SMF - ATH

$336 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Athens

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Cheapest round-trip
$336
Typical prices: $899-$1,222
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 8/31Mon 9/14
SMF - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$338
Typical prices: $607-$762
American Airlines
Mon 8/31
SMF - ATH • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $336 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Athens. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,385 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 59m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Athens (SMF-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Athens

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:56 am - 11:00 am
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ATH
18h 04m
1 stop
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10:05 am - 11:05 pm
ATH
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SMF
23h 00m
2 stops
$336Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14
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5:28 pm - 7:35 am
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ATH
28h 07m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:05 am - 11:05 pm
ATH
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SMF
23h 00m
2 stops
$363Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:56 am - 11:00 am
SMF
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ATH
18h 04m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:45 am - 9:40 pm
ATH
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SMF
21h 55m
1 stop
$388Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:56 am - 9:20 am
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ATH
16h 24m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:45 am - 9:08 pm
ATH
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SMF
21h 23m
1 stop
$490Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:56 am - 9:20 am
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ATH
16h 24m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:45 am - 9:08 pm
ATH
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SMF
21h 23m
1 stop
$492Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 9
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5:29 pm - 7:35 am
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ATH
28h 06m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:05 am - 10:16 pm
ATH
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SMF
22h 11m
2 stops
$612Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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5:28 pm - 7:35 am
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ATH
28h 07m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:25 am - 9:08 pm
ATH
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SMF
19h 43m
1 stop
$672Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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5:28 pm - 7:35 am
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ATH
28h 07m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:25 am - 9:08 pm
ATH
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SMF
19h 43m
1 stop
$674Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:00 am - 11:00 am
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ATH
18h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:45 am - 10:55 pm
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SMF
23h 10m
1 stop
$723Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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5:28 pm - 7:35 am
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ATH
28h 07m
2 stops
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9:45 am - 10:11 pm
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SMF
22h 26m
2 stops
$746Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Athens?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Athens departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Athens is January, where tickets cost $504 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,659 and $1,371 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Athens, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$336
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Athens

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Athens?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Athens was $338 for a one-way ticket and $336 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Athens?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Athens from Sacramento.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Athens?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Athens?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Athens, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Athens, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Athens are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,168 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,083 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8445 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
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Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
SAN - DTW
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Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Only issue was with seating. The economy fare we purchased did say there was no guarantee the three people in our party would be seated together, and we were not. At the gate, the agent told us more specifically, the fare we purchased meant we would be seated in middle seats only. This should just be made more obvious.

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

Another smooth and friendly flight. For a shorter flight, it was a pleasant surprise to see a decent snack and complimentary drinks.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

This was a short flight with no food. The attendants were great but the comfort was poor: just to cramped. The flight from Denver to Frankfort was excellent! Seating was roomier, food was good, service was good. This was a great experience.

United needs to figure out its Economy PLUS standards; its better than economy but that's not saying much. It seems like United stripped away all the basics for an international flight (such as In Seat entertainment) and repackaged some of them as plus. Would not fly United internationally again.

Flight attendant was sincerely mean -- a true disgrace to an otherwise pretty crummy company anyway. Really embarrassing. I actually feel bad for United.

The service to/from the airport/plane (wheelchair assistance for my mother in law) was exceptional. The staff was super friendly and courteous. The staff on the plane was also very nice. The food quality could have been better (mashed chicken sandwich).

They had the small delay so they thought I wouldn't make my connection and they canceled my whole flight from the connection onwards even though I made it to the connection I was there on the boarding but I couldn't board to my next flight because the airline company canceled my flight before I even got to the second airport They didn't help in arranging a new flight they told me I could put a claim somewhere at some point which made my frustration even worse no hotel was allocated no notification of any kind and all I heard was the sentence we are not responsible we didn't cancel it someone else is responsible go look for it

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Good flight, slightly cramped as the seats are very close together

Lines at gate boarding is messy. It spills into traffic which causes other travelers to snake around the boarding passengers. Need better traffic control.

The overall experience was very good and the flight left early. The checkin process was efficient and the staff was helpful and courteous. Of course, the room between seats could always be a little bigger.....

Insufficient staffing (just 1 person) at bag check, very long lines. Flight delayed - no one brought the plane to the gate, it was just sitting on the tarmac. Our seats were cancelled on the transfer in Toronto, had to rebook. Will never use Air Canada again.

After landing in Toronto, we had to wait a full 30 minutes before taxiing to our gate. That made our arrival quite late.

The layover in Montreal in the lounge was long and nothing special.

The fact that you are sending me a survey asking me about a connection that was missed speaks to the level customer service that was present throughout this trip.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Delayed over 2 hours. Bring your own snacks or prepare to pay. No entertainment and no plug plugs for charging.

Boarding delayed 1.5 hours. Ended up sick because of all the delays and lines waiting around airport and boarding.

They failed to make sure all luggage made it onto the flight. I had to spend a week on vacation with no clothes.

No internet for most of the flight. Very narrow seats. Food was bad. Flight was nearly an hour late with perfect weather, crew offered no explanation or compensation.

Gate agent required us to check our perfectly legal carry on bags due to a supposed lack of overhead space. After seating, we saw nothing but empty space in our seating area. This caused luggage to miss connection in Athens, and we had no bags in Mykonos. Totally avoidable and unacceptable. My last U A flight !

I missed my connection. Lufthansa did a great job helping me get a new flight. My luggage arrived on the same plane as I did. That was astonishing.

Food was mediocre. In flight entertainment lacked live TV. Crew was fantastic. Plane very comfortable if a bit worn.

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

Our flight BA638 was cancelled with very short notice. It was supposed to depart at 7:25am. We had left Chichester at 3:30am in order to make the flight, and we were notified of the cancellation while en route to LHR. We were told the cancellation was necessary because a plane had not been scheduled to be at LHR for this flight! We were rescheduled to BA636. This flight was supposed to depart at 11:00am but didn't actually take off until ~12:30pm. Consequently we arrived in Athens several hours late, missing out on half a day of our sightseeing time. We had booked transport with MyTransfers to pick us up at the Athens airport and drive us to our Hotel Adonis. I was unable to get a refund for this service because our flight was so delayed. They required 24 hour notice of pick up time changes. I instead had to pay for a taxi at the airport. I have tried to fill out a request for compensation online but have been unsuccessful. How can I get help for filing a claim?

They could do everything better!! From the rickety plane to the flight attendants, when American Airlines is operated by British Airways, their standards are lowered! It’s like Macy’s, operated by Walmart!!

It was ok but not at a business class standard No entertainment system available which is poor for a 3+ hour journey Food was ok and service was good though

Late boarding with inconsistent excuses. Bulk head seats were very small and uncomfortable. 1 tiny candy bar and a water were only food provisions. Food for purchase was unavailable.

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