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Cheap flights from New York to Athens from £161

NYC — ATH
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in April or November, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Athens

Thu 15/1013:30 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Fri 16/1008:00 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 24/8£398
Sun 11/1000:10 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Fri 16/1008:00 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 23/8£404
Sat 10/1000:15 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Thu 15/1007:55 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 22/8£424
Wed 30/913:25 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Tue 13/1007:55 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 25/8£426
Tue 29/913:25 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Tue 13/1007:55 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 26/8£433
Sun 4/1000:10 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Thu 15/1007:55 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 24/8£435
Sun 11/1000:10 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Sat 17/1018:40 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 24/8£437
Tue 29/913:25 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Fri 16/1008:00 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 23/8£442
Sat 10/1000:15 -
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Wed 14/1007:55 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 25/8£443
Fri 2/1014:00 -
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Fri 16/1008:00 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 26/8£447
Thu 1/1013:30 -
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Thu 15/1007:55 -
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Deal found 26/8£448
Sat 10/1000:15 -
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Sat 17/1018:40 -
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Deal found 23/8£457

Find flight deals from New York to Athens

Round-trip from

£398

One-way from

£161

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£644

Good one-way deal

£172 or less
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  • 19h 30m total
  • New York to Athens
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  • 9h 05m total
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New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/10

19:50-14:00

1 stop35h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 20/10

22:00-22:30

1 stop31h 30m

£515

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/9

18:55-20:25

2 stops18h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 30/9

19:30-17:00

1 stop28h 30m

£541

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

18:55-18:40

1 stop16h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/9

19:30-17:00

1 stop28h 30m

£546

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/9

17:10-18:40

2 stops18h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/9

19:30-17:00

1 stop28h 30m

£549

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/11

17:35-10:35

2 stops34h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 15/11

19:30-15:45

1 stop27h 15m

£551

New YorkAthens

LGA New York LaGuardia - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/11

21:30-11:00

2 stops54h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 15/11

13:00-19:06

1 stop13h 06m

£561

New YorkAthens

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/2

15:40-15:45

2 stops17h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/3

11:25-15:45

2 stops35h 20m

£563

New YorkAthens

LGA New York LaGuardia - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/10

13:00-07:35

1 stop11h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 16/11

13:45-23:26

2 stops16h 41m

£575

New YorkAthens

LGA New York LaGuardia - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/2

14:32-12:05

2 stops14h 33m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 27/2

06:40-12:26

2 stops36h 46m

£587

New YorkAthens

LGA New York LaGuardia - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/11

10:59-13:40

2 stops19h 41m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 18/11

06:10-17:30

2 stops18h 20m

£589

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Athens

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Athens (average of £473). Flying from New York to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £779). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to ATH?

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Athens in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Athens

The most flights from NYC to ATH are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Athens flights typically cost between £422 and £717 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £398 on Norse Atlantic Airways (15 Oct–16 Oct).

How often are flights from New York to Athens delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between New York and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 191 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Athens flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Athens flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Athens?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from New York?

    If you book a flight to Athens from New York, you will be flying to Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 12.3 mi from the center of Athens. There are 20 flights from New York to Eleftherios V. per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Athens?

    A quick flight from New York to Athens can take about 11h 35m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £575. Airlines will cover a distance of 4924 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Athens?

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Athens consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Athens Eleftherios V., New York LaGuardia - Athens Eleftherios V. or Newark - Athens Eleftherios V. as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Athens?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Athens are American Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%) and Finnair (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Athens?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £172. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.) can be booked for £502 on average, our data indicates £525 when flying from New York to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Athens (average of £473). Flying from New York to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £779). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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