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$219+ Cheap flights from the United States to Athens (ATH)

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LAX — ATH
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Athens

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$378
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$245
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$699

Good round-trip deal

$655 or less

Good one-way deal

$296 or less
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From USA to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from USA to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($185 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:55 pmJFK - ATH
Nonstop9h 05mNorse Atlantic Airways
Wed 5/147:55 amATH - JFK
Nonstop10h 30mNorse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 3/26$378
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:20 pmJFK - ATH
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/147:55 amATH - JFK
Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$392
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/56:55 pmJFK - ATH
2 stops19h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/1310:10 pmATH - JFK
2 stops24h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$494
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/410:05 pmIAD - ATH
1 stop13h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/157:40 pmATH - IAD
1 stop31h 19mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$561
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/287:29 pmLGA - ATH
1 stop31h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/812:10 pmATH - LGA
1 stop33h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$581
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/257:35 pmORD - ATH
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/98:25 amATH - ORD
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$583
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/17:15 pmORD - ATH
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/167:40 pmATH - ORD
1 stop28h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$586
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Wed 9/1711:25 amORD - ATH
1 stop13h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/223:55 amATH - ORD
1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$588
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:29 pmLGA - ATH
1 stop31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/212:10 pmATH - LGA
1 stop26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$595
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:50 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/77:55 amATH - LAX
1 stop39h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$602
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Fri 8/153:20 pmLAX - ATH
Nonstop12h 40mNorse Atlantic Airways
Fri 8/229:45 amATH - LAX
Nonstop13h 30mNorse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 3/26$603
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 10/167:30 pmLAX - ATH
2 stops53h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/207:40 pmATH - LAX
1 stop30h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$606

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 March 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Athens that are best for you.

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USA

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Athens

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Depart

Return

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New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

12:55 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop9h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/14

7:55 am-11:25 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$378

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

6:20 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/14

7:55 am-11:25 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$392

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

6:55 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/13

10:10 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$494

Washington, D.C.Athens

IAD - ATH

IADATH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

10:05 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/15

7:40 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop31h 19m

$561

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/28

7:29 pm-9:55 am

1 stop31h 26m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/8

12:10 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop33h 39m

$581

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

7:35 pm-6:00 am

2 stops26h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/9

8:25 am-8:50 am

2 stops32h 25m

$583

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

7:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/16

7:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$586

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

11:25 am-8:55 am

1 stop13h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/7

3:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop26h 00m

$597

Los AngelesAthens

LAX - ATH

LAXATH

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

3:20 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop12h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/22

9:45 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop13h 30m

$603

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/29

3:35 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/6

12:10 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop17h 04m

$609

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Athens

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Athens (average of $679). Flying from USA to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 US to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 March 27, 2025.

When flying from USA to Athens, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Athens by month

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

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.

Temperature in Athens by month

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

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).

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 March 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aegean Airlines, Delta and Emirates from USA to Athens 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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Food

7.3

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Where can a visitor find out more about a business that runs eco-friendly flights between the US and Athens?

    You can learn more about the environmental practices of each airline before making a reservation for a journey from the US to Athens. You can read the corresponding ESG reports (Environmental, Social, and Governance) of each carrier to find out more about the relevance of their initiatives to support long-term environmental sustainability. More crucial information on the steps that the major airlines that operate flights between the US and Athens have made to maintain their stated importance of making environmental commitments can be found in the Environmental Assessment for Service Providers (IEnVA) report by IATA. The sustainability objectives of airlines are periodically evaluated by this IATA research.

  • What are the other, better, more sustainable options for passengers on flights from the United States to Athens?

    It is possible to fly from the US to Athens without causing too much environmental damage if one only brings what is necessary. The amount of pollutants an airplane releases into the atmosphere can be greatly reduced by making it lighter. Additionally, by opting for an economy trip, travelers can lower the total amount of emissions produced by every plane seat.

  • Which airlines operate sustainably on the route between the United States and Athens?

    Consider taking a flight with Vueling, Aeroflot, or Air Transat if you're seeking for an environmentally friendly method to travel from the United States to Athens. By developing technologies that promote lower fuel usage, these airlines are committed to reducing both their noticeably increasing fueling rates and the quantity of emissions they discharge into the environment.

  • What airports serve Athens from the USA?

    If you wish to travel to Athens from the USA, you can begin your journey from various popular airports. Some of the airports that serve this route include Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The three airports are among the major and busiest airports serving the cities surrounding them. Your journey will end at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), the largest international air passenger gateway to Greece. The airport lies approximately 12 miles from central Athens, and you can get to the city center in approximately 40min on the Metro Line 3 train.

  • Which airlines fly directly from the USA to Athens?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Athens from the USA at this time. This journey requires you to make between one and three plane changes en route. If you depart from Newark, you might stop at Frankfurt Am Main or Munich Franz Josef Strauss, and airlines serving this route include Lufthansa and United Airlines. Another common route is from John F. Kennedy International, with layovers at Moscow Sheremetyevo, Istanbul, Frankfurt am Main or Cairo. Aeroloft serves routes stopping at Moscow, Turkish Airlines will make layovers at Istanbul, Lufthansa runs journeys with layovers at Frankfurt, and Egypt Air operates voyages with stops at Cairo. If you’re traveling from San Francisco, you might have one layover at Frankfurt am Main if you board Lufthansa or United Airlines or a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol aboard KLM.

  • What are the layover options between the USA and Athens?

    Common locations for layovers include Frankfurt am Main and Munich Franz Josef Strauss if you journey from Newark. A trip from John F. Kennedy will have you make plane changes at Moscow Sheremetyevo, Istanbul, Frankfurt am Main, or Cairo. Traveling from San Francisco to your Athens destination will also have some stops along the way in Frankfurt am Main or Amsterdam Schiphol. Other layovers can occur at Zurich, Lisbon Humberto Delgado, or Milan Malpensa. Layovers generally add a significant time to your overall journey time, approximately 3h for a stop, 5h for two layovers, and 20h for three layovers. However, a journey with more layovers is usually cheaper. One such route departs from Newark, changes planes in Zurich, Lisbon, and Milan, and finally touches down in Athens.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from the USA to Athens?

    If you’re an American citizen and looking to fly to Athens from the USA, you ought to have your passport handy. The recommended passport validity period for travel to Greece is a minimum of six months after your planned departure, and your passport should have at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps. You do not require a visa to gain entry into Greece from the USA, provided your trip doesn’t extend more than 90 days.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from United States?

    Located just 12.3 mi from the city center, Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Athens from United States.

  • How popular is this USA to Athens flight route?

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

    $245 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on A.P.G. and Air Serbia, with prices starting from $301 and $357, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Athens?

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Athens?

    The cheapest flight price from USA to Athens is $271. On average you can expect to pay $850. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for $313.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Athens (average of $679). Flying from USA to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Athens

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$361Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$362Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$458Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
A.P.G.Cheapest$466Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$479Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
PLAYCheapest$498Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$527Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$529Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Athens

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Athens. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a good option for flights from the United States to Athens since it places a major emphasis on ecologically friendly operations. This airport is putting into place procedures to restrict single-use plastics.
  • If you want to travel as ecologically friendly as possible from the United States to Athens, think about flying into Athens International Airport (ATH). ATH has started introducing solar energy technology to conserve more water.
  • Buses or other types of public transit emit significantly less carbon dioxide than the vast majority of privately driven cars on the road. Consider taking public transit to get from ATH to certain other locations in Athens if you wish to travel sustainably.
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