Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Athens (ATH) from $248

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PHL — ATH
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Philadelphia to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in April or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Athens (ATH)

All the information you need to plan the best PHL to ATH flight in 2023: compare Philadelphia to Athens flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Athens.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$687

One-way from

$248
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 44% potential price drop
From Philadelphia to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Athens Eleftherios V.

PHL - ATH

Price

$687 - $1,627

ATH

Temperature

50 - 82.4 °F

ATH

Rainfall

0.2 - 2.5 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Athens?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 99% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Athens?

To save up to 88% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Philadelphia to Athens from $1,947 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,550 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Athens?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Athens. Flights to Athens from Philadelphia in April are about $1,213 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $508.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Athens (PHL - ATH)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Athens in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Philadelphia to Athens

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Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, SWISS and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Athens have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Other than a total lack of any rational behavior for the crisi in the Atlanta airport, the flight took off an hour late. The obvious lack of any crisis plan is stunning since weather delays are so common. One wonders what the highly paid administrators do to earn those very high salaries.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Other than a total lack of any rational behavior for the crisi in the Atlanta airport, the flight took off an hour late. The obvious lack of any crisis plan is stunning since weather delays are so common. One wonders what the highly paid administrators do to earn those very high salaries.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Other than a total lack of any rational behavior for the crisi in the Atlanta airport, the flight took off an hour late. The obvious lack of any crisis plan is stunning since weather delays are so common. One wonders what the highly paid administrators do to earn those very high salaries.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Other than a total lack of any rational behavior for the crisi in the Atlanta airport, the flight took off an hour late. The obvious lack of any crisis plan is stunning since weather delays are so common. One wonders what the highly paid administrators do to earn those very high salaries.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Other than a total lack of any rational behavior for the crisi in the Atlanta airport, the flight took off an hour late. The obvious lack of any crisis plan is stunning since weather delays are so common. One wonders what the highly paid administrators do to earn those very high salaries.

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Other than a total lack of any rational behavior for the crisi in the Atlanta airport, the flight took off an hour late. The obvious lack of any crisis plan is stunning since weather delays are so common. One wonders what the highly paid administrators do to earn those very high salaries.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Philadelphia to Athens flights.

What airports serve Athens from Philadelphia?

On a plane ride to Athens from Philadelphia, you'll likely depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). It's the main airport serving the city and the largest one in the state. The airport lies seven miles from downtown Philadelphia. You can easily minimize the distance by taking a SEPTA train with an average voyage time of 28min or boarding the Line 37 bus, which will take roughly 35min. On this trip, Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) will be your arrival location. The airport is the busiest and largest international airport in Greece. Even so, it isn't far from Central Athens, at just a 40min ride on the Metro Line 3 train.

Which airlines fly directly from Philadelphia to Athens?

Currently, nonstop flights to Athens from Philadelphia aren't available. Common routes include starting your journey at Philadelphia Airport, making about two plane changes at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Chicago O'Hare International, or Munich Franz Josef Strauss, and arriving at Athens International Airport. You will find that Delta Air Lines services the voyages for trips that have stops at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and Paris Charles de Gaulle. United Airlines is the company that usually operates routes with layovers at Chicago O'Hare International and Munich Franz Josef Strauss.

What are the layover options between Philadelphia and Athens?

With the unavailability of nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Athens at this time, you can select trips with layovers from a wide range of options. Some common choices include Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), and Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC). Layovers can also occur at Denver International (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), Frankfurt am Main (FRA), Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Usually, stops can take approximately 3-7h for plane changes, adding quite some time to the journey. However, selecting a flight deal with more stops for this route is likely to make your fare cheaper.

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

Any American traveling to Athens from Philadelphia should have a passport, which needs to be valid for at least six months beyond your return. It's also paramount that your passport has enough blank visa pages for the entry and exit stamps (one per page) when you get to or leave Greece. You might also have to show proof of your return airline ticket and finances that will last throughout your stay in the country. A visa is not a travel requirement if you're planning on staying in Athens for less than three months. However, you will need a Schengen visa if you're traveling on a US official or a diplomatic passport or will stay in Greece for more than 90 days. The processing time can take roughly two to three weeks and cost about $70 for adults and $41 for children 6-12 years. It is free for children younger than six.

Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Athens for under $600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Athens for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $506, but on average you can expect to pay $546.

Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to Athens for under $1,200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Philadelphia to Athens within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

How popular is this Philadelphia to Athens flight route?

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

Air Canada, at $506, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Delta. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Athens?

What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Athens?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Athens on time: American Airlines (84%), Finnair (84%), Iberia (84%).

What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Athens?

While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Athens is generally $1,232, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $789. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Athens Eleftherios V.), you can expect to pay $521 for that flight.

What does PHL to ATH mean?

This is defined as Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH). Codes like Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Top 9 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Athens

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Philadelphia to Athens choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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DeltaCheapest$493Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$779Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest$785Average$1,966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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IberiaCheapest$786Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest$789Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest$791Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,007Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest$1,246Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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