Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki is ten hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SFO to SKG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and SKG include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight is Rs93,842. A return plane ticket is currently Rs192,052. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to SKG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to SKG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Follow your own route with a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and chase adventure across Thessaloniki and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Thessaloniki Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Thessaloniki. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to SKG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
