What percentage of Santorini to Athens flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Santorini to Athens were direct, accounting for 94.8% of all flights. For the instances where connecting flights were necessary, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that direct routes are overwhelmingly common for this journey.

What's the flight time from Santorini to Athens?

The typical direct flight time from Santorini to Athens is approximately 0 hours and 55 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 13 hours and 55 minutes. The air distance between Santorini and Athens is approximately 218 kilometers.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Santorini to Athens appear frequently. This route is known for its consistent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices without an extended wait, based on pricing trends observed across the trailing 30 days.

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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. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 218 kilometers. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects direct flight times.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Santorini to Athens, right now, fares are near the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $107–$183, with a median of $145. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive fares.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santorini to Athens? The data indicates that the cheapest months to fly are January, with a median fare of $73, followed by March at $74, and April at $86. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range.

For direct flights from Santorini to Athens, 94.8% of recent fares are non-stop, meaning you will find that almost all itineraries are direct. For the small percentage of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How much is a round trip from Santorini to Athens

Regular price: €68 - €139

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santorini to Athens is 68-139 EUR. The current lowest deal is 38 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 22.

now 38 €

Low 68 €

High 139 €

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

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santorini to Athens

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Santorini to Athens

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

81 €

54 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

97 €

54 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

80 €

56 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

106 €

57 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

90 €

57 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

83 €

57 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

112 € → 51 €

54%

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

140 € → 82 €

41%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

114 € → 58 €

49%

9 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 10

94 € → 41 €

56%

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 lowest prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

94.8% of flights are direct.

Historically, 94.8% of flights on this route are direct, indicating frequent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Santorini to Athens are frequently available.

Santorini main airports to depart from

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~2 km from Santorini (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$36

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$36

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, accessible via the A7 motorway from Athens.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€245

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Jan 30

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Athens, Greece

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Athens, Greece

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Athens, Greece

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$486

$317

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From JTR

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Athens, Greece

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$473

$317

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Nov 08

Athens, Greece

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$462

$317

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Nov 22

Athens, Greece

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$479

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Nov 09

Athens, Greece

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$462

$317

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Athens, Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Santorini to Athens is typically 7-13 days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this timeframe had an average price of $115. Booking 0-6 days out saw a slightly higher average of $126, while waiting until 28-59 days before departure resulted in a higher average price of $172.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Santorini to Athens is considered to be around $107 or less. The median price for this route was $145. Fares at the higher end, representing the 75th percentile, were approximately $183.

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 offered relatively low median prices at $86. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $145.

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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: €68 - €139

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santorini to Athens is 68-139 EUR. The current lowest deal is 38 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 22.

now 38 €

Low 68 €

High 139 €

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

81 €

54 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

97 €

54 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

80 €

56 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

106 €

57 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

90 €

57 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JTR - Athens

Santorini (JTR) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

83 €

57 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

112 € → 51 €

54%

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

140 € → 82 €

41%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

114 € → 58 €

49%

9 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 10

94 € → 41 €

56%

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 lowest prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

94.8% of flights are direct.

Historically, 94.8% of flights on this route are direct, indicating frequent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Santorini to Athens are frequently available.

Santorini main airports to depart from

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~2 km from Santorini (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$36

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$36

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, accessible via the A7 motorway from Athens.

Athens, Greece

72% AI deal score

$471

$317

Save $154

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 lowest prices.

Direct flights take 1h 35m.

94.8% of flights are direct.

Ryanair offers direct flights.

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

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 16

Jan 15

Nov 23

Jan 22

Nov 08

Nov 22

Nov 09

Jan 15

Jan 26

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 lowest prices.

Direct flights take 1h 35m.

94.8% of flights are direct.

Ryanair offers direct flights.

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

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 16

Jan 15

Nov 23

Jan 22

Nov 08

Nov 22

Nov 09

Jan 15

Jan 26

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?