45 am - 6:08 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 23m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$1,246United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

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

25h 05m1 stop Newark

7:05 am - 8:36 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

23h 31m2 stops Zurich Los Angeles

$1,246United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

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

25h 05m1 stop Newark

12:25 pm - 9:55 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 30m1 stop Newark

$1,249United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

8:27 pm - 1:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

20h 03m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:55 pm - 10:40 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,552Lufthansa

Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 11

2:15 pm - 6:25 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

8:40 am - 6:23 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 43m2 stops Vienna Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$6,122Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 18

2:15 pm - 6:25 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:25 pm - 9:58 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 33m1 stop Newark

$7,448Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 18

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Lufthansa flights from Sacramento to Athens

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Lufthansa

Feb 21

SMF10:06 amSacramento Intl

29h 24m

2 stops

ATH1:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 2

ATH6:40 amAthens Eleftherios V.

21h 08m

2 stops

SMF5:48 pmSacramento Intl

$756

Lufthansa

Mar 15

SMF8:28 pmSacramento Intl

20h 02m

2 stops

ATH1:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 30

ATH6:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

26h 35m

2 stops

SMF10:35 pmSacramento Intl

$757

Lufthansa

Mar 17

SMF2:01 pmSacramento Intl

26h 29m

2 stops

ATH1:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 28

ATH3:45 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

40h 50m

2 stops

SMF10:35 pmSacramento Intl

$827

United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Athens

Our best United Airlines deals on Sacramento to Athens flight tickets

United Airlines

Mar 15

SMF11:00 pmSacramento Intl

26h 05m

1 stop

ATH10:05 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 31

ATH6:40 amAthens Eleftherios V.

26h 48m

2 stops

SMF11:28 pmSacramento Intl

$765

United Airlines

Mar 17

SMF2:01 pmSacramento Intl

26h 29m

2 stops

ATH1:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Apr 1

ATH6:40 amAthens Eleftherios V.

25h 55m

2 stops

SMF10:35 pmSacramento Intl

$767

United Airlines

Mar 15

SMF8:28 pmSacramento Intl

20h 02m

2 stops

ATH1:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Apr 2

ATH6:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

21h 03m

2 stops

SMF5:03 pmSacramento Intl

$769

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2 stops25h 39m

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6:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$713

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Mon 3/15

2:01 pm-12:40 am

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

6:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$722

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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Mon 3/15

8:28 pm-1:30 am

2 stops20h 02m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/1

6:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$755

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/21

10:06 am-1:30 am

2 stops29h 24m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/2

6:40 am-5:48 pm

2 stops21h 08m

$756

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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.

Tue 3/30

6:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$757

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/15

11:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/1

6:40 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$765

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/15

11:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

6:40 am-11:28 pm

2 stops26h 48m

$765

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/16

12:25 pm-1:20 am

2 stops27h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/30

9:45 am-8:03 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$776

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/16

12:25 pm-1:20 am

2 stops27h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/31

9:45 am-8:03 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$776

SacramentoAthens

SMF Sacramento Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/17

2:01 pm-1:30 am

2 stops26h 29m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/28

3:45 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$827

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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 $781 to $1,130.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $713.

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 $1,128 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 $759 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	$542
Fastest flight time	19h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Athens from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $542. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Athens found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $713.

The fastest flight from Sacramento to Athens takes 19h 05m

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 19h 05m 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 October 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 60% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Lufthansa at 20%, Delta at 10%, and KLM at 6%.

Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Athens

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,295 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $639	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,597 reviews	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $641	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom $750	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,683 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $781	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,443 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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