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$485+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Athens (ATH)

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RIC — ATH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Athens

Best flights from Richmond to Athens
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Athens that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2910:29 amRIC - ATH
2 stops32h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/26:25 amATH - RIC
2 stops19h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$501
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 4/1611:50 amRIC - ATH
2 stops23h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/267:45 amATH - RIC
2 stops22h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$732
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:15 amRIC - ATH
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:45 pmATH - RIC
2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$885
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:41 amRIC - ATH
1 stop17h 34mBritish Airways
Sat 5/91:00 pmATH - RIC
1 stop13h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,139
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1611:50 amRIC - ATH
1 stop13h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 4/2610:05 amATH - RIC
1 stop20h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/17$1,148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:00 amRIC - ATH
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Fri 6/59:10 amATH - RIC
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,288
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 5/16:00 amRIC - ATH
3 stops23h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/97:45 amATH - RIC
2 stops23h 16mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$862
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 5/2611:50 amRIC - ATH
2 stops40h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 6/711:25 amATH - RIC
2 stops42h 42mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$983
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1612:55 pmRIC - ATH
1 stop15h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 3/1811:50 amATH - RIC
1 stop29h 36mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/16$1,264
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 5/2111:50 amRIC - ATH
2 stops41h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 6/102:00 pmATH - RIC
2 stops40h 07mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,084
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 5/2111:50 amRIC - ATH
2 stops23h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 6/67:45 amATH - RIC
2 stops22h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,254

Find flight deals from Richmond to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$485
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,217
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Athens that are best for you.

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RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/29

10:29 am-1:40 am

2 stops32h 11m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/2

6:25 am-7:12 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$501

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/16

11:50 am-6:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/26

7:45 am-11:07 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$732

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-12:45 pm

3 stops23h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/9

7:45 am-12:01 am

2 stops23h 16m

$862

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/16

8:15 am-2:50 pm

3 stops23h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/26

7:45 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$885

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/26

11:50 am-10:50 am

2 stops40h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 6/7

11:25 am-11:07 pm

2 stops42h 42m

$983

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/21

11:50 am-12:45 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 6/10

2:00 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops40h 07m

$1,084

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/1

8:41 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 34m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/9

1:00 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$1,139

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/16

11:50 am-7:50 am

1 stop13h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/26

10:05 am-11:07 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$1,148

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/21

11:50 am-6:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/6

7:45 am-11:07 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$1,254

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/16

12:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop15h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/18

11:50 am-11:26 am

1 stop29h 36m

$1,264

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Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Athens

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Athens in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 Richmond-Athens flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Richmond-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 Richmond to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Richmond to Athens is 59 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 Richmond to Athens?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Athens (average of $199). Flying from Richmond to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Athens at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Athens flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Air France from Richmond to Athens. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,428 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,508 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,586 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Athens?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Athens can take about 23h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $732. The distance between Richmond and Athens is about 5206 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Athens is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $199 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways, starting at $488 and $650 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 82% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Athens (average of $199). Flying from Richmond to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 8 airlines flying from Richmond to Athens

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$488Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$650Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$697Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$747Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$747Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$752Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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