Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Athens (ATH)

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From John F Kennedy Intl to Athens

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

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 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 30 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

Which airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Norwegian, Delta, and British Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Vueling for just $414, but on average you can expect to pay $448.

Are there nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens for under $600 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens under $600. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens is less than $671.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens for under $600?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $600.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens round-trip?

Currently priced at $414, Vueling will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens and back. In addition to Vueling, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Vueling is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $205. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.) can be booked for $414 on average our data indicates $1,301 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens?

Hi Fly, Major Airline and Endeavor Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens.

What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens?

Consider Air France (89%), ITA - Airways (83%) or KLM (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens.

What airports serve Athens from New Tork JFK?

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.

What airlines fly directly from JFK to Athens

This is an international flight and quite a long one at that, so there are not many airlines that will fly direct. Most airlines will require you to have one stop. Some airlines that do fly to Athens from JFK are Delta, United Airlines, SWISS, Lufthansa, and Egypt Air. The flight time for any of these airlines can vary from 12h 5min to 28h 40min. You will find that there are some flights offered in the morning, but most will be offered in the afternoon or at night.

What are the layover options between JFK and Athens?

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.

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

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.