Cheap flights from New York to Athens
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Athens and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | €353 | Scandinavian Airlines1 stop20 hrMon, Jan 26 — Tue, Feb 10 | The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Athens is currently €353 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | €230 | LEVEL, Vueling1 stop29 hrMon, Feb 23 | The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Athens is currently €230 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | €411 | UnitedNonstop10 hrMon, Mar 9 — Wed, Mar 25 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Athens is currently €411 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | €708 | Aegean, United1 stop16 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Athens is currently €708 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | €2,364 | Turkish Airlines1 stop14 hrThu, Jan 22 — Fri, Feb 6 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Athens is currently €2,364 |
| Fastest flight | 9 hr 10 min | The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Athens takes 9 hr 10 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from New York to Athens per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Athens is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| April Cheapest | Typical prices: €335–660 |
|---|---|
| June Most expensive | Typical prices: €510–770 |
Popular airlines from New York to Athens
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from New York to Athens in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- EmiratesNonstopfrom €645Typical price: €730–1,6007 weekly nonstop flightsEWR - ATHEvery day15 weekly connecting flightsJFK - ATHEvery day
- DeltaNonstopfrom €429Typical price: €500–1,0507 weekly nonstop flightsJFK - ATHEvery day
- British Airwaysfrom €441Typical price: €500–1,15071 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK - ATHEvery day
- Lufthansafrom €427Typical price: €500–95039 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK - ATHEvery day
- Air Francefrom €481Typical price: €640–1,30035 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK - ATHEvery day
- SWISSfrom €412Typical price: €465–91032 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK - ATHEvery day
Popular airports near New York
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from New York center and popularity with travelers.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)New YorkUnited States40 min20 km
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA)New YorkUnited States25 min13 km
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)NewarkUnited States29 min13 km
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)BostonUnited States3 hr 41 min309 km
Popular airports near Athens
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Athens center and popularity with travelers.
- Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)AthensGreece36 min19 km
- Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)KalamataGreece2 hr 31 min181 km
- Araxos Airport (GPA)PatrasGreece3 hr 4 min202 km
- Preveza International Airport (PVK)PrevezaGreece3 hr 35 min278 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Athens
The cheapest flights from New York to Athens are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from €335 to €660.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from €353. The cheapest one-way flight was with LEVEL, Vueling from €230.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Athens is €645, flying from Jan 18 to Feb 2.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Athens is €429, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 10.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Athens is €441, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 10.
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Athens is €427, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 10.
- The cheapest Air France flight from New York to Athens is €481, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 10.
- The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Athens is €412, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 16.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Athens starts at €353 from Mon, Jan 26 to Tue, Feb 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at €230 and departs on Mon, Feb 23.
9 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Athens.
Athens has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry weather May–Sep, the peak travel period. Holy Week and Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary) is a key religious event, with church services, candlelit processions and fireworks. The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (summer months, dates vary) features Ancient Greek drama, classical music and dance shows in ancient open-air locations. The Athens Marathon (Nov) follows the route of the iconic 490 BC run.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Athens.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Athens really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Athens.
In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 7 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 71 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
Other popular airlines flying from New York to Athens are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 7 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 71 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
Other popular airlines flying from New York to Athens are:
- Delta offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
- Lufthansa offers 39 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
- Air France offers 35 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
- SWISS offers 32 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from €353. The cheapest one-way flight was with LEVEL, Vueling from €230.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Athens is €645, flying from Jan 18 to Feb 2.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Athens is €429, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 10.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Athens is €441, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 10.
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Athens is €427, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 10.
- The cheapest Air France flight from New York to Athens is €481, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 10.
- The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Athens is €412, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 16.
Emirates and Delta fly direct from New York to Athens.
- There are 7 Emirates direct flights from New York to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Delta direct flights from New York to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Athens at price €708 is offered by Aegean, United from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
Emirates and Delta fly direct from New York to Athens.
- There are 7 Emirates direct flights from New York to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Delta direct flights from New York to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from New York to Athens on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Athens start at €411 from Mon, Mar 9 to Wed, Mar 25 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Athens, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Athens start at €2,364 from Thu, Jan 22 to Fri, Feb 6 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Athens start at €353 from Mon, Jan 26 to Tue, Feb 10.
To book business class trips from New York to Athens, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Athens starts at €708 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with Aegean, United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Athens at price €708 is offered by Aegean, United from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Athens, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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