Are direct flights from Palm Springs to Athens always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more stops can often be cheaper, making them a good option if you prioritize savings over speed. Consider your priorities when choosing.

Can flexible travel dates help on Palm Springs to Athens flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week travel or flying during the off-peak season often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may yield better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Palm Springs to Athens flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08
PSP - Athens
79% AI deal score
$909
$858
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-10-15
PSP - Athens
76% AI deal score
$861
$888
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2026-09-09 – 2026-09-15
PSP - Athens
77% AI deal score
$905
$935
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2026-09-10 – 2026-09-16
PSP - Athens
76% AI deal score
$905
$992
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2026-09-05 – 2026-09-11
PSP - Athens
76% AI deal score
$905
$1,008
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2026-08-21 – 2026-09-05
PSP - Athens
77% AI deal score
$979
$1,076
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2026-08-21 – 2026-08-28
PSP - Athens
75% AI deal score
$1,064
$1,176
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2026-09-24 – 2026-09-29
PSP - Athens
71% AI deal score
$926
$1,196
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2026-09-12 – 2026-09-17
PSP - Athens
71% AI deal score
$932
$1,211
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PSP - Athens
71% AI deal score
$944
$1,223
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Palm Springs to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Palm Springs to Athens

The journey from Palm Springs to Athens covers a substantial distance of 11,050 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Palm Springs to Athens, fares typically range from $745–$1,588, with a median of $1,352. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Palm Springs to Athens, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $418. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $592, and January presents a median of $647. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

For flights from Palm Springs to Athens, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 3. This means you should expect a multi-stop journey when planning your trip.

A typical journey from Palm Springs to Athens, including connections, takes approximately 40h 0m. Given that most itineraries involve multiple stopovers, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, accounting for layovers and transfers. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you monitor fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Palm Springs to Athens

Regular price: $773 - $1,296

Prices for flights from Palm Springs to Athens are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Palm Springs to Athens is between $773 and $1296. The current lowest deal is $847 with American Airlines for travel from Oct 5-Oct 15.

now $847

Low $773

High $1,296

The cheapest time to fly from Palm Springs to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Palm Springs to Athens is October, with a median price of $418. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1806. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $418

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,806

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Palm Springs to Athens

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Air France

Norse Atlantic Airways

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Palm Springs to Athens

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada

$1,133

$1,997

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Air France

$976

$1,077

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

American Airlines

$1,061

$1,175

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Swiss International Air Lines

$1,005

$2,049

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Alitalia

$1,151

$1,218

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Alitalia

$1,133

$1,136

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Palm Springs to Athens

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

$929 → $852

6 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 3

$903 → $851

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$901 → $852

6 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 8

$904 → $858

Popular Airports to fly from Palm Springs to Athens

Palm Springs - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Palm Springs to Athens are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $418

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Palm Springs to Athens, with a median price of $418.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 40h 0m

Flights from Palm Springs to Athens typically involve connections, with a median total travel time of 40h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with 3 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers a recent deal at $847

A recent deal from American Airlines for Palm Springs to Athens was found for $847.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Palm Springs to Athens are frequent, appearing often.

Palm Springs main airports to depart from

Palm Springs International (PSP)

Cheapest

Palm Springs International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Palm Springs to Athens.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$817

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Palm Springs to Athens, often with the cheapest fares.

📍 ~30 km from Athens city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$817

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International (KLX) is a useful mainland alternative with reliable road access, though flight frequency is seasonal.

