DTW - ATH

$318 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Athens

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Cheapest round-trip
$471
Overall average: $808
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DTW - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$318
Typical prices: $393-$469
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Wed 2/4
DTW - ATH • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Athens (DTW-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Athens

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
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$471Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
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$487Multiple Airlines
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$499Multiple Airlines
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27h 45m1 stop
$500Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25
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9:40 pm - 6:10 pm
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$502Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 20
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$505Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 18
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33h 15m1 stop
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36h 00m1 stop
$508Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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$509Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
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Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 20
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$512Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Detroit to Athens? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Detroit to Athens, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens is November, where tickets cost $642 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,549 and $1,225 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$318
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Athens flights

  • Which actions do I need to undertake in order to board the earliest flight departing from Detroit to Athens?

    If you decide to spend the night near DTW Airport, you can easily catch an early-morning flight from Detroit to Athens. Choosing to stay at the Wyndham Garden Romulus Detroit Metro Airport Hotel would be beneficial since it is located just an 8-minute walk away from DTW. This hotel also provides complimentary shuttle services.

  • What is the pet policy for major airlines serving flights from Detroit to Athens?

    Most major airlines serving flights from Detroit to Athens have pet policies in place that allow passengers to travel with their pets. For instance, Delta, Lufthansa, and Air France allow small dogs, cats, and other small domestic animals to travel in the cabin, provided they meet the carrier requirements. Larger animals may be transported in the cargo hold while service animals are generally permitted in the cabin free of charge.

  • Which is the most economical way to travel from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)?

    If travelers want affordable airfare for a trip from DTW Airport to ATH Airport, they should consider choosing innonstop flights. Innonstop flights provide cheaper ticket options in comparison to nonstop flights. Several airlines offer innonstop flights from DTW to ATH Airport, like Delta Air Lines with layovers in Paris and Rome; United Airlines with layovers in Frankfurt, Munich, and Zurich; and Lufthansa Airlines with layovers in Frankfurt and Munich.

  • Is it convenient to reach ATH Airport late at night?

    If you arrive late at Athens International Airport (ATH) and need a place to sleep, there are a few options available for you. The most convenient option to consider is staying at Sofitel Athens Airport. This is a luxury hotel located right inside the airport terminal and offers comfortable rooms and convenient access to the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens was $318 for a one-way ticket and $471 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Athens?

    A passport is required to fly from Detroit to Athens.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Athens?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Athens?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Athens, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Athens from Detroit?

    Paris is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Detroit to Athens.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Athens, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Athens are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,067 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,092 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens

  • Most of the travelers flying commercially from Detroit to Athens prefer to land at Athens International Airport (ATH) instead of alternative airports close to Athens, such as Skiathos (JSI) Airport. This is because Athens, being the capital of Greece and home to ATH Airport, boasts the greatest density of business establishments in the country.
  • Parents in Detroit have the option to board flights operated by Delta, Lufthansa, or Air France and travel to Athens airports, such as ATH, for a relaxing journey. During the trip from Detroit to Athens, your children can conveniently enjoy streaming their favorite movies, TV shows, or music using the complimentary on-board internet services provided by these airlines.
  • If you book United Airlines' economy or business class, there is an opportunity to upgrade to the first-class cabin by paying a fee. Even though the fee changes periodically, it is still usually lower than a full-fare first-class ticket. As a result, you can pay less for first class from Detroit to Athens compared to booking first class directly from the start.
  • Most Detroit residents who travel to Athens via air choose to depart from DTW Airport. This is because DTW Airport, unlike nearby airports such as Windsor International Airport, acts as a major hub for numerous airlines serving DTW-ATH flight route, like Delta and Spirit airlines. This increases the chances of finding affordable tickets due to competitive pricing.
  • Upon arriving at ATH, you can select your preferred method of transportation to visit nearby cities surrounding the Airport. To reach cities like Piraeus, Rafina, Kifisia, and Glyfada from ATH Airport, you can think about utilizing a taxi, a bus, or renting a car.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8014 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
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The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Dec 2025
JFK - MEM
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The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Wasn't a Delta issue I don't think, but seems there was a Delta flight at each of the 2 Dallas airports at the same exact time, both to Atlanta. I was evidently booked on the one at Love Airport, but the Carey transport shuttle took me to DFW instead and I ended up missing the flight by just a few minutes. Was able to book a Southwest flight from Love Airport, but was a big loss of time and an inconvenience.

Great. I had to modify a flight. That was easy and free. Thank You

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Gate agent at Frankfurt was terrible. She denied PRE boarding even as it was printed on the boarding pass. Refused to look at the boarding pass and literally shouting for no reason. Frankfurt airport has horrible and rude staff who avoids trying to answer any question at all. Overall, horrible experience.

The Crew and the food was the worst I ever had in Business Class. First they told us there were no space for carry on. It was plenty of space over our 2 row seats, we had to ask to let us travel with it which was accepted. They were aware that we had to run for the connection due to the previous flight delay. Have us one hour waiting for more customers and not even offer a glass of water. Then started the service and they started to serve other passengers drinks in business and did not offer any drinks until they serve our pre ordered meal and I ask for something to drink. I had to wait until they finished to serve all passengers until Inget something. The crew was the worts I ever had for Business Class in my life.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Our biggest complaint about Air Canada is that if you don’t like your seat during check-in, there’s a fee to move elsewhere. On our flight from YUL to FFL, we were charged to change seats—just regular seats. What’s maddening is that the plane wasn’t even full; there were even a few people sleeping in the middle row sections (entire rows, completely empty), using them as beds. In my opinion, charging passengers for seat changes is a cash grab by Air Canada. They are definitely not the airline they were back in the day. I suppose they need to gouge the consumer now that they pay their attendants while on ground. One out of 10.

Nothing specific. Cabin temperature was too high for some reason.

It was just fine. I managed to make all my connection too sbut had trouble in Munich with no wheel chair and trouble trying to get help from the airport people to get to the other terminal for my flight. Finally a wonderful lady Amelia, helped me to make my flight connection Timon with zero time to spare.

Over 40 years ago my AC return flight was canceled, during this last summer the same thing happened. AC denied everything Canadian like paying for accommodations and basic necessities. So why would I ever want to fly AC again? This last flight my wife took the return flight had problems and left late, so I guess they are getting better. However I have no faith in this airline so I drove to this last destination! I'll never fly AC again!!!

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

Super experience. Earlier than schedule departure and arrival. Baggage handling was very good

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

I would like to get my money back. I flight was 4 hours late on the way to detroit, And same on my way back to Brussels they cancelled my flight and give me an other ticket and i had to wait 5 hours.

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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