New York to Athens flights.
Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → Athens (ATH), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~10h non-stop
- AirlinesAegean, Delta, Emirates
- Cheapest monthsOctober, November, February
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N0 · N0 5920OutboundJFK → ATHMon, May 4 · 4:30 AM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKMon, May 11 · 3:40 PM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
N0 · N0 506OutboundJFK → ATHSat, May 2 · 4:30 AM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKThu, May 7 · 4:00 PM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → ATHSun, Jun 7 · 3:10 AM· 12h 30m· 2 stops
N0 · N0 504OutboundJFK → ATHTue, Jun 30 · 5:25 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stop
Iberia · IB 2628OutboundJFK → ATHTue, Jun 2 · 3:25 AM· 11h· 1 stop
N0 · N0 502OutboundJFK → ATHMon, Jun 22 · 4:10 AM· 9h 5m· Non-stop
Icelandair · FI 614OutboundJFK → ATHSat, Jun 13 · 12:30 AM· 12h 25m· 2 stops
Lufthansa · LH 0411OutboundJFK → ATHWed, Aug 5 · 9:30 PM· 10h 20m· 1 stopReturnATH ← JFKWed, Sep 30 · 3:55 AM· 11h 40m· 1 stop
N0 · N0 502OutboundJFK → ATHMon, Jun 29 · 4:10 AM· 9h 5m· Non-stop
SAS · SK 916OutboundJFK → ATHTue, Nov 17 · 10:35 PM· 10h 50m· 1 stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, Dec 1 · 12:10 PM· 12h 20m· 1 stop
SAS · SK 916OutboundJFK → ATHWed, Nov 18 · 10:35 PM· 10h 50m· 1 stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, Dec 1 · 5:30 PM· 12h 20m· 1 stop
H4 · H4 102OutboundJFK → ATHSat, Jun 27 · 5:50 PM· 11h 30m· 2 stops
N0 · N0 504OutboundJFK → ATHWed, Sep 9 · 5:25 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKSat, Sep 19 · 3:40 PM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
SAS · SK 916OutboundJFK → ATHWed, Nov 18 · 10:35 PM· 10h 50m· 1 stopReturnATH ← JFKWed, Dec 2 · 12:10 PM· 12h 20m· 1 stop
JU · JU 501OutboundJFK → ATHThu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM· 10h 35m· 1 stopReturnATH ← JFKSat, Dec 5 · 2:35 PM· 11h 45m· 1 stop
N0 · N0 504OutboundJFK → ATHFri, Aug 28 · 5:15 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, Sep 8 · 4:35 AM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
N0 · N0 504OutboundJFK → ATHTue, Jun 9 · 5:25 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, Jun 16 · 4:35 AM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
N0 · N0 504OutboundJFK → ATHTue, Jul 28 · 5:25 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, Aug 18 · 4:35 AM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
Lufthansa · LH 8870OutboundJFK → ATHTue, May 5 · 9:30 PM· 10h 20m· 1 stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, May 12 · 9:10 AM· 11h 57m· 1 stop
Virgin Atlantic · VS 3910OutboundJFK → ATHTue, Jul 7 · 7:10 PM· 9h 40m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, Jul 21 · 7:05 AM· 11h 11m· Non-stop
N0 · N0 504OutboundJFK → ATHTue, Jul 14 · 5:25 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, Jul 28 · 4:35 AM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
SAS · SK 916OutboundJFK → ATHSat, Nov 14 · 10:35 PM· 10h 50m· 1 stopReturnATH ← JFKSat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM· 12h 20m· 1 stop
N0 · N0 1130OutboundJFK → ATHSat, May 2 · 4:30 AM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKMon, May 4 · 3:00 AM· 14h· 3 stops
Virgin Atlantic · VS 3910OutboundJFK → ATHFri, Jul 31 · 7:10 PM· 9h 40m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKTue, Aug 11 · 7:05 AM· 11h 5m· Non-stop
Swiss Intl Air Lines · LX 0015OutboundJFK → ATHSat, May 9 · 12:30 AM· 10h 30m· 1 stopReturnATH ← JFKFri, May 15 · 3:55 AM· 11h 40m· 1 stop
N0 · N0 504OutboundJFK → ATHWed, Jun 3 · 5:25 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKFri, Jun 12 · 5:00 AM· 10h 25m· Non-stop
Swiss Intl Air Lines · LX 0017OutboundJFK → ATHThu, May 7 · 8:15 PM· 11h 55m· 2 stopsReturnATH ← JFKThu, May 14 · 8:00 AM· 12h 35m· 2 stops
N0 · N0 5934OutboundJFK → ATHWed, Jun 3 · 5:25 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKWed, Jun 10 · 4:55 AM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
N0 · N0 502OutboundJFK → ATHSun, Jun 21 · 3:55 AM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKThu, Jul 2 · 4:55 AM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
N0 · N0 504OutboundJFK → ATHWed, Jul 22 · 5:25 PM· 9h 5m· Non-stopReturnATH ← JFKWed, Aug 12 · 4:55 AM· 10h 30m· Non-stop
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About New York → Athens
Aegean + Delta seasonal non-stops Apr-Oct. Off-season routes one-stop via FRA or CDG.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 10 hours. Major carriers on this route include Aegean, Delta, Emirates. Fares are usually cheapest in October, November, February — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
Month-by-month price guide: New York to Athens
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on JFK → ATH for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AprPeakfrom $886
- MayLowfrom $383
- JunShoulderfrom $702
- JulShoulderfrom $712
- AugLowfrom $533
- SepShoulderfrom $630
- OctNo data
- NovShoulderfrom $576
- DecNo data
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarNo data
Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.
Questions, answered
How long is the flight from New York to Athens?
Non-stop flights on JFK → ATH are typically around 10 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Athens?
The main carriers on this route are Aegean, Delta, Emirates. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Athens?
Historically the lowest fares land in October, November, February. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book New York to Athens?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
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