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$217+ Cheap flights to Athens

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— ATH
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
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Flights to Athens in 2026

Cheapest flights to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1112:30 am
JFK
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/168:00 am
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$553
This Norse Atlantic Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Norse Atlantic Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1312:10 am
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Thu 10/87:55 am
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/29$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/92:00 pm
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Thu 10/157:55 am
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/29$555
This Norse Atlantic Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Norse Atlantic Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/92:00 pm
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Sat 10/176:40 pm
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/30$556
This Norse Atlantic Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Norse Atlantic Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2612:05 am
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop8h 50m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Wed 10/147:55 am
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/29$557
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1112:10 am
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/209:40 am
ATH
-
JFK
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$558
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/26:10 pm
JFK
-
ATH
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/266:55 am
ATH
-
JFK
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:30 pm
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Thu 9/247:55 am
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/29$560
This Norse Atlantic Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Norse Atlantic Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/181:15 pm
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Fri 9/258:00 am
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/25$561
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2712:10 am
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Sat 10/106:40 pm
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/26$562
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1912:15 am
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Thu 10/87:55 am
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 7/28$563
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1312:10 am
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/19:20 am
ATH
-
JFK
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$564

Find flight deals to Athens

Find the latest flights to Athens in 2026, 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 30, 2026.

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Average price

$944

Round-trip from

$553

One-way from

$217

Good round-trip deal

$648 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Locate flights to Athens that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Athens that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

12:25 am-3:10 am

1 stop19h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/30

4:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$740

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

12:25 am-3:10 am

1 stop19h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/17

10:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop19h 55m

$741

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/4

6:55 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 10/12

11:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$743

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/14

5:10 pm-9:35 am

Nonstop9h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/17

6:10 am-2:02 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$792

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

3:15 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop9h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/3

12:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$826

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/30

3:15 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop9h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/10

6:35 am-1:54 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$827

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/31

3:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/10

12:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$854

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/28

1:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/28

7:30 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops31h 57m

$857

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Wed 9/9

5:15 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/30

7:30 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop26h 29m

$862

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/22

7:29 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 31m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/1

12:10 pm-8:02 am

1 stop26h 52m

$883

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Compare providers for flights to Athens

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Athens in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Athens flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Athens flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Athens flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Athens flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Athens. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Athens

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.

Weekly flight availability to Athens

The most flights from New York to Athens are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Athens are Emirates, Norse Atlantic Airways and United Airlines.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $413
Delta
Delta
From $157
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $503
British Airways
British Airways
From $440

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Athens are Virgin Atlantic, A.P.G. and Aer Lingus.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?

Booking 5 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.

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 July 25, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

The best insider tips for flights to Athens

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Victoria M. Walker

Victoria M. Walker

Expert on Norse Atlantic Airways

Victoria M. Walker is an award-winning travel reporter who writes the “Carrying On” newsletter. Victoria writes about airlines and hotels and fell in love with travel after her first flight in 2014. She was raised in Virginia and is based in Brooklyn, NY. She is interested in finding the best pizza and coffee in every city she visits.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on ATH

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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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 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Greece, such as Emirates,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,050 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Norse Atlantic Airways
7.0
Good
181 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

    For a flight to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 12.3 mi from the center of the city. ATH handles an average of 16 flights per day from New York. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 27 airlines have flights to Eleftherios V. from New York.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, A.P.G. is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

    Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost $23, while round-trip flights cost around $38.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Athens?

    A round-trip flight to Athens will typically cost around $103, however they can be found for as little as $38.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

    Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 mi away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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