What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Southeast Europe?

British Airways, SWISS, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Southeast Europe

How many flights depart from United States to Southeast Europe on average per week?

The number of flights available between United States and Southeast Europe is 320 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to Southeast Europe?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Europe from United States according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Southeast Europe. Keep in mind that there are 32 different airlines that fly to Southeast Europe on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from United States to Southeast Europe?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Boston or New York, and flying into Southeast Europe, then you can expect flight times to average 7h 20m and 7h 35m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Southeast Europe?

Prices for flights from United States to Southeast Europe are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Southeast Europe?

As of August 2026, there are 29 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Southeast Europe.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Southeast Europe?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Southeast Europe.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Southeast Europe?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Southeast Europe may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Southeast Europe. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:10 am - 4:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

11:25 pm - 7:20 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 55m3 stops Milan Malpensa Berlin Brandenburg Dublin

$538Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 13

12:15 am - 4:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

5:25 pm - 4:29 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 04m3 stops Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Berlin Brandenburg Dublin

$540Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 7

1:30 pm - 5:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$542Norse Atlantic Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 16

1:25 pm - 5:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

7:55 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 30mnonstop

$547Norse Atlantic Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 14

12:10 am - 4:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$590Hahn Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16

12:10 am - 4:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$590Hahn Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16

3:00 pm - 3:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

4:35 pm - 5:40 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

$601Air Serbia

Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 27

3:00 pm - 3:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

29h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

4:30 am - 11:45 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

$601Air Serbia

Thu, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 24

5:35 pm - 1:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

12h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

2:10 pm - 3:45 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$610Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 29

5:10 pm - 1:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

12h 50m1 stop Oslo Gardermoen

11:35 am - 3:40 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 05m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Oslo Gardermoen

$645Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

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1:15 pm - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$638Norse Atlantic Airways

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 18

12:10 am - 4:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

7:55 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 30mnonstop

$640Norse Atlantic Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 24

12:30 am - 2:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

31h 15m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

9:20 am - 10:30 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$670Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 22

12:30 am - 9:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 45m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

9:20 am - 10:30 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$689Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 22

4:15 pm - 9:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-TIA Tirana Rinas

10h 45m1 stop Zurich

2:35 pm - 12:50 pmTIA Tirana Rinas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 15m1 stop Zurich

$711SWISS

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9

4:15 pm - 9:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-TIA Tirana Rinas

10h 45m1 stop Zurich

2:30 pm - 4:35 pmTIA Tirana Rinas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 05m1 stop Zurich

$719SWISS

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 29

10:29 pm - 9:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-TIA Tirana Rinas

16h 51m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:15 pm - 12:32 pmTIA Tirana Rinas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 17m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$741KLM

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

6:10 pm - 11:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-TIA Tirana Rinas

23h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

1:25 pm - 1:30 pmTIA Tirana Rinas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$742American Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Oct 1

5:40 pm - 12:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-TIA Tirana Rinas

13h 00m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

5:25 pm - 3:40 pmTIA Tirana Rinas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 15m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$749LOT

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 29

10:29 pm - 9:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-TIA Tirana Rinas

17h 26m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:55 am - 7:15 pmTIA Tirana Rinas-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$796KLM

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 16

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1:30 pm - 5:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$542Norse Atlantic Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 16

1:25 pm - 5:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

7:55 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 30mnonstop

$547Norse Atlantic Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 14

12:10 am - 4:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$590Hahn Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16

12:10 am - 4:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$590Hahn Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16

1:30 pm - 5:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$625A.P.G.

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 16

12:15 am - 4:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$668A.P.G.

