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$308+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Athens (ATH)

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DTT — ATH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:05 pmDTW - ATH
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/149:50 amATH - DTW
1 stop15h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$771
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Wed 12/318:05 pmDTW - ATH
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/151:10 pmATH - DTW
1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$799
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:05 pmDTW - ATH
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/163:45 pmATH - DTW
1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$805
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/318:05 pmDTW - ATH
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/1310:10 amATH - DTW
1 stop15h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$807
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:05 pmDTW - ATH
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/129:40 pmATH - DTW
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$814
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmDTW - ATH
2 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/146:15 amATH - DTW
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$856
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:05 pmDTW - ATH
1 stop32h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/189:40 pmATH - DTW
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$860
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmDTW - ATH
2 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/136:25 amATH - DTW
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$861
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmDTW - ATH
2 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/156:25 amATH - DTW
2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$862
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:05 pmDTW - ATH
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/1310:10 amATH - DTW
1 stop15h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$864
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:45 amDTW - ATH
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/166:05 amATH - DTW
2 stops18h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$867

Find flight deals from Detroit to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$469
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$308
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,029
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Athens that are best for you.

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DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

8:05 pm-8:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/20

10:10 am-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$519

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

8:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 1/21

9:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$533

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

8:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/5

10:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$552

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

8:55 pm-3:05 am

1 stop23h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/16

10:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$568

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

8:05 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/2

9:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$605

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

2:15 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/3

7:30 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$624

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

2:59 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops20h 41m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/5

2:00 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops40h 12m

$625

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/21

7:30 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$650

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

8:05 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/3

9:40 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$655

DetroitAthens

DTW - ATH

DTWATH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

6:10 pm-1:40 am

2 stops24h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/9

6:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$677

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit 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 from Detroit to Athens in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Detroit-Athens flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Detroit-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Athens

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Athens (average of $455). Flying from Detroit to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $897). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Athens is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Athens flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Athens?

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Athens, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Athens from Detroit?

    Detroit is one of the biggest cities in Michigan and even the United States. The airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and it services hundreds of thousands of people on a daily basis. It is located in Romulus, Michigan, is 4,850 acres in area, and is Michigan’s busiest airport. There are many airlines that function out of DTW as it serves not only domestic travel, but also international. When you arrive in Athens, you will arrive at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH). This is the largest and only airport in Athens and the largest in Greece as well. The journey from Detroit to Athens can take anywhere from 12h 45min to 43h 5min depending on the layovers you choose to have. Due to the length of this trip, you will be required to have a layover as direct flights are not currently offered.

  • What airlines fly directly from Detroit to Athens?

    When flying from Detroit to Athens, it is important to consider the length of the journey. This journey can be, on average, 20h. In cases like these, airlines tend to have layovers in their home country to make the journey safer and easier. Some of the airlines that fly from Detroit to Athens are Delta, Lufthansa, KLM, and United. Some of the more common airlines that you can choose, like Delta, which has the most options, can have a flight time of 12h 30min to 20h 5min. Lufthansa flights take about 21h 30min, as well as KLM and United. It is important to consider the flight time, the layovers, the journey time, the price, and the airline before making your decision on which flight to take.

  • What are the layover options between Detroit and Athens?

    Due to there not being any direct flights, many airlines offer more flights in response to that lack of supply. Delta, in particular, offers quite a lot of flights from Detroit to Athens. Some of the layover locations are Paris, Amsterdam, Washington, Atlanta, Boston for Delta. For Lufthansa and United, they stop in Chicago, Munich, and Frankfurt. KLM, which is the Dutch airline, stops in Atlanta and Amsterdam. It is important to consider the convenience of stopping in a certain location, as it is not always about the layover. Stopping in a certain location depends on individual circumstances and you do not want to stop somewhere which proves to be an inconvenience for you. It is important to choose your flight wisely and consider all angles.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Detroit to Athens?

    As a citizen of the United States, you will need a visa to enter Greece. Your passport must be carried with you at all times, must be valid for at least six months prior to departure, and you must have at least two blank pages for visa stamps into the country. Please also book a return flight from Athens as you will only be allowed to stay in the country for up to 90 days.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Athens?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Athens in 29h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5257 mi between Detroit and Athens.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Athens round-trip?

    British Airways, at $449, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines. British Airways is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Athens one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $341. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at $368 while deals on Air Canada start at $470 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Detroit to Athens?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Paris?

    Paris travelers tend to visit Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Louvre Museum more than anywhere else. Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Louvre Museum can be visited by traveling about 15.8 mi, 14.7 mi, and 14.3 mi respectively from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Those looking to explore during their layover in Paris can rent a car from Paris Charles de Gaulle for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Detroit to Athens flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Athens?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit to Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Athens (average of $455). Flying from Detroit to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $897). 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 10 airlines flying from Detroit to Athens

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$449Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$513Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$578Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$584Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$625Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$648Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$689Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$705Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$708Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$777Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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