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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to California by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ATH - SMF
    21h 16m
    $332–914

  2. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATH - SAN
    20h 43m
    $462–1,315

  3. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATH - SNA
    20h 52m
    $540–1,775

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATH - LAX
    21h 7m
    $517–1,123

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ATH - SFO
    21h 5m
    $501–1,024

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ATH - FAT
    23h 38m
    $371–1,311

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ATH - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    22h 40m
    $420–1,424

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration20h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,738.9 mi
  • Duration: 21h 16m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and California, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.

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