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Today’s best flight deals from New York to Athens

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Athens

October 12 - October 15

Cheapest
Best

JFK - Athens

$558

$392

Round trip

October 14 - October 15

Best

JFK - Athens

$564

$395

Round trip

October 5 - October 15

JFK - Athens

$510

$395

Round trip

October 13 - October 15

Best

JFK - Athens

$565

$395

Round trip

October 6 - October 15

JFK - Athens

$518

$402

Round trip

September 29 - October 15

JFK - Athens

$554

$404

Round trip

October 7 - October 15

JFK - Athens

$524

$410

Round trip

September 20 - October 15

Earliest

JFK - Athens

$533

$411

Round trip

September 28 - October 15

JFK - Athens

$551

$411

Round trip

September 27 - October 15

JFK - Athens

$547

$411

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Athens

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from New York to Athens are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $555–$1176, with a median of $900. Currently, prices are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for travelers to find more favorable prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Athens? The data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $486. Following closely are April, with a median of $553, and May, where the median fare is $590. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
A typical journey from New York to Athens takes about 25h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7932 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with 28.2% of recent fares being direct flights from New York to Athens. When itineraries do connect, they typically involve 2 stopovers.
Most itineraries for cheap flights from New York to Athens connect at least once, with only 28.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2. Travelers should account for these connections when planning their journey and overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from New York to Athens

Regular price: $492 - $836

Prices for flights from New York to Athens are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $492 to $836. The current lowest deal is $392 with Norse Atlantic Airways for travel from Oct 12-Oct 15.

now $392

Low $492

High $836

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to ATH is February, with a median price of $486. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1215. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $486

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,215

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Direct flights from New York to Athens

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Norse Atlantic Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Athens

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Athens

Norse Atlantic Airways

New York (JFK) - Athens (ATH)

Norse Atlantic Airways

$1,064

$728

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Athens

TAP Portugal

New York (EWR) - Athens (ATH)

TAP Portugal

$907

$697

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Athens

TAP Portugal

New York (EWR) - Athens (ATH)

TAP Portugal

$933

$709

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Athens

TAP Portugal

New York (EWR) - Athens (ATH)

TAP Portugal

$938

$709

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Athens

TAP Portugal

New York (EWR) - Athens (ATH)

TAP Portugal

$937

$743

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Athens

TAP Portugal

New York (EWR) - Athens (ATH)

TAP Portugal

$956

$763

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Athens

2 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 19

$1,064  →  $728

32%

8 nights

Jul 15 - Jul 23

$917  →  $679

26%

9 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 17

$938  →  $709

24%

7 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 23

$923  →  $699

24%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Athens

New York - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Athens are currently above the typical level, with a median price of $900.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Athens, with a median price of $486.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul with 2+ stopovers

Flights from New York to Athens are typically long-haul, lasting around 25h 15m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Norse Atlantic Airways offers direct flights

Norse Atlantic Airways offers direct flights from New York to Athens, with connecting flights also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic Airways has a direct deal for $392

Norse Atlantic Airways has a direct deal for $392 from New York to Athens, Oct 12-Oct 15.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about once a day

Deals from New York to Athens appear frequently, about once a day over a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International is often a good choice for flights from New York to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$392

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is an option for flights from New York to Athens.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$679

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers another departure point for flights to Athens.

📍 ~90 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$884

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a convenient departure airport for flights from New York to Athens.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$567

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Athens from New York.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, metro, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$392

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International (KLX) is a useful mainland alternative with reliable road access via the A7 highway.

📍 ~180 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$839

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Nea Anchialos National (VOL) is a mainland alternative accessible by car or bus from Athens.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1101

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Mykonos Island National (JMK) is a major international hub with extensive European connections during peak season.

📍 ~170 km from Athens (requires ferry or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$592

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR) is a busy airport with diverse international routes, good for long-haul connectivity.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$510

Araxos (GPA)

Araxos (GPA) is a mainland airport serving the Peloponnese region, reachable by road from Athens.

📍 ~190 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1209

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Athens, Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from New York to Athens is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket was around $732. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1052. For those planning further ahead, tickets bought 60+ days in advance had an average price of $921.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Athens is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $555. The median price for this route historically has been $900. Prices above $1176 are typically considered to be on the higher end for this route. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Athens are February, April, and May. In February, the median price was $486, while April saw a median of $553. May also offered relatively lower prices with a median of $590. The annual median price for this route is typically around $900, indicating that these months offer significant savings.