Can I fly direct from Chicago to Athens?

Direct flights from Chicago to Athens are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 6.8% of flights on this route are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This data is based on observations over a 90-day window.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Athens?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Athens has a duration of 10 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 8770 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 14 hours and 50 minutes. This represents a difference of approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes between direct and one-stop options.

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Athens flights?

Historically, prices for flights from Chicago to Athens have shown frequent fluctuations. This route is classified as having frequent price changes. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers seeking to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable deal. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over a 30-day period.

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Chicago to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Athens

A typical journey from Chicago to Athens takes about 29h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this long-haul route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This journey covers a significant distance of 8770 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Athens, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $885–$1350, with a median of $1106. Currently, about 29% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Athens? The most affordable months to fly are February, with a median fare of $497, and January, with a median fare of $501. April also presents a more budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $768.

For flights from Chicago to Athens, most itineraries connect at least once. Only about 6.8% of recent fares are non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Athens

Regular price: $728 - $1,466

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Athens is $728 to $1466. The current lowest deal is $480 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Feb 20-Feb 27.

now $480

Low $728

High $1,466

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Athens is February, with a median price of $497. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1229. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $497

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,229

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Athens

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Athens

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

TAP Portugal

$753

$786

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

Egyptair

$740

$858

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

Turkish Airlines

$739

$858

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

Frontier Airlines

$910

$883

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

JetBlue Airways

$807

$905

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

Turkish Airlines

$745

$796

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Athens

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$939 → $700

25%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$939 → $700

25%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$939 → $706

25%

15 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 18

$752 → $531

29%

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Chicago - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Athens are below the typical level, with 29% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $497, followed by January at $501.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 29h 30m.

Flights from Chicago to Athens typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 29h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 6.8% of flights are direct, making connecting flights the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal at $480.

A recent deal with Scandinavian Airlines from February 20-27 was found for $480.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Athens appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Consider Chicago Midway International for flights to Athens, offering a potentially cheaper option for your journey.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Chicago to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$721

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative with international seasonal connections, avoiding ferry transfers.

📍 ~230 km from Athens (reachable by car, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$845

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From ORD

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Athens, Greece

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Athens, Greece

92% AI deal score

$2,795

$1,992

Save $803

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Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 06

Athens, Greece

92% AI deal score

$2,829

$2,042

Save $787

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 07

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$4,605

$3,024

Save $1,581

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 02

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$4,518

$3,024

Save $1,494

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$4,642

$3,057

Save $1,585

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 02

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$4,508

$3,057

Save $1,451

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From ORD

Elite

Dec 07

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$4,611

$3,057

Save $1,554

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Chicago to Athens are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $842. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices at approximately $896, while booking 7-13 days out averages $845. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, reaching about $1310, and for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1134.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Athens is considered to be $885 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1106. Travelers historically paid around $1350 for flights in the higher price range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Athens are February and January, with median prices of $497 and $501, respectively. April also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $768. The annual median price for this route is $1106, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

Chicago to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Athens

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Athens

Regular price: $728 - $1,466

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Athens is $728 to $1466. The current lowest deal is $480 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Feb 20-Feb 27.

now $480

Low $728

High $1,466

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Athens

February

Cheapest

Flights from $497

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,229

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Athens

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Athens

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

TAP Portugal

$753

$786

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

Egyptair

$740

$858

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

Turkish Airlines

$739

$858

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

Frontier Airlines

$910

$883

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

JetBlue Airways

$807

$905

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Athens

Chicago (ORD) - Athens (ATH)

Turkish Airlines

$745

$796

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Athens

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$939 → $700

25%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$939 → $700

25%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$939 → $706

25%

15 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 18

$752 → $531

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Athens

Chicago - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Athens are below the typical level, with 29% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $497, followed by January at $501.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 29h 30m.

Flights from Chicago to Athens typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 29h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 6.8% of flights are direct, making connecting flights the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal at $480.

A recent deal with Scandinavian Airlines from February 20-27 was found for $480.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Athens appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Consider Chicago Midway International for flights to Athens, offering a potentially cheaper option for your journey.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Chicago to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$721

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative with international seasonal connections, avoiding ferry transfers.

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$4,611

$3,057

Save $1,554

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Athens

Chicago to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Athens

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Athens

Direct flights from Chicago to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Athens

Chicago - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

February offers the lowest median prices.

Connecting flights typically take 29h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal at $480.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Athens main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Best Elite deals to Athens

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How early should I book Chicago to Athens flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Chicago to Athens cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Athens?

Can I fly direct from Chicago to Athens?

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Athens?

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Athens flights?

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Chicago to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Athens

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Athens

Direct flights from Chicago to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Athens

Chicago - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

February offers the lowest median prices.

Connecting flights typically take 29h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal at $480.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Athens main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Best Elite deals to Athens

Nov 01

Dec 09

Oct 14

Oct 21

Nov 18

Dec 24

Dec 06

Dec 07

Dec 02

Dec 09

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Dec 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How early should I book Chicago to Athens flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Chicago to Athens cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Athens?