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Flight deals from San Jose International to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 16,345. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.R 5,455 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,455, select.
Athens.R 5,880 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,880, select.
Athens.R 6,360 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,360, select.
Athens.R 6,432 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,432, select.
Athens.R 8,514 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,514, select.
Athens.R 9,987 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,987, select.
Athens.R 11,331 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,331, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose International to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Aug
from R 5,455
Sep
from R 5,880
Oct
from R 6,360
Nov
from R 6,432
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Apr
from R 8,514
May
from R 11,331
Jun
from R 9,987
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San Jose International to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose International to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

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San Jose to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,455
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Jose International to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose International to Athens International is R 14,006. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Jose International to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 14,006.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Jose International to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Athens International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport on Friday, 2 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose International Airport and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens ten hours ahead of San Jose.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SJC to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

  • If you'd love to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a sought-after stop between SJC and ATH.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 5,455. A return fare right now is R 14,006. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SJC to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SJC to ATH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport.

Handy information about San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • 83% of flights leaving San Jose International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from SJC.

  • Central San Jose to San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near SJC? If you're catching an early flight from San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • Book a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from San Jose International Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its leading attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If there's time to check out another side of Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.

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