$212+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Athens (ATH)

New York is the largest city in America, and it would naturally have one of the largest airports, as well. John F. Kennedy International Airport is the largest airport in New York, which services tens of millions of people daily. It has a large international terminal, which has direct flights to a record number of countries. Not to mention its record number of domestic flights, as well. When you arrive in Athens, you will arrive at Eleftherios Venizelos (AIA), which is the largest airport in Greece. It was built in 2001 and is a hub for Aegean Airlines and some smaller domestic Greek airlines.

It is expected that most of the airlines that you take will have a stop in their own country. That is no exception here. The layover options between JFK and Athens are Istanbul, Zurich, Frankfurt, and Cairo. Turkish Airline will require you to stop in Istanbul; SWISS will take you through Zurich; Lufthansa will make you stop in Frankfurt; and Egypt Air will stop in Cairo before arriving in Athens. It is important to look at factors, such as length of journey, layover locations, price, and airlines, before coming to your decision. Some layover options might be more convenient than others and you do not want to end up in a location you do not want to be in.

Although this is an international journey, Greece is part of the Schengen Area, so Americans will not need a visa to enter. However, it is important to keep your passport because you will be asked to show this at security and also at the border crossing. Your passport must also have been valid for six months prior to the journey and needs two pages empty for stamps. Dogs and liquids will not be allowed on the flight. Depending on the airline, you will be allowed a carry-on and complimentary check-in.

Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Eleftherios V. has 7 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 23 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

For as low as $647, Norse Atlantic Airways can have you in Athens from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 9h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4926 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

Currently priced at $284, A.P.G. will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens and back. In addition to A.P.G., many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Iberia and Aer Lingus - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $302 and $334, respectively. A.P.G. is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $174 on Norse Atlantic Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include A.P.G. from $217 and Hahn Air from $230 one-way.

Consider American Airlines (91%), Alaska Airlines (91%) or Finnair (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens.

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $177. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.) can be booked for $474 on average, our data indicates $1,138 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens.

Flights departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and landing in Athens layover in London most frequently. Istanbul is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens.

The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Trafalgar Square can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $34 per day.

Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii can be visited by traveling about 20.8 mi, 21.5 mi, and 22.3 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $46 per day.

Flights departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and landing in Athens layover in Rome least frequently.

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens (average of $549). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $995). 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.