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Cheap flight deals from New York to Athens (NYC-ATH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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00:30 - 02:20JFK-ATH
18h 50m1 stop
18:20 - 22:00ATH-JFK
10h 40mdirect
Sun, 15 Sep - Thu, 26 Sep
00:30 - 02:20JFK-ATH
18h 50m1 stop
18:20 - 22:00ATH-JFK
10h 40mdirect
Sat, 21 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
23:55 - 16:30JFK-ATH
9h 35mdirect
18:20 - 22:00ATH-JFK
10h 40mdirect
£380Norse Atlantic Airways
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Wed, 2 Oct - Thu, 10 Oct
18:50 - 13:05EWR-ATH
35h 15m2 stops
21:05 - 14:55ATH-EWR
24h 50m1 stop
£422Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, 22 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
18:50 - 17:10EWR-ATH
15h 20m1 stop
18:00 - 13:15ATH-EWR
26h 15m1 stop
£430Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 9 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
01:30 - 18:05JFK-ATH
9h 35mdirect
08:15 - 11:55ATH-JFK
10h 40mdirect
£447Norse Atlantic Airways
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Sun, 25 Aug - Fri, 6 Sep
06:00 - 09:55EWR-ATH
20h 55m1 stop
07:15 - 20:17ATH-EWR
20h 02m2 stops
£528United Airlines
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Sun, 29 Sep - Tue, 5 Nov
15:55 - 08:10EWR-ATH
9h 15mdirect
12:10 - 20:22ATH-EWR
15h 12m1 stop
£537United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
17:55 - 10:25JFK-ATH
9h 30mdirect
14:15 - 21:55ATH-JFK
14h 40m1 stop
£552British Airways
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Wed, 14 Aug - Wed, 11 Sep
16:00 - 18:20LGA-ATH
19h 20m2 stops
20:00 - 21:47ATH-LGA
32h 47m2 stops
£744British Airways
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Tue, 20 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep

Flights from New York to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York to Athens flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to Athens.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to Athens cost £530 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Athens. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £859.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Athens?

The average price of all flights from New York to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For New York to Athens, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Athens back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to Athens is January, where tickets cost £540 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,067 and £1,023 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Athens, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Athens?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Athens from New York were found on Norse Atlantic Airways (£164) and Air Europa (£338), and the lowest return tickets were found on Norse Atlantic Airways (£380) and Scandinavian Airlines (£422).

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and Athens?

American Airlines connects New York to Athens with up to 2 flights per day. Delta also offers 2 flights per day, while Emirates follows with 1 flight per day.

How many flights are there between New York and Athens per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from New York and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 9h 35m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 44 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Athens?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Athens take?

The average direct flight takes 9h 10m, covering a distance of 4,930 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Athens?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 01:30 and will be landing in Athens at 18:05.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Athens?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to Athens jets off at 23:55 and lands at 16:05.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Athens

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£156
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New York to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Athens

  • Can I fly non-stop from New York City to Athens?

    Emirates Airline offers a non-stop flight from New York to Athens via Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This flight departs New Jersey at around noon and arrives in Athens at about 4:00 p.m. the following day.

  • Where can I eat at Newark Liberty International Airport?

    Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New Jersey. While you are waiting on your flight to depart, you might want to get something to eat. EWR offers both fast-food and sit-down dining. If you have a little time, try a gourmet burger at Belgian Beer Cafe or Champps Sports Bar. For passengers that are in a hurry, there is Jersey Mike’s (specializing in sub sandwiches), Qdoba (Mexican fare), and Brooklyn Deli.

  • What if I don’t speak Greek?

    There are many picture signs around Athens International Airport that make it easy for you to maneuver if you are not fluent in Greek. One that might be confusing, however, is the sign for elevator, which is the symbol of a luggage cart. If you have problems, note that there are airport staff who can help with translation, so don’t be afraid to ask.

  • How can I get from the airport to the city centre?

    You can take the subway straight from the airport to downtown. Trains leave the arrival hall every 30 minutes and it will take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre. Athens Central Railway Station also provides connections to trains going to outlying areas such as Astir Beach.

  • Is there a hotel at Athens International Airport?

