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$303 Find cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens

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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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3:14 pm - 12:10 amDTW-ATH
25h 56m2 stops
7:45 am - 7:46 pmATH-DTW
19h 01m1 stop
Thu, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 5
5:26 pm - 6:35 pmDTW-ATH
18h 09m2 stops
11:35 am - 11:59 pmATH-DTW
19h 24m1 stop
$741American Airlines
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Sun, May 12 - Tue, May 21
7:00 am - 8:20 amDTW-ATH
18h 20m1 stop
10:20 am - 7:17 pmATH-DTW
15h 57m1 stop
$744Delta
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Sun, May 12 - Tue, May 21
7:00 am - 8:20 amDTW-ATH
18h 20m1 stop
10:20 am - 9:05 pmATH-DTW
17h 45m1 stop
$745Delta
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Sun, May 12 - Tue, May 21
10:00 am - 10:00 amDTW-ATH
17h 00m1 stop
12:10 pm - 9:26 pmATH-DTW
16h 16m1 stop
$839Air Canada
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Sun, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 21
10:00 am - 10:00 amDTW-ATH
17h 00m1 stop
12:10 pm - 9:26 pmATH-DTW
16h 16m1 stop
$868Air Canada
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Thu, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 29
7:29 am - 8:10 amDTW-ATH
17h 41m2 stops
2:20 pm - 3:30 pmATH-DTW
31h 10m1 stop
$938United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 31
4:05 pm - 9:00 pmDTW-ATH
21h 55m1 stop
7:20 pm - 10:11 pmATH-DTW
33h 51m2 stops
$987Lufthansa
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Wed, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 24
10:00 am - 10:00 amDTW-ATH
17h 00m1 stop
12:45 pm - 11:59 pmATH-DTW
18h 14m2 stops
$1,015United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 10
4:05 pm - 1:10 pmDTW-ATH
14h 05m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:11 pmATH-DTW
23h 11m2 stops
$1,019Lufthansa
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Thu, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 1

Flights from Detroit to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Athens, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Athens, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 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 February, where tickets cost $720 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,599 and $1,590 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Athens, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Athens?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Detroit to Athens found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $741 on American Airlines, followed by Delta ($744). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $744 on Turkish Airlines and from $910 on Icelandair.

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January

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June

Cheapest flight

$303
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Athens

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 $303 for a one-way ticket and $664 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Athens, with Star Alliance 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 $1,432 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,333 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DTW 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Athens

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 10975 reviews
8.6crew
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
7.4food
8.0entertainment
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Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Crew was great. Friendly, calm, interesting, happy to be there. That makes a huge difference. Plane was very quiet. Also quite empty so I had three seats to sleep across

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

Another smooth and friendly flight. For a shorter flight, it was a pleasant surprise to see a decent snack and complimentary drinks.

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

the flight from Tampa departed with a delay. The food on board was poor, usually on international airlines alcoholic beverages are offered free of charge , but here it was for a fee, the cutlery was wooden, there were no hot drinks (tea, coffee). Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of the portions of food, but it wouldn't have been enough for a child either.And in the future, I will try not to use the services of this airline

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

It was great, love the experience and will definitely recommend 👌. Communication was great

My flight was great! Gate attendants and crew were great… pleasant and in good spirits. Flight delayed several hours and we were well informed of the status while on plane. Thank you!

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

It was great to check carryon luggage at no charge when there was no room for ours. A hidden benefit of having low-tier tickets. Also great to stay off plane as long as possible. Airline gave us seats we wanted on this last leg, again at no charge.

Fresh fuit or veg snacks would be so great, but there are two good restaurants in Denver airport. Try Etais UDIS or Freshens DIA for nutritious delicious pita sandwiches/ donairs and crepes in Freshens.

The late departure Of two hours waitresses, immature, and gossiping

Crowded plane but it flew on time and had friendly staff

Horrible experience. Nothing to give to kids to keep them entertained.

I think I have bruises on my kneecaps. Do the seats have to be so close together these days? And if they are so close they really shouldn’t recline. I think when the gentleman in front of me reclined, the back of his head was on my chin. That being said the crew were always caring and polite, and the flight was on time and very safe. So I’m grateful for that.

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Trouble keeps changing the time and I was booked different flight without knowing it was bad experience

I dropped my wallet under my seat on this flight with all of my money and credit card. I requested to be able to go back and retrieve it but Lufthansa denied my request. I went to the Customer Services and they called Lost and Found but I was told nothing found would be turned in until around 12:00pm. My next flight was leaving so I was unable to check to see if my wallet was turned in. I will never fly with Lufthansa again.

My concern is with Flight: 441 IAH-FRA I was very cramped in my seat and the person in front of me was reclined. I pulled my wallet out of my purse and when finished I did my best to cram it back into my purse. Our flight was very delayed and we were rebooked twice and lots of airport time. As I got off the flight I noticed that I had dropped my wallet( containing all my credit & debit bank cards + 240 US dollars & 240 Euros. I spoke to customer service & Lost &Found. I was denied access to look on the plane. Therefore I have been without money and given no help. Paula Bjork 503.545.6698

Dinner was good by air travel standards but breakfast was too light and heavy on carbs/sugar.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

So far so good. I missed my flight because of the Lufthansa diversion. United helped me to figure out how to get accommodations from Lufthansa for my long layover. They help me book appropriate onward flight.

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/18Wed
2 stops
29h 40mDTW-ATH
$303
9/4Wed
2 stops
27h 25mDTW-ATH
$357
9/18Wed
3 stops
28h 30mDTW-ATH
$374
5/31Fri
3 stops
42h 58mDTW-ATH
$380
9/4Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 50mDTW-ATH
$744
9/3Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
23h 55mDTW-ATH
$758
9/3Tue
2 stopsIcelandair
34h 30mDTW-ATH
$910
6/19Wed
1 stopAir Canada
13h 35mDTW-ATH
$1,028
6/19Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
15h 40mDTW-ATH
$1,034
5/23Thu
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
20h 10mDTW-ATH
$2,650

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
multi-stop
23h 13mDTW-ATH
5/7Tue
multi-stop
35h 59mATH-DTW
$770
4/29Mon
multi-stop
23h 13mDTW-ATH
5/7Tue
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34h 14mATH-DTW
$788
4/29Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
17h 51mDTW-ATH
5/5Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
33h 09mATH-DTW
$847
4/29Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
17h 51mDTW-ATH
5/5Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
30h 54mATH-DTW
$858
4/27Sat
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36h 21mDTW-ATH
5/3Fri
multi-stop
57h 58mATH-DTW
$1,086
4/28Sun
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23h 18mDTW-ATH
4/30Tue
multi-stop
35h 09mATH-DTW
$1,176
4/27Sat
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20h 21mDTW-ATH
5/3Fri
multi-stop
31h 31mATH-DTW
$1,213
4/29Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
23h 05mDTW-ATH
5/7Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 25mATH-DTW
$1,242
4/29Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 00mDTW-ATH
5/7Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 27mATH-DTW
$1,248
4/28Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 30mDTW-ATH
4/30Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 10mATH-DTW
$2,191

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