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$285+ Cheap flights from Houston to Athens (ATH)

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HOU — ATH
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Houston to Athens
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:50 pmIAH - ATH
2 stops20h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 1/84:10 pmATH - IAH
2 stops38h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$624
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Mon 12/299:45 pmIAH - ATH
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 1/117:50 pmATH - IAH
1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$674
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:21 pmHOU - ATH
2 stops24h 44mBritish Airways
Thu 1/82:25 pmATH - HOU
2 stops33h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$701
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:16 pmHOU - ATH
2 stops39h 14mBritish Airways
Sun 1/117:50 pmATH - HOU
2 stops30h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/15$709
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Sun 12/143:55 pmIAH - ATH
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/216:35 amATH - IAH
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$712
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Sun 12/143:00 pmIAH - ATH
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/217:50 pmATH - IAH
1 stop26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$764
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Sun 12/143:50 pmIAH - ATH
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 12/217:50 pmATH - IAH
1 stop32h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$793
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Mon 12/296:55 pmIAH - ATH
2 stops57h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/115:40 pmATH - IAH
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$804
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Sun 12/148:22 pmHOU - ATH
2 stops38h 33mBritish Airways
Sun 12/217:50 pmATH - HOU
2 stops32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$866
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Wed 12/313:50 pmIAH - ATH
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/84:10 pmATH - IAH
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$972
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Wed 12/314:21 pmHOU - ATH
2 stops18h 29mBritish Airways
Wed 1/73:00 pmATH - HOU
2 stops33h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$972
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Sun 12/146:46 pmIAH - ATH
2 stops40h 09mBritish Airways
Thu 1/84:10 pmATH - IAH
2 stops38h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$1,031

Find flight deals from Houston to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$494
(oojo)

One-way from

$285
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,090
From Houston to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Houston to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price ($410 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.
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HoustonAthens

HOU - ATH

HOUATH

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/15

5:27 pm-9:55 am

1 stop33h 28m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/26

11:50 am-10:28 pm

2 stops41h 38m

$536

HoustonAthens

HOU - ATH

HOUATH

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/18

12:17 pm-1:05 am

2 stops28h 48m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/3

7:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$537

HoustonAthens

HOU - ATH

HOUATH

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/27

12:47 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops40h 33m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/3

4:55 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$537

HoustonAthens

HOU - ATH

HOUATH

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/11

6:36 pm-1:05 am

2 stops22h 29m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/24

4:55 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$537

HoustonAthens

IAH - ATH

IAHATH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/18

3:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/5

7:30 am-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$539

HoustonAthens

IAH - ATH

IAHATH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/17

3:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/4

8:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$539

HoustonAthens

IAH - ATH

IAHATH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/15

4:50 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 1/22

7:30 am-7:18 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$587

HoustonAthens

IAH - ATH

IAHATH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/29

2:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/5

7:50 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$587

HoustonAthens

HOU - ATH

HOUATH

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/29

12:47 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops22h 03m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/5

7:50 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$587

HoustonAthens

IAH - ATH

IAHATH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

9:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/19

10:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$589

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Athens

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Athens, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Athens (average of $504). Flying from Houston to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of $913). 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 HOU to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Athens in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Athens flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 Houston 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 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Canada from Houston to Athens have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston 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 Houston?

    There are many airports in Houston, as it is one of the largest cities in Texas and the world. The airport that will take you to Athens, however, is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). It is the busiest and most active airport in Houston and serves millions of people per day. This journey will take you from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Athens International Airport which is named Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH). This is quite a long journey, so you will not find any direct flights on this route, and you will need to have a layover in one of the cities in between. The journey between the two cities will take anywhere between 13h 30min to 31h.

  • What airlines fly directly from Houston to Athens?

    There are many airlines that fly from Houston to Athens. Some of these airlines are Lufthansa, United, Turkish, and KLM. Due to this being a long journey, there are no airlines that offer a direct flight from Houston to Athens. The airline you choose to take determines where you will have your layover. It comes as no surprise that most airlines will stop in the city that is their hub. For example, Turkish Airlines will layover in Istanbul and KLM will have a layover in Amsterdam. It is important to take this into consideration when choosing your flight. Please take into consideration the flight time, the cost, the layover location, and the airline when deciding which flight to take. You do not want to end up in a location that could prove to be an inconvenience to you in the long run.

  • What are the layover options between Houston and Athens?

    There are quite a few layover options to consider as there are quite a few airlines that will take you from Houston to Athens. Some of the layover options are Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Denver, Newark, and Chicago O’Hare. If you are taking Lufthansa or United, you will stop in Frankfurt and only one stop will be necessary. Of course, you will be taking KLM if you choose to stop in Amsterdam; Turkish airlines if you choose to stop in Istanbul; and the two-stop United and Lufthansa option will require you to stop in Denver, as well.

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

    A US citizen will need a visa to enter Greece or you will be refused entry at the border crossing. It is also imperative that you have a passport with you as you will not only need it at the crossing, but you will also need it to get past security. The passport you have must be valid for at least six months from the departure date to be a valid passport for travel. You also must have two pages empty to function for visa stamps that you will need. Security at the crossing will also check if you have a return flight booked as you can only stay in the country for up to 90 days. Please take the necessary steps before booking your flight.

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

    Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Houston. On average, Eleftherios V. has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 9 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Athens?

    Virgin Atlantic and British Airways can get you from Houston to Athens in just under 28h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 40m. The distance from Houston to Athens is about 6335 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Athens round-trip from $544. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $567, and Turkish Airlines, from $571. Delta is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $373. Users have also found prices from $383 and $417 on Turkish Airlines and British Airways, respectively.

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

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

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, or Laleli Camii. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii, by traveling 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Those on a layover in Istanbul in need of a rental car can book one at Istanbul for about $32.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than any other notable places. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $30 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Athens (average of $504). Flying from Houston to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of $913). 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 9 airlines flying from Houston to Athens

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$544Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$571Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$572Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$593Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$595Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$625Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$629Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$675Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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