📍 ~215 km from Athens (reachable by car, ~2.5 to 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$1,106

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

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Best Elite deals to Athens

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From PSP

Elite

Nov 13

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$6,522

$4,252

Save $2,270

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Nov 06

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$6,509

$4,275

Save $2,234

United Airlines

Business Class

From PSP

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Oct 21

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$6,644

$4,283

Save $2,361

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Nov 13

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$6,427

$4,291

Save $2,136

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Nov 13

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$6,600

$4,323

Save $2,277

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Oct 21

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$6,654

$4,401

Save $2,253

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Nov 13

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$6,609

$4,476

Save $2,133

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Oct 21

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$6,635

$4,554

Save $2,081

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Sep 06

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$24,476

$18,091

Save $6,385

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Sep 18

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$24,319

$18,158

Save $6,161

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Nov 13

Athens, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,425

$4,477

Save $1,948

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From PSP

Elite

Nov 13

Athens, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,425

$4,486

Save $1,939

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide the optimal booking period. Last-minute deals can sometimes appear, but they are not guaranteed.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Palm Springs to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Palm Springs to Athens

How much is a round trip from Palm Springs to Athens

Regular price: $773 - $1,296

Prices for flights from Palm Springs to Athens are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Palm Springs to Athens is between $773 and $1296. The current lowest deal is $847 with American Airlines for travel from Oct 5-Oct 15.

now $847

Low $773

High $1,296

The cheapest time to fly from Palm Springs to Athens

October

Cheapest

Flights from $418

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,806

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Palm Springs to Athens

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Air France

Norse Atlantic Airways

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Palm Springs to Athens

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Canada

$1,133

$1,997

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Air France

$976

$1,077

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

American Airlines

$1,061

$1,175

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Swiss International Air Lines

$1,005

$2,049

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Alitalia

$1,151

$1,218

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PSP - Athens

Palm Springs (PSP) - Athens (ATH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Alitalia

$1,133

$1,136

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Palm Springs to Athens

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

$929 → $852

6 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 3

$903 → $851

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$901 → $852

6 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 8

$904 → $858

Popular Airports to fly from Palm Springs to Athens

Palm Springs - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Palm Springs to Athens are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $418

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Palm Springs to Athens, with a median price of $418.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 40h 0m

Flights from Palm Springs to Athens typically involve connections, with a median total travel time of 40h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with 3 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers a recent deal at $847

A recent deal from American Airlines for Palm Springs to Athens was found for $847.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Palm Springs to Athens are frequent, appearing often.

Palm Springs main airports to depart from

Palm Springs International (PSP)

Cheapest

Palm Springs International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Palm Springs to Athens.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$817

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Palm Springs to Athens, often with the cheapest fares.

📍 ~30 km from Athens city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$817

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International (KLX) is a useful mainland alternative with reliable road access, though flight frequency is seasonal.

Athens, Greece

90% AI deal score

$6,425

$4,486

Save $1,939

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Palm Springs to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Palm Springs to Athens

Palm Springs to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Palm Springs to Athens

How much is a round trip from Palm Springs to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Palm Springs to Athens

Direct flights from Palm Springs to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Palm Springs to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Palm Springs to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Palm Springs to Athens

Palm Springs - Athens route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $418

Connecting flights average 40h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers a recent deal at $847

Deals are frequent on this route

Palm Springs 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 13

Nov 06

Oct 21

Nov 13

Nov 13

Oct 21

Nov 13

Oct 21

Sep 06

Sep 18

Nov 13

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Palm Springs to Athens?

When should I book flights from Palm Springs to Athens?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Palm Springs to Athens?

Are direct flights from Palm Springs to Athens always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Palm Springs to Athens flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Palm Springs to Athens flights?

Related routes

More routes from Palm Springs

Flights to Athens from other cities

Palm Springs to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Palm Springs to Athens

How much is a round trip from Palm Springs to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Palm Springs to Athens

Direct flights from Palm Springs to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Palm Springs to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Palm Springs to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Palm Springs to Athens

Palm Springs - Athens route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $418

Connecting flights average 40h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers a recent deal at $847

Deals are frequent on this route

Palm Springs 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 13

Nov 06

Oct 21

Nov 13

Nov 13

Oct 21

Nov 13

Oct 21

Sep 06

Sep 18

Nov 13

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Palm Springs to Athens?

When should I book flights from Palm Springs to Athens?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Palm Springs to Athens?