How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens?

Departing from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens will take you 18h 35m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens is about 5788 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens round-trip?

Currently priced at $567, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $642 and $718, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens?

Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHM to ATH?

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Athens?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Athens.

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Wed 12/316:36 amBHM - ATH

2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/78:20 pmATH - BHM

2 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$924

Wed 12/311:48 pmBHM - ATH

2 stops18h 47mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/76:15 amATH - BHM

3 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,466

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Sat 1/312:28 pmBHM - ATH

2 stops26h 57mBritish Airways

Sat 2/77:55 amATH - BHM

2 stops23h 13mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/1

$491

Sat 1/312:00 pmBHM - ATH

2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/76:30 amATH - BHM

3 stops21h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$520

Wed 5/136:15 amBHM - ATH

2 stops17h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 5/1710:05 amATH - BHM

2 stops18h 54mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/31

$758

Wed 3/41:17 pmBHM - ATH

2 stops19h 18mUnited Airlines

Thu 3/126:35 amATH - BHM

3 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$539

Fri 2/209:42 amBHM - ATH

2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/246:25 amATH - BHM

2 stops23h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$601

Tue 5/1912:58 pmBHM - ATH

2 stops18h 22mBritish Airways

Tue 5/266:30 pmATH - BHM

2 stops35h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/30

$723

Sat 2/149:42 amBHM - ATH

2 stops22h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/216:30 amATH - BHM

3 stops21h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$718

Sat 5/161:21 pmBHM - ATH

2 stops36h 39mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/273:25 pmATH - BHM

2 stops38h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$747

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Wed 12/316:36 amBHM - ATH

2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/78:20 pmATH - BHM

2 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$924

Wed 12/311:48 pmBHM - ATH

2 stops18h 47mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/76:15 amATH - BHM

3 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,466

Sun 1/410:25 amBHM - ATH

2 stops24h 45mBritish Airways

Tue 1/67:55 pmATH - BHM

2 stops35h 13mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/31

$2,018

One-way flights from Birmingham to Athens
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Fri 6/1212:39 pmBHM - ATH

2 stops17h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/31

$616

Fri 6/126:55 amBHM - ATH

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$662

Fri 6/1210:42 amBHM - ATH

1 stop16h 18mAir Europa

Deal found 12/31

$800

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Round-trip from	$498 (Booking.com)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$869

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Sat 1/31

2:28 pm-1:25 am

2 stops26h 57m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/7

7:55 am-11:08 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$491

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Sat 1/31

2:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/7

6:30 am-8:17 pm

3 stops21h 47m

$520

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Wed 3/4

1:17 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

6:35 am-9:57 pm

3 stops22h 22m

$539

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Fri 2/20

9:42 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 23m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/24

6:25 am-9:57 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$601

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

9:42 am-4:35 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-8:10 pm

3 stops21h 40m

$718

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Tue 5/19

12:58 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops18h 22m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/26

6:30 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$723

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Sat 5/16

1:21 pm-10:00 am

2 stops36h 39m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/27

3:25 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$747

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-7:50 am

2 stops17h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 5/17

10:05 am-8:59 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$758

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Fri 6/12

6:55 am-12:25 am

3 stops33h 30m

$662

BirminghamAthens

BHM - ATH

BHMATH

Birmingham

Fri 6/12

10:42 am-11:00 am

1 stop16h 18m

$800

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Deals found on 12/31

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Athens in January.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Athens flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens (average of $493). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of $999). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Scandinavian Airlines from Birmingham to Athens to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

KLM

7.7

Good

1,435 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Scandinavian Airlines

7.4

Good

1,629 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,132 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,021 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens?
Departing from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens will take you 18h 35m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens is about 5788 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens round-trip?
Currently priced at $567, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $642 and $718, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Athens that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Athens?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Athens.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens (average of $493). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of $999). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Birmingham to Athens

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$567	Average$904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$642	Average$1,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$718	Average$1,851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$803	Average$1,444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
KLM	Cheapest$823	Average$1,670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Athens

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Athens?

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Scandinavian Airlines from Birmingham to Athens to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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