Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Athens (ATH) from $273

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
ORD — ATH
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Athens (ATH)

All the information you need to plan the best ORD to ATH flight in 2023: compare O'Hare Intl to Athens flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Athens.

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July

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

$687

One-way from

$433
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

ORD - ATH

Price

$687 - $1,627

ATH

Temperature

50 - 82.4 °F

ATH

Rainfall

0.2 - 2.5 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 10% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,160. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,160.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

March can be a great time to fly to Athens from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $895. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $521. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens (ORD - ATH)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens as you normally would.

Cheap Air Serbia flights from O'Hare Intl to Athens

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Cheap O'Hare Intl to Athens flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for ORD to ATH flights for September, October
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O'Hare Intl to Athens 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Athens from O'Hare Intl

The cheapest one-way flights from O'Hare Intl to Athens
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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/14

1 stop14h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/28

1 stop30h 05m

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ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/11

1 stop18h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/29

1 stop13h 20m

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ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

1 stop32h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/22

1 stop13h 20m

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ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/27

1 stop14h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/6

1 stop17h 07m

Chicago O'Hare IntlAthens Eleftherios V.

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/26

2 stops30h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/8

1 stop17h 07m

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ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/6

1 stop16h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/13

1 stop17h 07m

Chicago O'Hare IntlAthens Eleftherios V.

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/3

2 stops19h 59m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/6

1 stop13h 20m

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ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/31

1 stop12h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 1/10

1 stop32h 30m

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ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/19

1 stop15h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/1

1 stop14h 05m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Serbia, Virgin Atlantic and Delta from Chicago to Athens. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Finnair
7.5
Good
342 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,841 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about O'Hare Intl to Athens flights.

What airports serve Athens from Chicago O’Hare International?

Chicago is a city with many airports. The two largest airports are Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), known as O’Hare, and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). There are many flights that fly through O’Hare. When you arrive in Athens, Greece (ATH) from Chicago O’Hare, you will be arriving at the Athens International Airport (AIA), the largest international airport in Greece. Your flight to Athens from O’Hare will be long and you will be required to have a layover in one of the in-between cities. On average, flights will take around 28h and 45min.

What airlines fly directly from Chicago O’Hare International to Athens?

Although O’Hare is one of the largest airports in Chicago, and AIA being one of the largest in Greece, there are no direct flights between them. That means you will have to stop somewhere between Chicago and Athens. Even though there are no direct flights, however, there are numerous airlines to choose from and each will allow you to have a layover at a different location. You have the option of taking Turkish Airlines, Qatar, Delta, American Airlines, KLM-Royal Dutch, Air France, United, Airlines, SWISS, Air Canada, or Lufthansa.

What are the layover options between Chicago O’Hare International and Athens?

There are many layover options to choose from between O’Hare and AIA as there are many airlines to choose from. The most popular airlines are Turkish Airlines, Qatar, and Delta, and American Airlines. Most airlines stop in their home country, but this is not always the case as you will see here. If you’re taking Turkish Airlines, you will be stopping in Istanbul for 15h and 20min. As for Qatar, you’ll have many options to choose from as there are many flights during the day taking this route. Some of the popular options for layovers on Qatar are Doha, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Boston. The flight that would only stop once in Doha would have a layover of 14h and 15min. If you are going through Dallas/Fort Worth then you will have two stops and the total layover time is 13h and 17min. If you are going through Boston then your layover time is 15h and 32min. If you are going through Delta, you will be stopping in Schipol Airport Amsterdam for 5h and 30min. There is only one stop in this case. And finally, if you are going with American Airlines then you will have a stop in Dallas/Fort Worth, Boston, or Doha. Each of these options has a different layover time. For American Airlines, your layover times are 25h if going through Dallas and 24h and 24min if going through Boston. Both of these options also stops in Doha as there will be two stops for each AA flight.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Chicago O’Hare International to Athens?

As a US citizen going to Athens, Greece, you will not need a visa as Greece is a party to the Schengen Agreement. However, you must have a passport and it must have been valid for at least six months prior to departure. You may stay in Greece for up to 90 days.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Eleftherios V. has 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 18 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

Can I find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Scandinavian Airlines for just $409, but on average you can expect to pay $617.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens for under $900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $900.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens round-trip from $409. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Serbia, from $589, and Virgin Atlantic, from $620. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens consider choosing American Airlines (87%), Finnair (87%) or Iberia (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens? While on average our users pay $1,516, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $977. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.), is priced around $409.

What does ORD to ATH mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ORD to ATH flight.

Top 10 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Athens

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from O'Hare Intl to Athens choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$416Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$647Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest$672Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SWISSCheapest$676Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapest$678Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$694Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest$697Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest$733Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest$734Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest$746Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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