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Cheapest round-trip
$728
Typical prices: $890-$1,537
SWISS
Tue 10/16Fri 11/2
CLT - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,013
Typical prices: $1,226-$1,682
American Airlines
Sun 10/7Sun 10/21
CLT - ATH • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Charlotte and Athens. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $755 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Athens (CLT-ATH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Athens

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Nov 2
SWISS Logo
6:40 pm - 8:10 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
18h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich
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5:40 pm - 4:55 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
30h 15m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$728SWISS
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Nov 2
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6:40 pm - 11:05 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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1:55 pm - 8:54 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
37h 59m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl
$746Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Nov 2
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6:40 pm - 6:45 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
17h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:40 am - 4:55 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
17h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$761Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 18
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:00 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
13h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:00 pm - 4:05 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
$832American Airlines
Mon, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 18
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6:24 pm - 7:00 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
17h 36m2 stops Raleigh-Durham London Heathrow
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8:00 pm - 4:05 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
27h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
$837American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 8:10 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
33h 11m1 stop Newark
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6:00 am - 4:45 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
17h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$937United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:00 am - 6:45 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
29h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:00 am - 4:45 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
17h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$944United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
Lufthansa Logo
10:25 am - 6:40 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
25h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 pm - 11:59 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
36h 24m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$960Lufthansa
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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10:50 pm - 11:35 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
29h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:20 pm - 1:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
25h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
$965British Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:30 pm - 11:05 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
10h 35mnonstop
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6:30 pm - 1:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CLT Charlotte Douglas
25h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
$999British Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Charlotte to Athens flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Charlotte to Athens with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Athens?

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Athens start at $728. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $890 to $1,537. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $728 on SWISS.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Athens?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Athens, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Athens?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Athens at $772 round-trip.
•June ($1,658) and July ($1,520) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 114% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Charlotte to Athens the cheapest?

Flights from Charlotte to Athens are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Athens

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

John Walton

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.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Charlotte to Athens flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$361
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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Your Charlotte to Athens flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Can I fly from Charlotte to Athens with my furry friend?

    To enjoy the company of your pet on your flight from Charlotte to Athens, prioritize booking your flight with Air Canada. The airline's pet-friendly policy allows travelers with kids to travel with small dogs and cats in the cabin at a pocket-friendly cost. Larger pets are allowed on the flights, but are transported as part of the cargo.

  • How convenient are flights from Charlotte to Athens with kids?

    With most airlines operating from Charlotte to Athens offering several kid-friendly amenities, flights from Charlotte to Athens are considered convenient for travelers with kids. British Airways is among the airlines with the best kid-friendly amenities on this flight route. The airline's kid-friendly amenities include special children's meals, priority boarding for families with young children, the free baggage allowance for infants, and the provision of child seats for use on board.

  • What accessibility services are offered by airlines with flights from Charlotte to Athens?

    To ensure enhanced accessibility, most airlines providing flights to Athens from Charlotte offer free access to wheelchair services, complimentary movement assistance to board their flights to Athens, and priority boarding for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs). Among the airlines offering these services at no cost are Lufthansa, Delta, and United Airlines.

  • How do I connect from Charlotte to Douglas (CLT) for my flight to Athens?

    You will board a taxi or a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operated bus to connect from Charlotte city center to CLT for your flight to Athens. Taxis offer a faster option but are slightly more expensive than buses that provide direct connections to Charlotte.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Charlotte to Athens flights?

    Among airlines operating Charlotte to Athens flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Charlotte to Athens?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Athens.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Charlotte to Athens?

    Flights from Charlotte to Athens usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Charlotte to Athens flights?

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

    • British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Iberia: 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charlotte to Athens?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Athens:

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Charlotte to Athens?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $755 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $1,496 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Charlotte to Athens?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $85–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Charlotte to Athens?

    The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Charlotte to Athens pass through?

    One-stop flights from Charlotte to Athens most commonly connect through:

    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 44% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charlotte to Athens?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Charlotte to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,145 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,349, a difference of $204. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Athens?

    Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Charlotte to Athens?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charlotte to Athens:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 4:04 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 4:39 am.

    The flight takes about 10h 34m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Charlotte to Athens flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $1,225. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Charlotte to Athens?

    A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Athens takes 10h 34m, covering 5,462 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Charlotte to Athens?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Charlotte to Athens looking right now?

    One-way fares from Charlotte to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $377, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charlotte to Athens?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 00m, compared with 14h 08m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 14h 11m via Philadelphia (PHL).

  • What is the time difference between Charlotte and Athens?

    Athens is 7 hours ahead of Charlotte (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Centauro
    • Record go
    • Europcar
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Charlotte to Athens flight?

    Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Athens range from $890 to $1,537, with an average of $1,225 over the past 12 months. Anything below $890 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Charlotte to Athens flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Charlotte to Athens route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Charlotte to Athens flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,145 - about $204 less than Thursday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charlotte to Athens trip for March. Fares historically average $772 round-trip in that month - typically $886 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $755 round-trip on this route - about $741 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Besides serving as the destination airport for travelers to Athens, Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) also serves as the destination airport for travelers connecting to Athens' neighborhoods. Among those neighborhoods to consider visiting after deplaning from your Charlotte to Athens flight are Rafina, Spata, and Pallini. Located a comfortable drive away, you can board a KTEL Express bus to these cities.
  • If you are a business traveler connecting from Charlotte to Athens via Douglas (CLT) to Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), you may need to book your flight with Lufthansa Airlines. Thanks to the on-board lounge on its Airbus A380 aircraft, business travelers are offered a conducive environment to attend urgent business meetings while on the flight.
  • When traveling with your cargo from Charlotte to Athens, you will need an airline with a more flexible and accommodating carry-on policy. Iberia offers the most accommodating cargo carry-on policy among the airlines servicing this route. Based on its policy, a handbag may not be charged as cargo on long-haul flights.
  • Since most airlines offering flights from Charlotte to Athens offer innonstop flights, you will have to include your layovers in your travel plans. Among the common layovers for the flights from Charlotte to Athens include London Heathrow (LHR), John F Kennedy (JFK), and Zurich (ZRH).
  • Your flight from Charlotte to Athens via British Airways is counted towards its support to ensure environmental sustainability. The airline has adopted numerous programs and initiatives meant to promote environmental sustainability. These initiatives range from fleet modernization and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to adopting carbon offset programs.

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Charlotte Douglas to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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