Athens

$327+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Athens (ATH)

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PHL — ATH
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in November or February, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/144:05 pm
PHL
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ATH
2 stops21h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/17:30 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops31h 28m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$598
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/204:05 pm
PHL
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ATH
2 stops16h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/27:30 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops31h 37m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$622
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/232:27 pm
PHL
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ATH
2 stops21h 13m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/22:00 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops39h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$628
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/124:05 pm
PHL
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ATH
2 stops38h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/249:05 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops34h 16m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$632
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/59:40 am
PHL
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ATH
2 stops20h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/197:30 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops34h 08m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$644
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/142:27 pm
PHL
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ATH
2 stops22h 48m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/77:30 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops31h 28m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$652
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/139:40 am
PHL
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ATH
2 stops26h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/172:10 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops41h 11m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$656
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:40 am
PHL
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ATH
2 stops20h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/22:00 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops39h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$658
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/144:05 pm
PHL
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ATH
2 stops21h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/27:30 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops34h 07m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$662
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/152:27 pm
PHL
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ATH
2 stops39h 43m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/22:00 pm
ATH
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PHL
2 stops39h 37m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$686

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$598
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$327
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$866

Good round-trip deal

$1,031 or less

Good one-way deal

$806 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Philadelphia-Athens Eleftherios V. flights.
From Philadelphia to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($370 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Athens Eleftherios V..
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Athens that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Sat 5/9

6:54 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 06m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/21

1:10 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop33h 28m

$883

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Sat 8/15

7:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/2

3:25 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop13h 09m

$885

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Wed 5/6

5:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/15

1:10 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$886

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

7:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/10

3:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop25h 20m

$922

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Mon 4/6

6:05 am-11:00 am

2 stops21h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/16

10:05 am-10:50 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$963

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Mon 4/6

10:28 am-11:00 am

1 stop17h 32m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/13

9:45 am-12:59 am

1 stop22h 14m

$969

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Fri 5/1

6:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 5/3

12:10 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop16h 23m

$1,001
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Thu 4/9

10:33 am-8:10 am

2 stops14h 37m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/20

12:35 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$1,034

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

9:40 am-6:25 pm

3 stops25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/28

7:55 am-10:37 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$1,167

PhiladelphiaAthens

PHL - ATH

PHLATH

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

10:45 am-6:25 pm

3 stops24h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/10

7:55 am-12:27 am

2 stops23h 32m

$1,181

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Athens in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Athens flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Athens

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Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Athens. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Athens is 20 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Athens (average of $315). Flying from Philadelphia to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Athens flights

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Expert on ATH

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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 March 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Athens, such as Finnair,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 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.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Athens flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Athens?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Philadelphia to Athens in just under 22h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 36m. The distance between Philadelphia and Athens is about 5019 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Scandinavian Airlines, at $519, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Lufthansa. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Athens are Finnair ($471), Iberia ($479), and Lufthansa ($489).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Athens?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Athens is generally $1,024, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $664. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Athens Eleftherios V.), you can expect to pay $622 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Athens (average of $315). Flying from Philadelphia to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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 Philadelphia to Athens

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$519Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$581Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$605Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$613Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$631Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$658Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$682Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$716Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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