Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Athens (ATH) from $257

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 28% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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 13% on flights from Newark 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 $1,000. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,000.

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Athens from Newark Airport. Prices for January average $815 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $524. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a January flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in July

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Newark Airport to Athens by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

If you’re flying to Athens from Newark, you will most likely leave from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, NJ. There are also flights from nearby New York City airports, namely, La Guardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). JFK is about 1h by car and about 2h or 3h by NY and NJ public transport from Newark. LGA is a little under 1h away, and it is about the same distance as JFK by public transport. If you are closer to White Plains, NY, or are willing to take the 1h drive or 4h train journey with multiple transfers, you may want to check out flights from Westchester County Airport (HPN). All flights arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH) where there’s an airport bus service direct to the city center and other locations.

You can choose from a wide selection of non-stop flights direct to Athens from Newark. The majority of these journeys are with United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Emirates. If you prefer John F. Kennedy International, there are direct flights with KLM to Athens. These direct flights take from a little over 9h to just under 10h to reach Athens.

There may be better flight deals on trips that have one or more layovers, and there are plenty from Newark and other regional airports. If you want to only make one stop from EWR, you may spend that time in Zurich, Munich, or Frankfurt. Your travel time may range from just under 11h to almost 21h. For two stops from EWR, you may stop in Chicago and London, in Brussels and Zurich, or in Amsterdam and Munich, taking anywhere from just over 13h to almost 40h. From JFK, one-stop routes usually have layovers in Zurich, London, or Istanbul. Depending on the layover times, you could spend around 11h to 28h or more traveling from Newark to Athens. The two-layover options from JFK usually go through Frankfurt and Brussels, through Dublin and Paris, or through Brussels and Zurich or Geneva. These two stops may mean travel times of around 13h to almost 20h.

U.S. citizens do not need a visa to travel to enter Greece and Athens if you are not planning on staying for more than 90 days. Your passport, however, must be valid for at least six months from the day you arrive, and it should have a few blank pages available. You may also be asked for proof of sufficient available funds and proof of onward travel.

Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Newark. On average, Eleftherios V. has 1 inbound flight from Newark per day from 18 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.

Yes, there are multiple flights from Newark 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 $495.

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Newark Airport to Athens under $600. A good price for a nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Athens is less than $674.

There are currently 20+ open flights from Newark Airport to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $700.

This flight path from Newark to Athens Eleftherios V. was viewed by 125 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Newark Airport to Athens round-trip from $409. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $519, and Lufthansa, from $530. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Consider Aegean Airlines, American Airlines or Air Canada when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Newark Airport to Athens.

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Newark Airport to Athens consider choosing Emirates (77%), Aegean Airlines (50%) or Austrian Airlines (41%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Looking for the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Athens? While on average our users pay $1,687, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $540. The most popular route (Newark - Athens Eleftherios V.), is priced around $489.

EWR and ATH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. EWR to ATH refers to a flight route from Newark Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.