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A direct flight from Athens to Philadelphia takes 00m, covering 5,019 miles.

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.

Return flights from Athens to Philadelphia range from £626 to £886, with an average of £753 over the past 12 months. Anything below £626 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £628 return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with £830 for direct.

American Airlines is the only airline operating Athens to Philadelphia flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £60–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Athens to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Athens to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £499, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £52 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Athens to Philadelphia usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Philadelphia route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 24m.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Athens to Philadelphia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £625 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £888, a difference of £263.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 59m, compared to 13h 52m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 14h 18m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Athens (Eastern Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, and Pennsylvania Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Philadelphia flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

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

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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