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$445+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — ATH
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Athens

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Tue 3/246:34 am
RIC
-
ATH
2 stops20h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 4/11:10 pm
ATH
-
RIC
2 stops42h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$568
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2412:06 pm
RIC
-
ATH
2 stops18h 54m
Delta
Wed 4/19:45 am
ATH
-
RIC
1 stop21h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/16$589
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:00 am
RIC
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/87:45 am
ATH
-
RIC
2 stops21h 51m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/13$607
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/56:00 am
RIC
-
ATH
2 stops24h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/119:05 pm
ATH
-
RIC
2 stops34h 19m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/14$624
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 8/226:00 am
RIC
-
ATH
2 stops29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/317:30 pm
ATH
-
RIC
2 stops34h 37m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/14$630
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/126:00 am
RIC
-
ATH
2 stops24h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/18:20 pm
ATH
-
RIC
2 stops33h 03m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/17$647
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/235:35 am
RIC
-
ATH
1 stop22h 20m
Delta
Tue 4/71:10 pm
ATH
-
RIC
1 stop16h 47m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$659

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 February 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$568
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$445
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$931
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One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 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 February 17, 2026.
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RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/24

12:06 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 54m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 4/1

9:45 am-12:24 am

1 stop21h 39m

$589

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/23

5:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop22h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/7

1:10 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop16h 47m

$659

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/23

5:05 pm-9:05 am

2 stops34h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/7

10:25 am-12:34 am

2 stops21h 09m

$663

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/24

4:58 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops17h 37m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 4/1

9:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$664

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/10

5:46 pm-1:40 am

2 stops25h 54m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/24

6:25 am-7:51 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$668

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/24

6:34 am-9:05 am

2 stops20h 31m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 4/1

10:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$670

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/10

2:31 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 34m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/24

1:10 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$676

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/10

2:31 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 34m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/15

11:25 am-9:21 pm

1 stop15h 56m

$691

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/27

5:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops24h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/6

11:55 am-3:01 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$691

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/15

11:50 am-8:55 am

2 stops27h 05m

$695

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Deals found on 2/13

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 February 13, 2026.

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 $567). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Athens?

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 February 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United Airlines 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
8,204 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,204 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,204 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
1,455 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,204 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
9,308 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,204 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,294 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,204 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7,751 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,204 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 17h 37m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $664. 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 United Airlines, starting at $449 and $697 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 81% 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 $567). 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$449Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$697Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$705Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$707Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$747Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$752Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$831Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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