Are direct flights from Knoxville to Athens always the best option?

Direct flights often offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be considerably cheaper, especially for longer international routes. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on Knoxville to Athens flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Weekday travel or flying during off-peak seasons usually presents more affordable options than weekend or holiday travel. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Knoxville 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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2027-02-16 – 2027-02-23
TYS - Athens
82% AI deal score
$914
$798
Round trip
2027-03-07 – 2027-03-15
TYS - Athens
84% AI deal score
$1,062
$837
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Knoxville to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Knoxville to Athens

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from Knoxville to Athens are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Knoxville to Athens, fares typically range from $845 to $1,472, with a median price of $1,058. Current fares are below the typical level, which may present an opportunity for savings. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

The cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Athens is typically in January, with a median fare of $643. Other favorable months include May and June, both showing median fares of $841. Planning your trip around these months could lead to more economical travel.

A typical journey from Knoxville to Athens takes about 42h 22m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8,966 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are no direct flights from Knoxville to Athens, so all travel will involve at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from Knoxville to Athens

Regular price: $862 - $1,451

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Knoxville to Athens is typically between $862 and $1451. The current lowest deal is $837 with Finnair for travel from Mar 7-Mar 15.

now $837

Low $862

High $1,451

The cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from TYS to ATH is January, with a median price of $643. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1613. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $643

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,613

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Knoxville to Athens

Allegiant Air

United Airlines

Norse Atlantic UK

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Knoxville to Athens

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

Brussels Airlines

$964

$1,309

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

United Airlines

$964

$1,074

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

United Airlines

$1,053

$1,074

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

Lufthansa

$1,038

$1,257

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

United Airlines

$948

$1,074

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aegean Airlines

$951

$1,645

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$1,011 → $800

21%

7 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 23

$908 → $796

12%

7 nights

Feb 22 - Mar 1

$918 → $815

11%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$1,027 → $941

Popular Airports to fly from Knoxville to Athens

Knoxville - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Knoxville to Athens are below the typical level at $837.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Athens, with a median price of $643.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 42h 22m

Flights from Knoxville to Athens typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 42h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Deals for connecting flights from Knoxville to Athens are frequent, with no direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers a recent deal

Finnair recently offered a flight from Knoxville to Athens for $837.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking connecting flights

As there are no direct flights, consider booking connecting flights for this long-haul route.

Knoxville main airports to depart from

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Cheapest

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is a good option for flights from Knoxville to Athens.

📍 ~18 km from Knoxville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$816

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Knoxville to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail).

💸 Flights from ~$808

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

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

📍 ~180 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$945

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

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Best Elite deals to Athens

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From TYS

Elite

Dec 15

Athens, Greece

94% AI deal score

$9,355

$4,639

Save $4,716

Air France, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Nov 22

Athens, Greece

93% AI deal score

$8,700

$3,454

Save $5,246

United Airlines

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

91% AI deal score

$8,467

$5,470

Save $2,997

United Airlines

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

82% AI deal score

$9,899

$7,776

Save $2,123

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 01

Athens, Greece

80% AI deal score

$8,984

$7,776

Save $1,208

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

80% AI deal score

$9,215

$7,872

Save $1,343

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 01

Athens, Greece

80% AI deal score

$9,350

$7,938

Save $1,412

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

80% AI deal score

$9,125

$7,970

Save $1,155

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

80% AI deal score

$9,068

$7,970

Save $1,098

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

80% AI deal score

$9,195

$7,970

Save $1,225

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

80% AI deal score

$9,156

$7,970

Save $1,186

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

From TYS

Elite

Dec 29

Athens, Greece

80% AI deal score

$9,349

$8,019

Save $1,330

Aer Lingus, +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 platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with better deals.

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

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Knoxville to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Knoxville to Athens

How much is a round trip from Knoxville to Athens

Regular price: $862 - $1,451

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Knoxville to Athens is typically between $862 and $1451. The current lowest deal is $837 with Finnair for travel from Mar 7-Mar 15.

now $837

Low $862

High $1,451

The cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Athens

January

Cheapest

Flights from $643

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,613

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Knoxville to Athens

Allegiant Air

United Airlines

Norse Atlantic UK

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Knoxville to Athens

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

Brussels Airlines

$964

$1,309

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

United Airlines

$964

$1,074

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

United Airlines

$1,053

$1,074

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

Lufthansa

$1,038

$1,257

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

United Airlines

$948

$1,074

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

TYS - Athens

Knoxville (TYS) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aegean Airlines

$951

$1,645

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$1,011 → $800

21%

7 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 23

$908 → $796

12%

7 nights

Feb 22 - Mar 1

$918 → $815

11%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$1,027 → $941

Popular Airports to fly from Knoxville to Athens

Knoxville - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Knoxville to Athens are below the typical level at $837.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Athens, with a median price of $643.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 42h 22m

Flights from Knoxville to Athens typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 42h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Deals for connecting flights from Knoxville to Athens are frequent, with no direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers a recent deal

Finnair recently offered a flight from Knoxville to Athens for $837.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking connecting flights

As there are no direct flights, consider booking connecting flights for this long-haul route.

Knoxville main airports to depart from

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Cheapest

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is a good option for flights from Knoxville to Athens.

📍 ~18 km from Knoxville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$816

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Knoxville to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail).

💸 Flights from ~$808

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

80% AI deal score

$9,349

$8,019

Save $1,330

Aer Lingus, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Knoxville to Athens

Knoxville to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Knoxville to Athens

How much is a round trip from Knoxville to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Athens

Direct flights from Knoxville to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Knoxville to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Knoxville to Athens

Knoxville - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 42h 22m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Finnair offers a recent deal

Consider booking connecting flights

Knoxville 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

Dec 15

Nov 22

Nov 02

Dec 09

Dec 01

Dec 09

Dec 01

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Knoxville to Athens?

When should I book flights from Knoxville to Athens?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Knoxville to Athens?

Are direct flights from Knoxville to Athens always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Knoxville to Athens flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Knoxville

Flights to Athens from other cities

Knoxville to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Knoxville to Athens

How much is a round trip from Knoxville to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Athens

Direct flights from Knoxville to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Knoxville to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Knoxville to Athens

Knoxville - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 42h 22m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Finnair offers a recent deal

Consider booking connecting flights

Knoxville 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

Dec 15

Nov 22

Nov 02

Dec 09

Dec 01

Dec 09

Dec 01

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Knoxville to Athens?

When should I book flights from Knoxville to Athens?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Knoxville to Athens?