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About Flights to Athens

Summary info about Athens flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$247

Best Round-Trip Price

$535

Fastest flight time

14h 05m

Operated By

4 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Athens from United States in the last 72 hours is $247 (Boston Logan Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.).
The best round-trip flight price to Athens from United States in the last 72 hours is $535 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.).
The fastest flight to Athens from United States takes 14h 05m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.).
There are 4 airlines operating flights to Athens, including Delta, ITA Airways and Scandinavian Airlines.

Athens flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

The cheapest month to fly to Athens from United States is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $672, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Athens during the month of March, then departing from United States during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $674.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Athens?

$19 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Athens. This flight is from Beirut and is 98% cheaper than most flights to Athens. To find the cheapest price to Athens from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Athens?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Athens is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $879. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $999. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Athens.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Athens?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Athens is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $873. Flights to Athens are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $960. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How long does it take to fly to Athens?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Los Angeles or Miami, and flying into the most popular airport in Athens (Athens Eleftherios V.), then you can expect flight times to average 15h 50m and 14h 25m, respectively.

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

We recommend purchasing flights from United States to Athens 60 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Athens for $814.

Cheapest flights to Athens airports

Find the cheapest flights to these Athens airports from your nearest city or airport
Los Angeles
Athens

CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Athens

Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (ATH)

Typically, flights to Athens from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V., which has an average price of $755

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM LOS ANGELESFebruary24% cheaperFlying from Los Angeles to Athens costs on average just $575 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM LOS ANGELESJuly43% more expensiveIt costs about $1,077 for flights to Athens from Los Angeles in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM LOS ANGELESJune411% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Athens from Los Angeles in June than any other month

Frequently asked questions about flying to Athens

Flights to Athens, Greece from the United States will vary. If you're looking for a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (ATH), you can find several one-stop and two-stop layover flights. These flights typically last from about 15 hours to 24 hours. If you're traveling from the east coast, a flight from New York City (JFK) to Athens will last from around 12 hours to 24 hours. From other main hubs like Atlanta (ATL) and Houston (HOU), you'll have at least a one-stop layover and the flight will last from 12 hours to 29 hours from Atlanta and from 14 hours to 28 hours when traveling from Houston.

There are currently no nonstop flights from the United States to Athens International Airport (ATH), Athens, Greece. However, on momondo you'll find several Athens flights deals with one-stop from cities like Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), and Denver (DEN). On these one-stop flights to Athens, Greece, you'll possibly have a layover in Frankfurt (FRA), Doha Hamad (DOH), or Zurich (ZRH). Your flight from these destinations will last from 12-25 hours from Chicago, around 13 hours from Denver, and 12-15 hours from Newark.


Athens flight deals found on momondo

Check out some of the best fares from airports in United States to Athens found recently by users on momondo
Multiple Airlines
Sep 18
JFK2:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
ATH9:25 amAthens Eleftherios V.
Oct 17
ATH7:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.
17h 45m
1 stop
JFK1:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
ITA Airways
Sep 18
IAD12:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 45m
1 stop
ATH12:15 amAthens Eleftherios V.
Oct 2
ATH9:20 amAthens Eleftherios V.
32h 00m
1 stop
IAD5:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
ITA Airways
Sep 14
IAD12:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 20m
1 stop
ATH7:40 amAthens Eleftherios V.
Sep 20
ATH8:05 amAthens Eleftherios V.
33h 15m
1 stop
IAD5:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
ITA Airways
Sep 14
IAD12:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
ATH12:15 amAthens Eleftherios V.
Sep 18
ATH9:20 amAthens Eleftherios V.
32h 00m
1 stop
IAD5:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Sep 5
JFK7:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 50m
1 stop
ATH11:45 amAthens Eleftherios V.
Sep 19
ATH2:30 amAthens Eleftherios V.
22h 45m
1 stop
JFK1:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
ITA Airways
Sep 14
IAD12:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
ATH12:15 amAthens Eleftherios V.
Sep 28
ATH2:05 amAthens Eleftherios V.
15h 15m
1 stop
IAD5:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights to Athens

If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Athens, view some of our deals below.
Multiple Airlines
Sep 16
BOS5:00 pmBoston Logan Intl
16h 40m
1 stop
ATH9:40 amAthens Eleftherios V.
Multiple Airlines
Sep 17
JFK2:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
ATH9:25 amAthens Eleftherios V.
Multiple Airlines
Sep 12
JFK2:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
ATH9:25 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Which airlines fly to Athens?

Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Athens

Aegean Airlines will jet to Athens around 64 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for Aegean Airlines, but prices as low as $833 have been found from San Francisco to Athens. Aegean Airlines has scored 8.5/10 in momondo user reviews.

Finnair flies to Athens 1 time per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Athens from Istanbul. Finnair (rating: 7.7, 336 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Athens from. The best Finnair ticket price found on momondo to Athens was from Newark ($510 round-trip).


Popular routes to Athens

Most frequently searched flights to Athens along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
New York to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time9h 45m
Cheapest price$493
Washington, D.C. to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time9h 45m
Cheapest price$424
Chicago to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time10h 25m
Cheapest price$548
Boston to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time9h 05m
Cheapest price$515
Los Angeles to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time15h 50m
Cheapest price$590
Atlanta to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time10h 20m
Cheapest price$691
Miami to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time14h 25m
Cheapest price$613
San Francisco to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time15h 20m
Cheapest price$545
Dallas to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time14h 25m
Cheapest price$652
Seattle to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time16h 10m
Cheapest price$677
Philadelphia to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time9h 30m
Cheapest price$882
Houston to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time15h 20m
Cheapest price$685
Fort Lauderdale to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time14h 20m
Cheapest price$692
Tel Aviv to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time2h 10m
Cheapest price$101
Denver to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time14h 40m
Cheapest price$783
San Jose to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time17h 41m
Cheapest price$1,076
Charlotte to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time13h 55m
Cheapest price$907
Oakland, California to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time22h 55m
Cheapest price$1,069
Detroit to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time12h 15m
Cheapest price$982
Orlando to Athens Flights
Fastest flight time16h 20m
Cheapest price$719

Visa requirements for visiting Athens

You won't need a visa when traveling to Greece from the United States. A passport, however, is required and you'll need to show it when you land at the airport. Note that your US passport must be valid for six months or more beyond the day that you enter Greece.


Start planning your trip to Athens


Best things to do and see in Athens

Visit the Acropolis and Ancient Agora to get a close-up look at the cities architectural ruins and learn about early civilization. Being the capital of Greece, there are many cultural and historical attractions to see in the city such as the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Museum of Cycladic Art. Shopping is also something that you could do while in Athens. Stop by the Athens Central Market to shop for some wine, nuts, herbs, and spices. You can also shop for fashion in Downtown Athens where there are many quaint boutiques or at the Athens Metro or the Athens Heart Mall where there are various stores, restaurants, and a play area for kids.


Why use momondo?

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