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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Athens (DTW-ATH)

 
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Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 8:50 pmDTW-ATH
17h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 6:10 pmATH-DTW
36h 00m1 stop
$474Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 12:20 pmDTW-ATH
33h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 6:10 pmATH-DTW
33h 25m1 stop
$493Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 26
British Airways Logo
11:28 am - 3:55 pmDTW-ATH
21h 27m2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:10 pm - 8:58 pmATH-DTW
31h 48m2 stops
$516British Airways
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Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 4:30 pmDTW-ATH
19h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 1:05 pmATH-DTW
14h 00m1 stop
$524Delta
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Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 12:00 pmDTW-ATH
17h 29m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 1:55 pmATH-DTW
14h 30m1 stop
$539United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 8
Lufthansa Logo
4:05 pm - 4:35 pmDTW-ATH
17h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 am - 1:55 pmATH-DTW
14h 40m1 stop
$587Lufthansa
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Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 20
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 9:05 amDTW-ATH
16h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 11:34 pmATH-DTW
18h 09m2 stops
$593United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Dec 18
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 1:35 pmDTW-ATH
16h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:50 pm - 10:13 pmATH-DTW
16h 23m1 stop
$597Delta
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Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Feb 1
Lufthansa Logo
4:15 pm - 4:35 pmDTW-ATH
17h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 am - 2:15 pmATH-DTW
15h 00m1 stop
$606Lufthansa
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Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 26
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 4:40 pmDTW-ATH
15h 25m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:05 am - 5:35 pmATH-DTW
18h 30m2 stops
$653Air Canada
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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 February, where tickets cost $702 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,588 and $1,175 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 30% 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$306
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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 $306 for a one-way ticket and $474 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?

    Istanbul 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 $1,117 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

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7992 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

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!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

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.

My seat was one of those that couldn't recline, but the problem was that it was abnormally upright, so the headrest actually made the seat concave, which was uncomfortable and hard on my lower back. I had to ball my jacket up and use it as lumbar support. goodness I had it with me.

Boarding was so so after zone 3 was called all other zones went in

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

Plane left an hour late, I missed my connection and my bow case was never even loaded on the plane in VA. I deal with this type of nonsense everytime I fly air canada.

For goodness sake, board from the back of the plane to the front and assign overhead space. It would fix everything. Seriously.

Elderly female flight attendant was not customer friendly. There were only about 12 people on a regional jet that had about 60 seats. There were 8 exit row seats and none of them were taken. We attempted to sit in those seats and the flight attendant gave the standard " you didn't pay for those" so she would not allow us to move. What harm would that have caused ? They assigned seats to 5 of the 12 people in 2 rows, row 20 and 21. A simple friendly customer experience gesture of allowing us to sit in exit rows would have gone a long way in me having a very favorable impression on Air Canada. After that I have very poor impression of Air Canada and will not fly with them when I can avoid it.

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

Pearson Airport could not properly handle all the passengers who they needed to process in order to properly get them on board. As a result, I missed the departure of my flight from Toronto. The only saving grace is that Air Canada found a flight that only delayed me by one hour. However, this was no thanks to Pearson Airport!

Almost everything it was a “cool” ambiance but we arrived to Toronto so that it’s ok for me

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.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

Everything went smoothly and the staff was very kind. I’m glad I purchased the extra leg room for my long flight; it was totally worth it. We were served 2 meals for a 9 hour flight which I was not expecting and they were very tasty. I appreciated them being vegetarian. Customs line in Munich was long; I had a choice to have a 1 hr 40 min layover or 2 hr 40 min layover; I took the longer layover which I was thankful for because my flight was delayed 30 minutes and there’s a good chance I would have missed my connecting flight. This was my very first international flight and I would fly Discover again without hesitation. Thank you for taking good care of me!

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