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

Historically, direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are not common, accounting for approximately 1.1% of all flights on this route. The vast majority of travelers typically opt for connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers is two. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

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

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens has a median duration of 9 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 15 hours and 15 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 8298 kilometers. These durations are based on historical flight data.

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 are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $1552, representing a 23% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, have a median price of $1264. Direct flights make up a small portion of the available options, historically accounting for about 1.2% of flights on this route.

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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 8,298 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant travel distance means journeys typically involve connecting flights, extending the overall travel time.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens, fares typically range from $1062–$1500, with a median price of $1255. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens, January stands out with a median fare of $1039. Other favorable months include May, with a median fare of $1065, and October, where the median fare is $1093.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 1.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Athens takes approximately 9h 45m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting flights. Non-stop flights, though rare, also have a median duration of 9h 45m, while connecting flights typically take 17h 5m.

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

Regular price: $683 - $1,497

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

The regular price range for this route is between $683 and $1497. The current lowest deal is $621 with Iberia Airlines for travel from Feb 1-Feb 8.

now $621

Low $683

High $1,497

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 $1039. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1552. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,039

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,552

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

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

Turkish Airlines

$816

$913

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

United Airlines

$1,029

$3,218

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

Scandinavian Airlines

$899

$2,549

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

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

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$1,061

$1,169

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

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

TAP Portugal, Big Sky Airlines

$808

$938

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

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IAD - Athens

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

TAP Portugal, Big Sky Airlines

$808

$938

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

$935 → $686

27%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$979 → $747

24%

7 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 25

$830 → $648

22%

7 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 8

$796 → $621

22%

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Washington, D.C. - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January, May, and October have offered the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 5m

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens typically take 17h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.1% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are direct.

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United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are frequent, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers a good option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$496

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International provides another choice for your trip from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$780

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$625

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center

💸 Flights from ~$517

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

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

📍 ~225 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$961

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens is typically 28-59 days before departure. Within this period, the average price for a flight is around $1222. Booking 14-27 days out sees a slight increase to an average of $1242. Prices tend to be significantly higher for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $2120.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is considered to be $1062 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1255. Prices can go up to $1500 or more for the higher end of fares. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Athens, with a median price of $1039. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1065. October shows a median price of $1093, which is also among the lower-priced months. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period, with the annual median price for the route being $1255.

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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: $683 - $1,497

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

The regular price range for this route is between $683 and $1497. The current lowest deal is $621 with Iberia Airlines for travel from Feb 1-Feb 8.

now $621

Low $683

High $1,497

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

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,039

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,552

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

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

Turkish Airlines

$816

$913

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

United Airlines

$1,029

$3,218

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

Scandinavian Airlines

$899

$2,549

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

TAP Portugal

$1,061

$1,169

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

TAP Portugal, Big Sky Airlines

$808

$938

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Athens

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

TAP Portugal, Big Sky Airlines

$808

$938

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 10

$935 → $686

27%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$979 → $747

24%

7 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 25

$830 → $648

22%

7 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 8

$796 → $621

22%

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

Washington, D.C. - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January, May, and October have offered the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 5m

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens typically take 17h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.1% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are frequent, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers a good option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$496

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International provides another choice for your trip from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$780

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$625

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center

💸 Flights from ~$517

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens

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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 near the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 17h 5m

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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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 near the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 17h 5m

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

Dec 07

Nov 30

Nov 30

Dec 05

Dec 05

Dec 04

Dec 31

Dec 31

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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?