Norse Atlantic Premium Economy includes reclining seats and complimentary food and drinks.
Norse Classic fares include a meal on flights longer than six hours and a carry-on bag.
$193+ Cheap flights to Athens
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— ATH
Aug 3 — Aug 101
1 adult, Economy
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Find the latest flights to Athens in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 29, 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $901 |
Round-trip from | $477 |
One-way from | $193 |
Good round-trip deal | $492 or less |
Good one-way deal | $209 or less |
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Tue 10/1412:35 amJFK - ATH
1 stop12h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/2210:25 amATH - JFK
1 stop14h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$475
Sun 9/219:00 amJFK - ATH
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/266:55 amATH - JFK
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$476
Wed 8/275:10 pmJFK - ATH
2 stops18h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/68:30 pmATH - JFK
2 stops26h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$477
Tue 9/210:15 amLGA - ATH
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1612:35 pmATH - LGA
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$479
Wed 8/279:00 amJFK - ATH
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/93:30 pmATH - JFK
1 stop14h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$480
Tue 8/263:30 pmLGA - ATH
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Tue 9/93:30 pmATH - LGA
1 stop35h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$480
Mon 9/13:30 pmLGA - ATH
1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/187:05 amATH - LGA
2 stops18h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$481
Tue 11/187:45 pmLGA - ATH
1 stop32h 50mAir Canada
Fri 12/56:05 amATH - LGA
2 stops15h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$483
Tue 10/285:40 pmJFK - ATH
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Fri 11/712:50 pmATH - JFK
Nonstop11h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/28$485
Sun 9/73:55 pmJFK - ATH
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/233:30 pmATH - JFK
1 stop14h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$487
Mon 8/1112:59 pmLGA - ATH
1 stop14h 01mDelta
Wed 8/271:05 pmATH - LGA
1 stop15h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/27$488
Mon 9/15:30 pmJFK - ATH
Nonstop9h 30mIberia
Thu 9/184:00 pmATH - JFK
1 stop29h 50mIberia
Deal found 7/27$498
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkAthens
JFK - ATH
JFKATH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/4
1:55 pm-6:00 am
Nonstop9h 05m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 10/10
12:45 am-3:55 pm
1 stop22h 10m
$477
New YorkAthens
JFK - ATH
JFKATH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 8/27
5:10 pm-6:50 pm
2 stops18h 40m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 9/6
8:30 pm-3:40 pm
2 stops26h 10m
$478
New YorkAthens
LGA - ATH
LGAATH
New York LaGuardia
Tue 9/2
10:15 am-2:00 pm
1 stop20h 45m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 9/16
12:35 pm-9:30 pm
2 stops15h 55m
$479
New YorkAthens
JFK - ATH
JFKATH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 8/27
9:00 am-2:00 pm
1 stop22h 00m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 9/9
3:30 pm-10:47 pm
1 stop14h 17m
$480
New YorkAthens
LGA - ATH
LGAATH
New York LaGuardia
Tue 8/26
3:30 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop14h 20m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 9/9
3:30 pm-7:59 pm
1 stop35h 29m
$480
New YorkAthens
LGA - ATH
LGAATH
New York LaGuardia
Mon 9/1
3:30 pm-10:05 am
1 stop11h 35m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 12/18
7:05 am-6:27 pm
2 stops18h 22m
$481
New YorkAthens
JFK - ATH
JFKATH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 9/10
12:50 pm-8:30 pm
1 stop24h 40m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 9/16
3:55 am-4:30 am
1 stop31h 35m
$482
New YorkAthens
JFK - ATH
JFKATH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 9/7
9:00 am-11:10 am
2 stops19h 10m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 9/18
4:00 pm-9:47 am
2 stops24h 47m
$487
New YorkAthens
LGA - ATH
LGAATH
New York LaGuardia
Mon 8/11
12:59 pm-10:00 am
1 stop14h 01m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 8/27
1:05 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop15h 25m
$488
New YorkAthens
LGA - ATH
LGAATH
New York LaGuardia
Mon 10/13
11:40 am-10:05 am
2 stops15h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 10/15
6:55 am-6:30 pm
2 stops18h 35m
$490
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SAS Business Class features lie-flat beds and multi-course meals on long-haul flights.
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Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats with duvets and lumbar pillows on long-haul routes.
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United Polaris Business Class features lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding on long-haul routes.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Athens
When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Athens. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.
Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to Athens?
On average, a flight from New York to Athens takes 11 hours 28 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to Athens
The most flights from New York to Athens are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Athens are United Airlines, Emirates and Norse Atlantic Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Athens are LEVEL, Scandinavian Airlines and Aegean Airlines.
Rainfall in Athens by month
Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.
Temperature in Athens by month
Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Athens
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Greece, such as Aegean Airlines, Delta, and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Nov 2024
SKG - FRA
FAQs about flying to Athens
Athens, Greece airport overview
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), otherwise known as Athens International, is a two-terminal airport, gateway to a country rich with history and tourism options. It is just 12 miles (20km) east of Athens’ city center, the perfect destination for travelers who want to discover popular ancient Greek sites such as the Acropolis and Plaka, or for those using the city as a stop-off point before exploring the islands of Greece.
There’s plenty to do at Athens Airport, which offers a range of world-class shopping opportunities as well as a host of local souvenirs and mementos. The airport has won two awards for best airport in Southern Europe and is an important link between Europe and Asia.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is a major hub for Greece’s national carrier Olympic Air as well as Aegean Airlines. With austerity measures being the catchphrase across Greece and much of Europe it’s good to know that there are many low-cost carriers and budget airlines that offer cheap flights to Athens International Airport, including Blue1, easyJet, Fly Hellas, Aer Lingus and IZair.
Athens International Airport is well-connected to central Athens by rail and road networks and is the perfect start to a fun vacation in Greece. This Greek airport has also been awarded two Green Building Awards for energy efficiency and awareness, so travelers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint can sleep easy knowing Athens International Airport is doing its bit.
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