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Flight deals from New York to Athens International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM1,476. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.RM1,349 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Fri, 8 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,349, select.
Athens.RM1,476 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,476, select.
Athens.RM1,525 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,525, select.
Athens.RM1,601 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,601, select.
Athens.RM1,614 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,614, select.
Athens.RM1,619 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,619, select.
Athens.RM1,778 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,778, select.
Athens.RM1,843 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,843, select.
Athens.RM1,874 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,874, select.
Athens.RM1,890 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from Athens International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,890, select.
Athens.RM1,900 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,900, select.
Athens.RM1,936 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,936, select.
Athens.RM1,949 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,949, select.
Athens.RM1,989 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,989, select.
Athens.RM1,999 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,999, select.
Athens.RM2,043 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,043, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from RM2,150
Apr
from RM1,476
May
from RM1,614
Jun
from RM2,261
Jul
from RM2,486
Aug
from RM2,208
Sep
from RM1,619
Oct
from RM1,525
Nov
from RM1,900
Dec
from RM1,989
Jan
from RM1,949
Feb
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New York to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Athens International

20km from central Athens
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New York to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,349
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time9 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week240

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Finding cheap flights from New York to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Athens International is RM1,349. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Athens International.
Delta, KLM and Air France fly direct from New York to Athens International.
As of March 2026, there are 120 flights per week flying from New York to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Athens International is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Athens International Airport on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Athens International is Norse Atlantic Airways .

Flying from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • New York has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

  • The average time for a direct New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 9 hours 30 minutes.

  • Athens is seven hours ahead of New York. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), with 14 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from JFK to ATH is the 1:15am Norse Atlantic Airways option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8:35pm with Delta Air Lines.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from New York to ATH.

  • Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You can find a direct flight from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport departing from JFK. Book your journey with one of these:

  • Delta is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from JFK to ATH.

  • Delta is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 67.69% of its services landing on schedule.

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from New York to ATH that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between JFK and ATH include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Think about setting out from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) plane ticket with departures from this hub.

  • From EWR, direct flights from New York to ATH are available with Emirates.

  • Emirates has the largest share of bookings on the EWR to ATH route.

  • Emirates has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

  • Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.

  • Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to ATH flight:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • You can reserve a plane ticket from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) with a stop or two departing from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LGA and ATH:

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

    • Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

  • You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Have a late flight from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near ATH and hit the pillow fast:

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.

Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens is about 19 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Currently, RM660 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,349. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book four months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to ATH.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from New York to ATH.

  • Save on your flight from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • July is when most people book flights from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Visit Athens in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your New York to ATH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Look for cheap tickets from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Athens

  • After booking your flight from New York to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Athens:

  • There are loads of fantastic things to do in Athens when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Acropolis of Athens followed by The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Explore more of Greece

  • Larisa is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 225 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in Greece, head for Kalamaria, about 306 kilometres north of Athens. Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum are among the biggest draws.

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