Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
✈️ Cheap flights from New York to Athens
Compare New York – Athens fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 7,931 km and takes around 10 h 15 min nonstop.
📏 Distance7,931 km (4,928 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 10 h 15 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceAthens is 7 hours ahead of New York
🛫 AirportsJFK, EWR, LGA → ATH
💸 Cheapest monthApr 2027 – from $671
📅 Cheapest months to fly New York → Athens
- $772Oct 26
- $769Nov 26
- $671Apr 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Greece
Best: May–June and September–early October: warm seas, sunshine and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: April and late October: mild weather for sightseeing and hiking, though some island services are reduced.
Weather by month in Athens
- 13°Jan🌧
- 14°Feb⛅
- 17°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 26°May☀️
- 31°Jun☀️
- 34°Jul☀️
- 34°Aug☀️
- 29°Sep☀️
- 24°Oct⛅
- 19°Nov🌧
- 15°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb the Acropolis – Walk up to the Parthenon early in the morning and look out over Athens to the sea.
- Watch a Santorini sunset – Join the crowds in Oia as the sun sinks behind the volcanic caldera.
- Island-hop by ferry – Sail between the Cyclades, discovering whitewashed villages, quiet coves and harbour tavernas.
- Visit the Meteora monasteries – Gaze at medieval monasteries perched on top of towering sandstone pillars.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
New York to Athens flights: questions
How long is the flight from New York to Athens?
A nonstop flight from New York to Athens takes about 10 h 15 min for the 7,931 km (4,928 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Athens from New York?
Athens is about 7,931 km (4,928 miles) from New York as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between New York and Athens?
Right now Athens is 7 hours ahead of New York. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Athens?
Recently the lowest fares were in Apr 2027, from about $671. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve New York and Athens?
From New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). In Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH).
Do I need a visa for Greece?
It depends on your passport – see our Greece visa & entry guide.
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