Question 1

Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Athens to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Among airlines operating Athens to New York flights:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Question 2

Which airlines are available on the route from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

4 airlines operate flights between Athens and New York. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Emirates
• United Airlines
• Norse Atlantic Airways

Question 3

Which airports can I use when flying from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Athens to New York usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Question 4

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Athens to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Question 5

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to New York:

• Economy class
• Business Class

Question 6

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £353 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with £606 for direct.

Question 7

What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Question 8

Which airports do connecting flights from Athens to New York pass through?

Accepted Answer

One-stop flights from Athens to New York most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 8% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Question 9

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Athens to New York route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £565 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £624, a difference of £58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 10

At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to New York route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 9 minutes.

Question 11

How are flight departures from Athens to New York spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to New York flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Question 12

What popular places can I visit in New York?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

Question 13

What are the earliest and latest flights from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 07:35 and lands at 18:32
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 05:37.

The flight takes about 10h 57m.

Question 14

How expensive are last-minute Athens to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of £590. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 15

How long is a flight from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Athens to New York takes 10h 57m, covering 4,930 miles.

Question 16

Do I need a passport to fly from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Question 17

How are flight prices from Athens to New York looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from Athens to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £390, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Question 18

How does American Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Athens to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to New York flights are:

• American Airlines: 90% on time
• Delta: 89% on time
• Norse Atlantic Airways: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

Question 19

How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Question 20

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 18m, compared to 12h 47m via Dublin (DUB) and 12h 48m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Question 21

What is the time difference between Athens and New York?

Accepted Answer

New York is 7 hours behind Athens (Eastern Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Question 22

What car hire options are available in New York?

Accepted Answer

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) – daily rates from around £15:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – daily rates from around £12:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) – daily rates from around £21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Question 23

How much should I expect to pay for a Athens to New York flight?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Athens to New York range from £483 to £709, with an average of £590 over the past 12 months. Anything below £483 counts as a good deal.

Question 24

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Athens to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Athens to New York flights:

• Virgin Atlantic
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Air France

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Question 25

How much is a return flight from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Athens to New York start at £386. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £483 to £709. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £386 on Scandinavian Airlines.

Question 26

What is the cheapest Athens to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

Athens (ATH) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) is the cheapest Athens to New York route, averaging £562 return. Other Athens to New York routes average £635, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to New York and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

September is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to New York at £497 return.
December (£654) and August (£640) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 31% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 29

When are prices from Athens to New York the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Athens to New York are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

Scandinavian Airlines (£386) offered the cheapest return ticket from Athens to New York in the last 5 days.

Question 31

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Athens and New York?

Accepted Answer

Emirates, United Airlines, and Delta offer the most frequent direct flights from Athens to New York at 7 flights per week each. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 32

What is the most punctual time of day to fly from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays. Evening departures experience delays most often. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 33

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on Athens to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Sunday has the fewest flight delays on the Athens to New York route at only 9% of flights delayed.
Thursday has the most delays at 18%. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 34

Which airline is the most punctual on Athens to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines is the most punctual airline on Athens to New York flights – KAYAK's system tracked that 90% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.

Question 35

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular stopover for the Athens to New York route. 36% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via IST.

Question 36

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London Gatwick (LGW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £353. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 37

Which route, including a stopover, takes the shortest amount of time to travel from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Athens to New York at 12h 18m one-way, 1h 21m longer than the 10h 57m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 38

When flying from Athens to New York, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Accepted Answer

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) had the shortest average connection time for Athens to New York stopovers at 426 minutes over the past 3 months.

Question 39

How many direct flights run daily between Athens and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are about 3 flights per day from Athens to New York, which is about 21 flights per week, spread evenly across the week.

Question 40

What time of day do most flights depart from Athens to New York?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from Athens to New York depart in the morning, accounting for 50% of direct departures. Around 2 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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