How long is the flight from Richmond to Athens?

A quick flight from Richmond to Athens can take about 32h 11m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $501. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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

Consider United Airlines, Delta or KLM when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Richmond to Athens.

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.

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?

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$490+ Flights from Richmond to Athens

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Richmond to Athens flights typically cost between $1,629 and $3,095 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $490 on British Airways (Feb 27-Mar 6).

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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 December 12, 2025.

Tue 12/1612:19 pmRIC - ATH

1 stop14h 36mKLM

Mon 12/221:45 pmATH - RIC

2 stops17h 42mKLM

Deal found 12/10

$1,505

Tue 12/166:15 amRIC - ATH

2 stops20h 40mDelta

Mon 12/226:05 amATH - RIC

2 stops25h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,510

Tue 12/167:19 amRIC - ATH

3 stops23h 11mAir Canada

Mon 12/226:25 amATH - RIC

3 stops21h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 12/10

$2,619

Tue 12/162:36 pmRIC - ATH

2 stops15h 54mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/227:40 pmATH - RIC

3 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$3,127

Mon 12/227:00 amRIC - ATH

2 stops23h 35mDelta

Fri 1/23:25 amATH - RIC

2 stops25h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$3,205

Mon 12/226:31 pmRIC - ATH

1 stop32h 24mKLM

Sat 1/312:50 pmATH - RIC

1 stop16h 00mKLM

Deal found 12/10

$3,306

Mon 12/228:25 pmRIC - ATH

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/38:05 amATH - RIC

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$3,448

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Sat 1/247:20 amRIC - ATH

2 stops35h 05mBritish Airways

Sat 1/314:55 pmATH - RIC

2 stops34h 24mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9

$490

Thu 1/2910:29 amRIC - ATH

2 stops32h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/26:25 amATH - RIC

2 stops19h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$501

Fri 5/16:00 amRIC - ATH

2 stops47h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 5/99:05 pmATH - RIC

2 stops33h 02mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$550

Fri 2/272:11 pmRIC - ATH

2 stops22h 04mBritish Airways

Fri 3/67:45 amATH - RIC

2 stops21h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/11

$490

Tue 4/2811:10 amRIC - ATH

1 stop12h 50mKLM

Mon 5/49:10 amATH - RIC

1 stop21h 51mKLM

Deal found 12/11

$1,030

Fri 2/277:48 pmRIC - ATH

2 stops21h 37mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/612:25 pmATH - RIC

1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$609

Tue 4/286:00 amRIC - ATH

2 stops24h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 5/42:00 pmATH - RIC

2 stops39h 36mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$610

Thu 5/1411:50 amRIC - ATH

2 stops23h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 5/277:45 amATH - RIC

2 stops22h 22mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$860

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Athens
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Athens. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/1612:19 pmRIC - ATH

1 stop14h 36mKLM

Mon 12/221:45 pmATH - RIC

2 stops17h 42mKLM

Deal found 12/10

$1,505

Tue 12/166:15 amRIC - ATH

2 stops20h 40mDelta

Mon 12/226:05 amATH - RIC

2 stops25h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$1,510

Tue 12/167:19 amRIC - ATH

3 stops23h 11mAir Canada

Mon 12/226:25 amATH - RIC

3 stops21h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 12/10

$2,619

Tue 12/162:36 pmRIC - ATH

2 stops15h 54mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/227:40 pmATH - RIC

3 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$3,127

Mon 12/227:00 amRIC - ATH

2 stops23h 35mDelta

Fri 1/23:25 amATH - RIC

2 stops25h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$3,205

Mon 12/226:31 pmRIC - ATH

1 stop32h 24mKLM

Sat 1/312:50 pmATH - RIC

1 stop16h 00mKLM

Deal found 12/10

$3,306

Fri 1/95:23 pmRIC - ATH

2 stops21h 32mBritish Airways

Tue 1/207:35 amATH - RIC

2 stops22h 09mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9

$3,015

Sat 1/247:20 amRIC - ATH

2 stops35h 05mBritish Airways

Sat 1/314:55 pmATH - RIC

2 stops34h 24mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9

$490

Sat 1/247:19 amRIC - ATH

3 stops22h 51mAir Canada

Sat 1/3112:50 pmATH - RIC

3 stops37h 22mAir Canada

Deal found 12/9

$983

Thu 1/2910:29 amRIC - ATH

2 stops32h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/26:25 amATH - RIC

2 stops19h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$501

One-way flights from Richmond to Athens
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 4/291:45 pmRIC - ATH

2 stops15h 25mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/11

$534

Wed 4/291:00 pmRIC - ATH

1 stop15h 00mKLM

Deal found 12/10

$683

Wed 4/2910:47 amRIC - ATH

3 stops23h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,033

Wed 4/292:30 pmRIC - ATH

3 stops17h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 12/11

$3,232

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$490 (oojo)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,217

Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.

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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($193 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Depart

Return

Price

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/24

7:20 am-1:25 am

2 stops35h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/31

4:55 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops34h 24m

$490

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/27

2:11 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 04m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/6

7:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$490

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

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops47h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/9

9:05 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops33h 02m

$550

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/27

7:48 pm-12:25 am

2 stops21h 37m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/6

12:25 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop15h 56m

$609

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/4

2:00 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$610

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/14

11:50 am-6:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/27

7:45 am-11:07 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$860

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/28

11:10 am-7:00 am

1 stop12h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/4

9:10 am-12:01 am

1 stop21h 51m

$1,030

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$534

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/29

1:47 pm-9:15 am

1 stop12h 28m

$683

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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.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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.

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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?

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?

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?

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

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

8,007 reviews

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

8,007 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

KLM

7.7

Good

1,432 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Air France

7.4

Good

1,504 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,093 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,571 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Richmond to Athens?
A quick flight from Richmond to Athens can take about 32h 11m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $501. 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$199	Average$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$488	Average$836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
British Airways	Cheapest$650	Average$937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$697	Average$1,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air France	Cheapest$747	Average$1,072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$747	Average$1,197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$752	Average$1,007	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
American Airlines	Cheapest$814	Average$1,232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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