What percentage of Santorini to Athens flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Santorini to Athens have been direct. Approximately 94.8% of flights on this route offer a direct connection. For the small percentage of flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This high percentage of direct flights suggests convenient travel options for this route.

What's the flight time from Santorini to Athens?

The median direct flight time from Santorini to Athens is approximately 0 hours and 55 minutes. This route covers a distance of 218 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 13 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for the quickest journey between these two cities.

How often do cheap flights from Santorini to Athens come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Santorini to Athens are a frequent occurrence. Based on observations over the trailing 30 days, this route consistently offers opportunities for budget-friendly travel. Travelers looking for deals can often find them, making it a reliable route for cost-effective flight planning.

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Santorini to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Santorini to Athens

A typical journey from Santorini to Athens takes about 1h 35m, including connections. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects the direct flight time between the two cities. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Santorini to Athens, prices typically range from $107–$183, with a median of $145. Right now, fares are near the typical level. However, currently 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that exceptionally low fares are not widely available at this moment.

The cheapest time to fly from Santorini to Athens is during the cooler months. January stands out as the most affordable with a median fare of just $73. Following closely, March offers a median fare of $74, and April presents another economical option with a median of $86. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

When flying from Santorini to Athens, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights making up 94.8% of recent fares. This high percentage means you are very likely to find direct flights from Santorini to Athens, simplifying your travel plans and reducing overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Santorini to Athens

Regular price: €72 - €145

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

The regular price range for flights from Santorini to Athens is 72 EUR to 145 EUR. The current lowest deal is 46 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 22.

now 46 €

Low 72 €

High 145 €

The cheapest time to fly from Santorini to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Santorini to Athens is January, with a median price of 73 USD. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of 181 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

January

Cheapest

Flights from 73 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 181 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santorini to Athens

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Santorini to Athens

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

255 €

135 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Big Sky Airlines

120 €

102 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

117 €

102 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

112 €

98 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

94 €

77 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

94 €

77 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

93 € → 52 €

44%

1 night

Oct 22 - Oct 23

93 € → 54 €

42%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

115 € → 77 €

33%

1 night

Oct 12 - Oct 13

116 € → 81 €

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Santorini to Athens

Santorini - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Santorini to Athens are near the typical level of $145.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $73 for Santorini to Athens.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

The typical direct flight from Santorini to Athens takes 1 hour and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has direct flights available for the Santorini to Athens route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has a deal for $46

Ryanair offers a deal from Santorini to Athens for $46, Oct 20-Oct 22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Santorini to Athens are frequent, appearing often.

Santorini main airports to depart from

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National is a convenient option for flights from Santorini to Athens.

📍 ~2 km from Santorini (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€34

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights from Santorini to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~€35

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)

💸 Flights from ~€217

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Nov 23

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$463

$310

Save $153

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Business Class

From JTR

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Nov 24

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$463

$310

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Business Class

From JTR

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Nov 19

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$469

$310

Save $159

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Business Class

From JTR

Elite

Nov 26

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$466

$310

Save $156

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From JTR

Elite

Nov 20

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$460

$310

Save $150

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From JTR

Elite

Nov 16

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$467

$310

Save $157

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From JTR

Elite

Nov 19

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$461

$310

Save $151

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From JTR

Elite

Nov 19

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$460

$310

Save $150

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From JTR

Elite

Nov 23

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$471

$310

Save $161

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From JTR

Elite

Nov 22

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$461

$310

Save $151

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From JTR

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Nov 20

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$461

$310

Save $151

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Business Class

From JTR

Elite

Nov 27

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$473

$310

Save $163

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the best time to book flights from Santorini to Athens is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $115. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $126, while prices tend to be higher further out, reaching an average of $172 for bookings made 28-59 days in advance. This trend suggests that last-minute deals are often available for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Santorini to Athens is considered to be $107 or less. The median price for this route was $145. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $183 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $107 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Santorini to Athens include January, with a median price of $73, and March, with a median price of $74. April also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $86. The annual median price for this route is $145, indicating that these specific months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Santorini to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Santorini to Athens

How much is a round trip from Santorini to Athens

Regular price: €72 - €145

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

The regular price range for flights from Santorini to Athens is 72 EUR to 145 EUR. The current lowest deal is 46 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 22.

now 46 €

Low 72 €

High 145 €

The cheapest time to fly from Santorini to Athens

January

Cheapest

Flights from 73 €

June

Most Expensive

Flights from 181 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santorini to Athens

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Santorini to Athens

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

255 €

135 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Big Sky Airlines

120 €

102 €

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

117 €

102 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

112 €

98 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

94 €

77 €

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

94 €

77 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

93 € → 52 €

44%

1 night

Oct 22 - Oct 23

93 € → 54 €

42%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

115 € → 77 €

33%

1 night

Oct 12 - Oct 13

116 € → 81 €

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Santorini to Athens

Santorini - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Santorini to Athens are near the typical level of $145.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $73 for Santorini to Athens.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

The typical direct flight from Santorini to Athens takes 1 hour and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has direct flights available for the Santorini to Athens route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has a deal for $46

Ryanair offers a deal from Santorini to Athens for $46, Oct 20-Oct 22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Santorini to Athens are frequent, appearing often.

Santorini main airports to depart from

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National is a convenient option for flights from Santorini to Athens.

📍 ~2 km from Santorini (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€34

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a great arrival choice for flights from Santorini to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~€35

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

73% AI deal score

$473

$310

Save $163

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Santorini to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Santorini to Athens

Santorini to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Santorini to Athens

How much is a round trip from Santorini to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Santorini to Athens

Direct flights from Santorini to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Santorini to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Santorini to Athens

Santorini - Athens route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has a deal for $46

Deals are frequent on this route

Santorini 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 23

Nov 24

Nov 19

Nov 26

Nov 20

Nov 16

Nov 19

Nov 19

Nov 23

Nov 22

Nov 20

Nov 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santorini to Athens?

What's a cheap fare from Santorini to Athens?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Santorini to Athens?

What percentage of Santorini to Athens flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Santorini to Athens?

How often do cheap flights from Santorini to Athens come up?

Related routes

More routes from Santorini

Flights to Athens from other cities

Santorini to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Santorini to Athens

How much is a round trip from Santorini to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Santorini to Athens

Direct flights from Santorini to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Santorini to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Santorini to Athens

Santorini - Athens route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has a deal for $46

Deals are frequent on this route

Santorini 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 23

Nov 24

Nov 19

Nov 26

Nov 20

Nov 16

Nov 19

Nov 19

Nov 23

Nov 22

Nov 20

Nov 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santorini to Athens?

What's a cheap fare from Santorini to Athens?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Santorini to Athens?