How many flights from New York to Athens are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 18.4% of flights from New York to Athens were non-stop. The majority of flights on this route include at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2, indicating that travelers often encounter multiple stops when flying this route.

What's the flight time from New York to Athens?

The typical direct flight from New York to Athens has a duration of 9 hours and 15 minutes. This covers a distance of 7932 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 13 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to Athens?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from New York to Athens are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a popular route for deal-seeking travelers.

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October 13 - October 16

Cheapest

Best

JFK - Athens

$516

$396

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October 12 - October 16

JFK - Athens

$518

$411

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September 27 - October 16

JFK - Athens

$511

$411

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October 15 - October 16

JFK - Athens

$525

$411

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September 28 - October 16

JFK - Athens

$513

$411

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October 14 - October 16

JFK - Athens

$522

$414

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October 11 - October 16

JFK - Athens

$514

$419

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October 4 - October 16

JFK - Athens

$477

$434

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October 13 - October 14

JFK - Athens

$521

$435

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September 20 - October 16

Earliest

JFK - Athens

$511

$435

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New York to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Athens

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New York to Athens, right now fares are near the typical level. Over the last 90 days, fares for this route typically range from $755–$1228, with a median of $1025. Only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices may require flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Athens? The most affordable months to fly from New York to Athens are typically February, with a median fare of $486, followed by April at $553, and May at $590. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare for the route.

A typical journey from New York to Athens takes about 9h 15m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. Only 18.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from New York to Athens, meaning that travelers should generally expect to include layovers in their travel plans.

The distance between New York and Athens is approximately 7932 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves longer flight times and often includes connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from New York to Athens

Regular price: $455 - $846

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Athens is between $455 and $846. The current lowest deal is $393 with Norse Atlantic Airways for travel from Oct 12-Oct 16.

now $393

Low $455

High $846

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to ATH is April, with a median price of $591. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1247. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $591

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,247

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Direct flights from New York to Athens

Norse Atlantic Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Athens

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Athens

New York (JFK) - Athens (ATH)

Norse Atlantic Airways

$1,035

$763

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Athens

New York (JFK) - Athens (ATH)

Norse Atlantic Airways

$1,028

$765

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Athens

New York (EWR) - Athens (ATH)

Turkish Airlines

$1,082

$839

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Athens

New York (JFK) - Athens (ATH)

Norse Atlantic Airways

$917

$701

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Athens

New York (EWR) - Athens (ATH)

Air Canada

$1,060

$712

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Athens

New York (EWR) - Athens (ATH)

Air Canada

$1,069

$762

One-way

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

4 nights

Jul 19 - Jul 23

$1,158 → $830

28%

3 nights

Jul 20 - Jul 23

$1,037 → $732

29%

1 night

Jul 22 - Jul 23

$1,047 → $755

28%

3 nights

Jul 22 - Jul 25

$1,035 → $755

27%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Athens

New York - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Athens are near the typical level of $1025.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from New York to Athens is April, with a median price of $591.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 15m

Direct flights from New York to Athens typically take 9h 15m, while connecting flights average 16h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

18.4% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 18.4% of flights from New York to Athens are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Norse Atlantic Airways offers direct flights

Norse Atlantic Airways is a provider of direct flights on the New York to Athens route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Athens are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$434

LaGuardia (LGA)

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

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$703

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an option for flights from New York to Athens.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$897

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is an alternative for flights from New York to Athens.

📍 ~14 km from New York 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 from New York to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$434

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, approx. 2.5-3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$628

Araxos (GPA)

Araxos is a mainland airport accessible by road, useful for travelers originating from western Athens or the Peloponnese.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$762

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Mykonos Island National is a major international hub with extensive seasonal European connections and diverse airline options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$581

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National is a strong alternative for international routes despite its island location.

📍 ~235 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$536

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Nea Anchialos National is a mainland alternative reachable by road from Athens, serving the Thessaly region.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (reachable by car, approx. 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$853

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Athens is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $732. Booking 0-6 days out sees an average price of $1052, while booking 14-27 days in advance shows an average of $1110. Prices tend to be higher further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $921.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Athens is considered to be $755 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1025. Prices can go up to $1228 or more, so finding a fare at or below the good price threshold represents a notable saving.

Historically, February, April, and May have offered the cheapest flights from New York to Athens. February typically sees a median price of $486, while April's median is $553. May also presents a relatively low median of $590. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1025 for this route.

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