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 25

12:10 am - 4:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

7:55 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 30mnonstop

$682Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 15

5:05 pm - 9:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 30mnonstop

11:45 am - 3:58 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 13mnonstop

$687Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 19

5:05 pm - 9:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 30mnonstop

11:45 am - 4:00 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 15mnonstop

$692Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 8

12:15 am - 4:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

9h 05mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:25 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 25mnonstop

$704Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16

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Austrian Airlines flights from United States to Southeast Europe

Our best Austrian Airlines deals on United States to Southeast Europe flight tickets

Austrian Airlines

Feb 17

ORD1:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 28m

2 stops

ATH12:40 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

Mar 1

ATH1:25 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

37h 08m

2 stops

ORD6:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$769

Austrian Airlines

Sep 1

EWR7:30 pmNewark

12h 40m

2 stops

TIA2:10 pmTirana Rinas

Sep 16

TIA9:45 amTirana Rinas

14h 14m

2 stops

EWR5:59 pmNewark

$824

Hahn Air flights from United States to Southeast Europe

Our best Hahn Air deals on United States to Southeast Europe flight tickets

Hahn Air

Oct 11

JFK12:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 05m

ATH4:15 pmAthens Eleftherios V.

Oct 16

ATH8:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

10h 25m

JFK11:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$590

Hahn Air

Sep 10

JFK1:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 05m

ATH5:35 amAthens Eleftherios V.

Sep 25

ATH8:00 amAthens Eleftherios V.

10h 25m

JFK11:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$684

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/11

12:10 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/13

11:25 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops26h 55m

$538

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/17

12:15 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 11/7

5:25 pm-4:29 pm

3 stops30h 04m

$540

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New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/15

1:30 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 10/16

8:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$542

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/13

1:25 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/14

7:55 am-11:25 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$547

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/11

12:10 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 10/16

8:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$590

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/11

12:10 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 10/16

8:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$590

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/11

3:00 pm-3:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/27

4:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$601

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/11

3:00 pm-3:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/24

4:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 15m

$601

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/25

5:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 1/29

2:10 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$610

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/12

5:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/21

11:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$645

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United States to Southeast Europe

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Southeast Europe?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Southeast Europe from United States, with most prices found around $620. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Southeast Europe from United States during January instead. Flights to Southeast Europe in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $640.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Southeast Europe?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Southeast Europe from United States is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $515. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from United States to Southeast Europe for around $751.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Southeast Europe is in the evening. Flights from United States to Southeast Europe during this time can be as low as $535. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Southeast Europe is at noon when prices are around $838.

What is the cheapest United States to Southeast Europe flight route?

Fly from Los Angeles to Athens Eleftherios V. for the best United States - Southeast Europe flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Southeast Europe?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Southeast Europe from United States when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Southeast Europe for around $766 when searching week out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Southeast Europe from United States for as low as $770 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United States to Southeast Europe flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Southeast Europe flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on United States to Southeast Europe flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between United States to Southeast Europe.

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Best Price Found	$208
Fastest flight time	3h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Southeast Europe	82 airports

The best one-way flight to Southeast Europe from United States in the past 72 hours is $208. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Southeast Europe found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $538.

The fastest flight from United States to Southeast Europe takes 3h 25m

Direct flights go from United States to Southeast Europe every day.

There are 82 airports in Southeast Europe. From United States there are direct flights to Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from the United States to Southeast Europe

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Southeast Europe?
Prices for flights from United States to Southeast Europe are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Southeast Europe?
As of August 2026, there are 29 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Southeast Europe.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Southeast Europe?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Southeast Europe.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Southeast Europe?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Southeast Europe may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Southeast Europe. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to Southeast Europe?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from United States to Southeast Europe is Airbus A320-100/200 (15.19% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (12.84%), Airbus A321-100/200 (9.34%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (8.59%).

Best airlines flying from United States to Southeast Europe

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $186	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
A.P.G.	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search A.P.G. flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,258 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $334	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,730 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Air France	PriceFrom $371	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,644 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $375	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,010 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $381	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,210 reviews	Search LOT flights
HiSky	PriceFrom $402	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search HiSky flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,542 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,038 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Southeast Europe from United States.

Can I find flights from United States to Southeast Europe with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Southeast Europe from United States which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from United States to Southeast Europe?

Once you have performed a search for United States to Southeast Europe flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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