    If you plan to take the ferry to Aegina or one of the other islands, it might be most convenient to just stay the night at or close to the airport. This way you’ll be fresh and ready to continue your travels the next day. Some of your options include Sofitel (just across the road from the airport), Dolce Attica Riviera, and the Holiday Inn Airport West.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Athens was £196 for a one-way ticket and £433 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Athens?

    There are 2 airports in New York (Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl.) and only 1 airport in Athens (Athens Eleftherios V.). The cheapest flights are generally found on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Athens?

    Delta, Air France, KLM, American Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Athens flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Athens?

    The Boeing 777-200/200ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Athens?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Athens, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Athens?

    There are direct flights from New York to Athens on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Athens, Emirates or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Athens are Emirates and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £758 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,124 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Athens? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £530 or less one-way and £944 or less round-trip.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport, as well as Newark Liberty International Airport, offer flights from New York City to Athens, Greece. The majority of flights, however, depart from JFK and require a connection.
  • Terminal C of the Newark Liberty International Airport was recently updated and provides many comforts for passengers. Along with being a major hub for United Airlines, it also houses several gourmet bars and restaurants, including the Proof Whiskey Bar, Wanderlust Burger Bar, and a seafood eatery.
  • If flying out of JFK to Athens, you might need long-term parking. JFK has numerous parking garages; however, Lot 9 is most economical. Although it is a few miles from the main airport, once you park, you can get to the terminal fast and easy via the AirTrain.
  • The currency for Athens is the euro. Upon arrival, you’ll likely need to exchange your currency. Oneexchange, a currency exchange service, has an office inside the airport for your convenience. It has locations at Arrivals Extra Schengen 1 (open 24/7), Arrivals Extra Schengen 2, and Baggage Claim 2.
  • Before leaving the airport, you’ll have to go through customs. Passport control at Athens International Airport is not too busy and their systems is completely automated with e-gates and automatic passport review. Be sure to stand in the line for non-EU.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to Athens?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Eleftherios V., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Tuesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Friday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to New York

Monday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Friday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Sunday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

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Top airlines flying from New York to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4044 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.3Crew
8.3Entertainment
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

2.0 Mediocrevikas, Apr 2024SFO - DXB
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

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Cheapest flights to Athens from New York found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/9Sat
1 stop
18h 50mJFK-ATH
£156
2/10Wed
directNorse Atlantic Airways
9h 35mJFK-ATH
£164
1/8Thu
1 stopAir Europa
21h 10mJFK-ATH
£338
30/7Tue
1 stopAir Europa
21h 10mJFK-ATH
£368
29/7Mon
1 stopDelta
15h 21mLGA-ATH
£393
2/8Fri
1 stopDelta
15h 21mLGA-ATH
£433
9/6Sun
directEmirates
9h 10mEWR-ATH
£593
8/6Sat
directEmirates
9h 10mEWR-ATH
£632
7/5Tue
directBritish Airways
9h 35mJFK-ATH
£716
9/6Sun
directBritish Airways
9h 30mJFK-ATH
£815

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Last minute flights from New York to Athens

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
17h 05mEWR-ATH
13/5Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
26h 10mATH-EWR
£398
5/5Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 45mJFK-ATH
20/5Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
26h 55mATH-JFK
£420
3/5Fri
multi-stopSWISS
11h 10mEWR-ATH
10/5Fri
multi-stopSWISS
12h 50mATH-EWR
£642
3/5Fri
multi-stop
31h 26mLGA-ATH
10/5Fri
multi-stop
26h 45mATH-LGA
£643
6/5Mon
multi-stop
29h 00mJFK-ATH
16/5Thu
multi-stop
34h 25mATH-JFK
£647
3/5Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
12h 30mJFK-ATH
14/5Tue
directBritish Airways
10h 45mATH-JFK
£647
3/5Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
12h 30mJFK-ATH
20/5Mon
directBritish Airways
10h 45mATH-JFK
£670
5/5Sun
multi-stopSWISS
11h 10mEWR-ATH
7/5Tue
multi-stopSWISS
34h 20mATH-EWR
£675
4/5Sat
directEmirates
9h 10mEWR-ATH
20/5Mon
directEmirates
10h 45mATH-EWR
£734
2/5Thu
directEmirates
9h 10mEWR-ATH
31/5Fri
directEmirates
10h 45mATH-EWR
£796

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Athens - New York

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£1,338
£623

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