Search and find cheap flights to Greece

Flying into Athens Airport is typically the best way to visit Acropolis, since it is the closest airport to the area.

The cheapest flights to Greece recently found by momondo users are $5 with Ryanair, $6 with Turkish Airlines, and $8 with Juneyao Airlines.

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Greece you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V. takes 15h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Athens Eleftherios V. takes 15h 35m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

The most popular airport in Greece to fly to is Athens Eleftherios V., based on our data. In the past 12 months, 43% of all momondo users who traveled to Greece chose to fly into Athens Eleftherios V. airport, which is located in the city of Athens.

On average, a flight to Greece will cost $2,051 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Greece for as low as $9, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for $9, but manage to find one for $1,949 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

The best day of the week to fly to Greece is Wednesday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Sunday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Friday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to Greece.

If you’re traveling around the mainland of Greece, a great way of getting around is by bus. There is an efficient bus system that goes between the main cities. However, one of Greece’s most famous things to see are the islands. The best way to get to the islands from either Athens or Thessaloniki are either by plane or ferry. For instance, you can take either a ferry or a cheap flight to the iconic island of Santorini from either of the major Greek cities on the mainland. It’s also possible to rent a car while you’re in Greece if you plan on visiting more remote areas, like the UNESCO-listed monastery of Meteora or the archeological site of Olympia. It’s also possible to rent a vehicle on some of the larger islands like Crete or Naxos. This is a great way to explore the islands and see the most secluded beaches and coves like Elafonisi Beach or the Cedar Forest of Alyko.

US citizens will need a valid passport to be allowed to fly to and enter Greece. It’s recommended that the passport is valid for at least six months after the planned departure date from Greece, as well as having a couple of free pages for entry stamps. As for the visa requirements, US citizens do not need to obtain a tourist visa before they arrive in Greece, as long as they don’t intend on staying for longer than 90 days.

momondo helps you find the best flight to Greece by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

If you are not ready to book a flight to Greece now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Greece and let you know when they change.