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

Flights connecting via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 53m.

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 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Athens. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Athens on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,282.

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

Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 85% 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.?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and KLM 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?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 28m.

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 January 2026, there are 6 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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $502 to $718. The lowest price recently found on this route was $440.

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11:35 am - 1:05 am

SMF

ATH

27h 30m

2 stops

8:20 pm - 10:41 pm

ATH

SMF

36h 21m

2 stops

$440British Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

7:00 am - 1:20 am

SMF

ATH

32h 20m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 11:59 pm

ATH

SMF

37h 09m

2 stops

$465British Airways

Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 8

11:10 am - 1:40 am

SMF

ATH

28h 30m

2 stops

6:15 am - 6:24 pm

ATH

SMF

22h 09m

2 stops

$475Lufthansa

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

11:06 am - 12:30 am

SMF

ATH

28h 24m

2 stops

12:15 pm - 8:26 pm

ATH

SMF

41h 11m

2 stops

$498United Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

1:49 pm - 1:40 am

SMF

ATH

25h 51m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 10:13 am

ATH

SMF

31h 03m

2 stops

$502United Airlines

Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2

4:35 pm - 1:05 am

SMF

ATH

22h 30m

2 stops

8:00 am - 11:59 pm

ATH

SMF

25h 59m

2 stops

$505American Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

4:41 pm - 12:25 am

SMF

ATH

21h 44m

2 stops

6:35 am - 10:19 am

ATH

SMF

36h 44m

2 stops

$516United Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14

11:10 am - 4:35 pm

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ATH

19h 25m

2 stops

12:50 pm - 9:54 am

ATH

SMF

55h 04m

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$523United Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 16

11:10 am - 1:40 am

SMF

ATH

28h 30m

2 stops

7:05 am - 9:54 pm

ATH

SMF

24h 49m

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$531United Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

7:00 am - 1:20 pm

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ATH

44h 20m

3 stops

12:50 pm - 9:54 am

ATH

SMF

55h 04m

2 stops

$533United Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 16

British Airways flights from Sacramento to Athens

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British Airways

Feb 11

SMF11:35 amSacramento Intl

27h 30m

2 stops

ATH1:05 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Feb 18

ATH8:20 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

36h 21m

2 stops

SMF10:41 pmSacramento Intl

$440

British Airways

Feb 24

SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl

32h 20m

2 stops

ATH1:20 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 8

ATH7:50 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

37h 09m

2 stops

SMF11:59 pmSacramento Intl

$465

British Airways

May 4

SMF4:34 pmSacramento Intl

23h 36m

2 stops

ATH2:10 amAthens Eleftherios V.

May 25

ATH8:50 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

36h 20m

2 stops

SMF11:10 pmSacramento Intl

$686

United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Athens

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United Airlines

Mar 12

SMF11:06 amSacramento Intl

28h 24m

2 stops

ATH12:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 19

ATH12:15 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

41h 11m

2 stops

SMF8:26 pmSacramento Intl

$498

United Airlines

Feb 26

SMF1:49 pmSacramento Intl

25h 51m

2 stops

ATH1:40 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 2

ATH1:10 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

31h 03m

2 stops

SMF10:13 amSacramento Intl

$502

United Airlines

Mar 7

SMF4:41 pmSacramento Intl

21h 44m

2 stops

ATH12:25 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 14

ATH6:35 amAthens Eleftherios V.

36h 44m

2 stops

SMF10:19 amSacramento Intl

$516

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11:35 am-1:05 am

2 stops27h 30m

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Wed 2/18

8:20 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops36h 21m

$440

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SMF - ATH

SMFATH

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Tue 2/24

7:00 am-1:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/8

7:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$465

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SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

11:10 am-1:40 am

2 stops28h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/18

6:15 am-6:24 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$475

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SMF - ATH

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11:06 am-12:30 am

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Thu 3/19

12:15 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$498

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SMF - ATH

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Thu 2/26

1:49 pm-1:40 am

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/2

1:10 pm-10:13 am

2 stops31h 03m

$502

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SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

4:35 pm-1:05 am

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 2/15

8:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$505

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SMF - ATH

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Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/7

4:41 pm-12:25 am

2 stops21h 44m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 3/14

6:35 am-10:19 am

2 stops36h 44m

$516

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

11:10 am-4:35 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/16

12:50 pm-9:54 am

2 stops55h 04m

$523

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

11:10 am-1:40 am

2 stops28h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 2/8

7:05 am-9:54 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$531

SacramentoAthens

SMF - ATH

SMFATH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

7:00 am-1:20 pm

3 stops44h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/16

12:50 pm-9:54 am

2 stops55h 04m

$533

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

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 $620.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $998 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 $803 on momondo.

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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 21h 44m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
As of January 2026, there are 6 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 52% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air Canada at 24%, Delta at 10%, and Lufthansa at 7%.

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,738 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $604	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,689 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $639	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,442 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $649	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,087 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $678	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,190 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,646 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 85% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,282.

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

Flights connecting via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 53m.

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

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 28m.

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