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Cheap flights from New York to Athens from £282

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — ATH
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in October or April, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2026.

Sat 5/900:15
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Wed 16/907:55
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 22/3£373
Wed 13/513:25
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Tue 9/607:35
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 27/3£374
Sat 2/523:55
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Wed 13/507:55
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 25/3£378
Sun 13/900:10
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Tue 22/907:35
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 27/3£383
Tue 15/913:25
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Fri 18/908:00
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 23/3£386
Wed 13/513:25
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Wed 27/507:55
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 26/3£387
Tue 12/512:55
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Tue 19/507:35
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 25/3£388
Sat 12/900:15
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Fri 25/908:00
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 27/3£390
Thu 1/1013:30
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Fri 16/1008:00
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 25m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 26/3£393
Tue 5/512:55
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Thu 17/907:55
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 27/3£395
Fri 24/413:15
JFK
-
ATH
Nonstop9h 05m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Fri 1/507:55
ATH
-
JFK
Nonstop10h 30m
Norse Atlantic Airways
Deal found 26/3£398
Fri 23/1017:45
EWR
-
ATH
2 stops19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 30/1011:25
ATH
-
EWR
2 stops33h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/3£407

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£373

One-way from

£282

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Average price

£531

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£326 or less
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  • 19h 35m total
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New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

13:50-09:35

1 stop12h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 28/9

04:30-11:55

1 stop14h 25m

£467

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/9

19:30-15:45

1 stop13h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 13/9

21:20-11:55

1 stop21h 35m

£477

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Mon 13/4

16:00-08:10

Nonstop9h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 24/4

06:55-13:20

1 stop13h 25m

£509

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

17:10-13:00

1 stop12h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 1/5

20:10-15:40

1 stop26h 30m

£525

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/4

12:00-07:35

1 stop12h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 17/4

13:10-22:19

1 stop16h 09m

£544

NewarkAthens

EWR - ATH

EWRATH

Newark

Mon 27/4

16:00-08:10

Nonstop9h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 30/4

06:55-13:20

1 stop13h 25m

£546

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/4

13:00-11:00

1 stop15h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 7/5

09:45-20:22

1 stop17h 37m

£549

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

12:00-07:35

1 stop12h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 21/5

13:10-20:30

1 stop14h 20m

£549

New YorkAthens

JFK - ATH

JFKATH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/8

22:05-00:55

2 stops19h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/9

04:40-20:05

1 stop22h 25m

£568

New YorkAthens

LGA - ATH

LGAATH

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/4

19:25-23:05

2 stops20h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 19/4

12:35-23:28

1 stop17h 53m

£569

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Athens

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Athens. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

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 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Athens (average of £237). Flying from New York to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £424). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Athens at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

How often are flights from New York to Athens delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between New York and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 190 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 in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 4 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 9h 10m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £509. Airlines will cover a distance of 4940 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., Newark - Athens Eleftherios V. or New York LaGuardia - 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 KLM (86%), Air France (86%) and Delta (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £176. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.) can be booked for £619 on average, our data indicates £384 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Athens (average of £237). Flying from New York to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of £424). 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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