ORD - ATH

£301 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Athens

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Athens departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£529
Typical prices: £784-£484
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 18/9Sat 17/10
ORD - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£583
United Airlines
Tue 18/8Wed 2/9
ORD - ATH • Direct
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Security lines at O'Hare can exceed 30 minutes.
Use Metro Line 3 from Athens Airport to central Athens.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Athens (ORD-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago 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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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Athens

Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 10:35
ORD
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ATH
31h 20m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
21:05 - 16:10
ATH
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ORD
27h 05m
1 stop
£529Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 20:30
ORD
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ATH
16h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:00 - 09:40
ATH
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ORD
19h 40m
1 stop
£530Turkish Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 08:55
ORD
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ATH
13h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:55 - 09:40
ATH
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
£531Turkish Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 13:10
ORD
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ATH
33h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
21:05 - 16:10
ATH
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ORD
27h 05m
1 stop
£538Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 10:50
ORD
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ATH
31h 35m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
07:45 - 22:06
ATH
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ORD
22h 21m
2 stops
£547Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 20:30
ORD
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ATH
16h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:00 - 09:40
ATH
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ORD
19h 40m
1 stop
£553Turkish Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 18:40
ORD
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ATH
15h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:45 - 21:36
ATH
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ORD
21h 51m
2 stops
£556Multiple Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Thu, 24 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 18:40
ORD
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ATH
15h 25m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 17:41
ATH
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ORD
54h 11m
2 stops
£558Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 10:50
ORD
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ATH
31h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:45 - 22:06
ATH
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ORD
22h 21m
2 stops
£559Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 20:30
ORD
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ATH
16h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:00 - 09:40
ATH
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ORD
19h 40m
1 stop
£560Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Chicago to Athens flights

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

How much is a return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens is November, where tickets cost £443 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,045 and £863 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £398 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Athens

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

Expert on ATH

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Athens

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£301
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Athens flights

  • How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Athens per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and lands in Athens, with an average flight time of 10h 25m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens was £301 for a one-way ticket and £529 for a return.

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

    On your way to Athens, you’ll fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Athens Eleftherios V..

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Athens flight route: Finnair, American Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Delta, and KLM.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Athens?

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Athens flight route.

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Athens.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago 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 Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago 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 Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Athens?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Athens Eleftherios V..
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Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Friday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines,American Airlines

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Friday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines,American Airlines

United Airlines,American Airlines

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