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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Athens (RDU-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Athens

Sun, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 12
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2:00 pm - 11:30 amRDU-ATH
14h 30m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 12:23 pmATH-RDU
30h 08m2 stops
$567United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
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10:55 am - 11:30 amRDU-ATH
17h 35m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 12:23 pmATH-RDU
30h 08m2 stops
$573United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Fri, Dec 5
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:35 amRDU-ATH
17h 35m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 10:52 pmATH-RDU
17h 02m1 stop
$594Delta
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Sat, Nov 15 - Fri, Dec 5
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6:59 pm - 10:35 amRDU-ATH
32h 36m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 10:52 pmATH-RDU
17h 02m1 stop
$599Delta
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Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 3
Lufthansa Logo
4:40 pm - 1:30 pmRDU-ATH
13h 50m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 6:50 pmATH-RDU
32h 20m2 stops
$618Lufthansa
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Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Sep 5
Lufthansa Logo
4:35 pm - 1:55 pmRDU-ATH
14h 20m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 8:23 pmATH-RDU
35h 53m1 stop
$630Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 3
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8:11 pm - 6:55 pmRDU-ATH
15h 44m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 8:09 pmATH-RDU
14h 09m1 stop
$649British Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
British Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 6:55 pmRDU-ATH
15h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 8:09 pmATH-RDU
14h 09m1 stop
$668British Airways
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Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 12:05 pmRDU-ATH
14h 13m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 11:08 pmATH-RDU
18h 08m1 stop
$746American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:15 amRDU-ATH
18h 15m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 11:08 pmATH-RDU
18h 08m1 stop
$754American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Athens?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Athens, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Athens, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Athens is January, where tickets cost $750 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,693 and $1,633 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$329
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh 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 flights from Raleigh to Athens

  • Is the airport in either Raleigh or Athens a hub for any airlines?

    The Raleigh - Durham International Airport (RDU) Is a focus city for Delta. Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) serves as a hub for several airlines, including Aegean Airlines, SKY Express, Ryanair, Volotea, Olympic Air, and others. Some of the cheapest flights from RDU to ATH involve Ryanair, SKY Express, and Delta.

  • Is it worth it to buy a cheap ticket if my flight involves a self-transfer?

    It certainly can be. Most of the cheapest tickets from RDU to ATH that involve self-transfers also have long layovers, which give you ample time to deplane, pass through customs, collect any checked baggage, get to possibly another terminal for the next leg of your flight, check in again, and go through security again.

  • Are there any flights from Raleigh to Athens with just one connection?

    Yes. While there are myriad flights available with two or three connections, a number of airlines offer flights with just one connection. Some of these include KLM, Air France, Delta, American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air Canada. Many of these flights stop in London (LHR), New York (EWR), or Toronto (YYZ).

  • Which airline that flies from Raleigh to Athens leaves a small carbon footprint?

    KLM, which offers competitively-priced flights from RDU to ATH with one stop at JFK, is considered one of the world's greenest airlines. KLM reduces its emissions with better fuel efficiency, renewable biofuels, and smarter technology on the plane. KLM also invests in protecting and replanting rainforests across the globe.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Athens was $329 for a one-way ticket and $567 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Raleigh and on arrival in Athens.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Athens?

    Raleigh and Athens are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Athens Eleftherios V..

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Athens?

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

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

    Toronto is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to Athens.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Athens, Delta or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Athens are Delta and Air France. With an average price for the route of $1,116 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,199 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Athens.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Athens

  • Because the country Greece is a party to the Schengen Agreement, American citizens can fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) without a visa. However, you must leave within 90 days and be traveling for either business or tourism.
  • Since the flight from RDU to ATH is a long one, you might want to invest in a Comfort Plus ticket aboard Delta. A Comfort Plus seat features more room to stretch out, a wider seat, and a fold-out adjustable footrest and leg rest. This international flight is an ideal time to enjoy the three extra inches of legroom that you get with Comfort Plus.
  • If you are sending an Unaccompanied Minor from Raleigh to Athens, consider purchasing an economy ticket aboard Delta with one stop at JFK. Your child will be supervised from drop-off to pick-up. At the JFK connection, your child can enjoy the Delta Sky Zone, a kid-friendly, staffed lounge specifically designed for Unaccompanied Minors.
  • If you want to bring a lot of luggage with you on your trip from Raleigh to Athens, consider purchasing a ticket on KLM with one stop at JFK because the carry-on allowance is at 21.5 x 10 x 13.5 inches and 26 lb. The fee for one checked bag of maximum 62 inches and 50 lb is lower than that of some other economy flights that fly this route.
  • It is easy and convenient to park your car at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) before your flight to Athens. RDU has two Economy Lots, both at affordable daily prices. From each of these lots, every 20 minutes, a free shuttle departs for the terminals. You can pre-book a parking spot and possibly save a little money.

Top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Athens

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7950 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
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Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Jun 2025EWR - RDU
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Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Great flight! Only complaint I had was that I didn’t get breakfast that morning because I don’t eat eggs for breakfast.. I ate an energy bar I bought in the airport which I had never done before. Otherwise, another great Delta flight!

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Excellent service despite turbulence during the flight. Flight attendants were remarkable!

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Was a normal flight but it was delayed, and there wasn't an explanation.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

At least it was a short flight. Greyhound with wings.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Checking in at the counter was very disappointing. The lady had a very bad attitude and smart at me. She had no smile, did not greet me by name, or acknowledge me as a valued customer. Poor reflection of the airline.

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

We had a 1 1/2 hour delay before we left Denver. When we arrive to Frankfort, they didn’t announce that people with connecting flights to exit the plane first. My next flight was already boarding when we we taxiing in to the gate. I waited another 10 minutes to get off the plane. I had to run to catch my next flight. I mean run! I made it with one minute to spare, but my luggage did not. My luggage came two hours later on a different flight.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

Was 3 hrs delayed and my poor friend I met in Barcelona was waiting at airport for 3 hrs. Dallas airport was awful

The internet was horrible. Plus they charged me $25 for service that didn't work which should have been free since I'm Concierge Key. The flight attendant Rick Young was excellent. Greeted me by name and very attentive.

Not good. First time flying AA in years and won’t be doing so again. We departed late and missed our connecting flight to Barcelona. As a result we missed the first two days of a Mediterranean cruise. No reason given for the delay. Got rerouted from JFK to Heathrow and then to Barcelona. Flight to Heathrow was delayed causing us to miss the flight to Barcelona again. Routed then to Palmero where we had to purchase transportation and a 2 night hotel stay to pick up the cruise there. Probably cost us $2k plus.

My flights were great and the crew on them was lovely especially the London to Barcelona flight as Al & AJ were so amazingly nice. I wish they would be my crew always as they have the best customer service. Sadly both flights were delayed the first one from Vegas was because they clearly loaded the cargo wrong the plane was off balance making us 2 hours late. This made me miss my connection and sadly it was challenging rebooking while I was on the flight. I will never use Kayak again as there was no customer service number or live chat and you rebooked me on a flight 2 days later. I had my mom call BA to change it which she did after spending an hour on hold. This should not be so difficult. My second flight was an hour delayed due to not being able to disconnect the bridge from the plane but I did finally make it home.

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