What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Athens flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens have been relatively uncommon. Across the trailing 90 days, only 2.2% of flights on this route were direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens?

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens has a duration of approximately 9 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 8298 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 15 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens have been more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $1542, representing a 23% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, had a median price of $1250. Direct flights also made up a small portion of the routes, at 2.4%.

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Washington, D.C. to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens cover a substantial distance of 8298 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, fares to Athens are below the typical level, making it a favorable time to consider booking. You'll find that 17% of recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Athens were classified as a good price, indicating opportunities for savings.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens, the cheapest time to fly is typically in January, with a median fare of $452. Other months offering relatively lower median fares include August at $1180 and April at $1213. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track these opportunities.

Fares for this route typically range from $1041–$1424, with a median of $1239. Given that right now fares are below the typical level, you may find more competitive pricing than usual. This route is predominantly served by connecting itineraries; only 2.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens. Most itineraries involve 2 connections.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Athens, including connections, takes approximately 34h 13m. Since most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the common travel experience for this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Regular price: $690 - $1,327

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens typically range from $690 to $1327. The current lowest deal is $634 with TAP Portugal for travel from Oct 1-Oct 15.

now $634

Low $690

High $1,327

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Athens is January, with a median price of $452. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1579. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $452

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,579

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Sun, Sep 13

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BWI - Athens

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$895

$740

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Athens

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Athens (ATH)

Frontier Airlines

$896

$781

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Athens

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$896

$784

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$772

$764

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Athens

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$733

$695

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$799

$761

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,054 → $723

31%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,036 → $713

31%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,060 → $738

30%

9 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 27

$1,146 → $848

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Washington, D.C. - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Athens are below the typical level at $634.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens, with a median price of $452.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 34h 13m

The typical flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Athens is 34 hours and 13 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offers a convenient departure option for flights to Athens.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$674

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is the most budget-friendly option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

📍 ~30 km from Athens city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$675

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~200 km from Athens (reachable by car, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$847

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens 60+ days in advance typically offers the best value. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $1296. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure had an average price of $1722. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is considered to be $1041 or less. The median price for this route was $1239. Prices can vary, but travelers typically find good value when staying below the $1041 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens, with a median price of $452. August also offered a lower median price of $1180 compared to the annual median of $1239. While April had a median price of $1213, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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Washington, D.C. to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Regular price: $690 - $1,327

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens typically range from $690 to $1327. The current lowest deal is $634 with TAP Portugal for travel from Oct 1-Oct 15.

now $634

Low $690

High $1,327

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens

January

Cheapest

Flights from $452

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,579

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Athens

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$895

$740

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Athens

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Athens (ATH)

Frontier Airlines

$896

$781

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Athens

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$896

$784

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$772

$764

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Athens

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$733

$695

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Athens (ATH)

Icelandair

$799

$761

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,054 → $723

31%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,036 → $713

31%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,060 → $738

30%

9 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 27

$1,146 → $848

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Washington, D.C. - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Athens are below the typical level at $634.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens, with a median price of $452.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 34h 13m

The typical flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Athens is 34 hours and 13 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offers a convenient departure option for flights to Athens.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$674

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is the most budget-friendly option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

📍 ~30 km from Athens city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$675

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

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

Athens, Greece

93% AI deal score

$5,291

$2,905

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Washington, D.C. to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Washington, D.C. - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights typically take 34h 13m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Washington, D.C. 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens?

What is a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens?

What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Athens flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens?

How much do direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens cost compared to connecting flights?

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Washington, D.C. to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens

Washington, D.C. - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights typically take 34h 13m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Washington, D.C. 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

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Nov 12

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Aug 19

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens?

What is a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens?