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$375+ Cheap flights from Athens (ATH) to Philadelphia (PHL)

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — PHL
may. 3 — may. 101
sáb. 5/3
sáb. 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Athens Eleftherios V. to Philadelphia are usually found in November or December, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Athens to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 abril 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$584
(Priceline)

One-way from

$375
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$684

Good round-trip deal

$694 or less

Good one-way deal

$708 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 28, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/121:00 pmATH - PHL
Nonstop10h 45mBritish Airways
lun. 5/197:55 pmPHL - ATH
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/266:55 amATH - PHL
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
mié. 9/1710:20 pmPHL - ATH
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$593
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/246:40 amATH - PHL
2 stops22h 27mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/189:45 amPHL - ATH
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$652
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/2312:10 pmATH - PHL
2 stops33h 14mAir Canada
mar. 10/149:45 amPHL - ATH
1 stop17h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$661
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/251:00 pmATH - PHL
Nonstop10h 55mFinnair
mié. 10/84:55 pmPHL - ATH
Nonstop9h 20mFinnair
Deal found 4/28$674
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/273:25 amATH - PHL
2 stops19h 52mDelta
sáb. 9/64:00 pmPHL - ATH
2 stops18h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$691
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/32:20 pmATH - PHL
1 stop32h 40mLufthansa
dom. 11/235:35 pmPHL - ATH
1 stop12h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$703
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/122:00 pmATH - PHL
2 stops33h 00mSWISS
dom. 6/297:56 amPHL - ATH
2 stops24h 49mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$712
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/251:00 pmATH - PHL
Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/176:30 pmPHL - ATH
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$714
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/246:30 amATH - PHL
2 stops16h 30mAustrian Airlines
dom. 10/194:50 pmPHL - ATH
2 stops47h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$725
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/241:00 pmATH - PHL
Nonstop10h 55mIberia
vie. 11/146:40 pmPHL - ATH
2 stops22h 55mIberia
Deal found 4/28$732
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/136:00 amATH - PHL
2 stops17h 40mKLM
mié. 6/251:25 pmPHL - ATH
2 stops16h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/28$884

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Athens to Philadelphia 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 abril 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Athens to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 5/12

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

Philadelphia

lun. 5/19

7:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$584

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

jue. 6/26

6:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Philadelphia

mié. 9/17

10:20 pm-2:25 am

1 stop21h 05m

$593

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 5/12

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

Philadelphia

lun. 5/19

4:40 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop9h 35m

$595

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

mar. 6/24

6:40 am-10:07 pm

2 stops22h 27m

Philadelphia

sáb. 10/18

9:45 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

$652

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 6/23

12:10 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops33h 14m

Philadelphia

mar. 10/14

9:45 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 20m

$661

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 8/27

3:25 am-4:17 pm

2 stops19h 52m

Philadelphia

sáb. 9/6

4:00 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$691

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

jue. 6/12

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Philadelphia

dom. 6/29

7:56 am-3:45 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$712

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 6/25

1:00 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

Philadelphia

vie. 10/17

6:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$714

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

mar. 6/24

6:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Philadelphia

dom. 10/19

4:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops47h 50m

$725

AthensPhiladelphia

ATH - PHL

ATHPHL

Athens Eleftherios V.

mar. 6/24

1:00 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

Philadelphia

mié. 11/12

7:45 pm-12:35 am

2 stops45h 50m

$732

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Athens to Philadelphia in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 Athens-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Athens-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Athens-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Athens-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Athens-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Athens to Philadelphia flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Athens to Philadelphia trip
Airports
ATH

Expect security lines at ATH to take 10-20 minutes, but allow extra time during peak periods.

Read more about ATHby Brandon Schultz
PHL

Use SEPTA for efficient travel to Center City from PHL; stations are near Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
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Best time to book a flight from Athens to Philadelphia

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Athens to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Athens to Philadelphia is 73 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 Athens to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Athens to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 ATH to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Philadelphia in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Athens to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Athens to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated abril 28, 2025.

The most flights from ATH to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated abril 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Athens to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Athens to Philadelphia?

    If you wish to fly to Philadelphia from Athens, then you need to book flights from Athens Eleftherios V. to Philadelphia. There are 4 flights from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Philadelphia (PHL) per day to choose from. Flights to Philadelphia from Eleftherios V. are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 10h 45m is how long a nonstop flight from Athens to Philadelphia typically takes.

  • How popular is this Athens to Philadelphia flight route?

    This flight path from Athens Eleftherios V. to Philadelphia was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    British Airways, at $584, was found to be the cheapest airline from Athens to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Finnair. British Airways is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $539 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aer Lingus. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Finnair and British Airways, with prices starting from $588 and $609, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Athens to Philadelphia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Athens to Philadelphia are American Airlines (88%), Finnair (88%) and Iberia (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Athens to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Athens to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay $1,126, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $594. The most popular route (Athens Eleftherios V. - Philadelphia), is priced around $582.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Athens to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 6 airlines flying from Athens to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Athens to Philadelphia. 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 abril 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$500Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$552Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$561Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$565Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$594Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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