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$423+ 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 11/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — ATH
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1212:18 pmRIC - ATH
1 stop15h 17mKLM
Thu 2/56:05 amATH - RIC
2 stops19h 07mKLM
Deal found 10/27$505
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1212:32 pmRIC - ATH
2 stops18h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/56:05 amATH - RIC
2 stops19h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$509
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:00 amRIC - ATH
1 stop21h 00mKLM
Sun 12/712:50 pmATH - RIC
1 stop16h 58mKLM
Deal found 10/27$518
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/306:00 amRIC - ATH
1 stop21h 00mDelta
Sun 12/712:50 pmATH - RIC
2 stops27h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/27$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/116:00 amRIC - ATH
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Thu 12/186:05 amATH - RIC
2 stops24h 08mDelta
Deal found 10/27$525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/116:00 amRIC - ATH
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Mon 12/1512:50 pmATH - RIC
1 stop16h 58mDelta
Deal found 10/27$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/306:30 amRIC - ATH
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/76:15 amATH - RIC
2 stops34h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$560
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1210:11 amRIC - ATH
2 stops28h 44mBritish Airways
Tue 12/237:55 pmATH - RIC
2 stops52h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/28$569

Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$459
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$423
(KLM)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$863
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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. 9% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($87 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 October 29, 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

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/4

7:50 am-11:07 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$459

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops45h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/1

7:50 am-11:07 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$489

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/12

12:18 pm-10:35 am

1 stop15h 17m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 2/5

6:05 am-6:12 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$505

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/30

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/7

12:50 pm-9:02 am

2 stops27h 12m

$523

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/18

6:05 am-11:13 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$525

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/27

8:09 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops16h 06m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/6

7:45 am-12:18 am

2 stops23h 33m

$534

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

12:50 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$538

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/30

12:18 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 42m

$423

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/30

9:54 pm-1:40 am

2 stops44h 46m

$426

RichmondAthens

RIC - ATH

RICATH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/30

7:15 am-1:25 pm

3 stops23h 10m

$1,328

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Deals found on 10/27

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 October.
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 October 24, 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 October 29, 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.

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 October 29, 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
7,993 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 15h 17m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $505. 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 $582 and $650 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 82% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $423. United Airlines flights start at $426 while deals on Air Canada start at $1,328 one-way.

  • 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$582Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$650Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$711Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$747Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$747Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$752Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$831Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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