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Among airlines operating Athens to Washington, D.C. flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Athens and Washington, D.C..

Flights from Athens to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $685 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $966 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $65–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Athens to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 29% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 8% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Athens to Washington, D.C. route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 13%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $780 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $891: a $111 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Washington, D.C. route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 33 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Washington, D.C. flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 10:51 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 10:51 pm.

The flight takes about 11h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $831. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Washington, D.C. takes 11h 06m, covering 5,136 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $563 to $4,404. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Washington, D.C. are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $815, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Athens to Washington, D.C. flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 53m, compared with 13h 18m via Newark (EWR) and 13h 30m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Washington, D.C. is 7 hours behind Athens (Eastern Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $23:

· Sixt
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Alamo
· Budget

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

· Dollar
· Budget
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Athens to Washington, D.C. range from $722 to $954, with an average of $831 over the past 12 months. Anything below $722 counts as a good deal.