Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira) is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your SFO to JTR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Santorini International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SFO and JTR include:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is Rs90,670. A return ticket is currently Rs207,733. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to JTR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santorini International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to JTR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to JTR if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santorini International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, CarQ or Centauro to explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Santorini International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Santorini International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santorini (Thira). If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to JTR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you want to check out another side of Greece, head for Larisa, about 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
