RDU - ATH

$348 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Athens

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Cheapest round-trip
$431
Typical prices: $732-$1,059
Lufthansa
Tue 3/3Mon 3/9
RDU - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$348
Typical prices: $486-$583
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/15
RDU - ATH • 3 stops
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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

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
Lufthansa Logo
2:50 pm - 1:40 am
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ATH
27h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:25 am - 2:45 pm
ATH
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RDU
14h 20m
1 stop
$431Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
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2:50 pm - 1:40 am
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ATH
27h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:25 am - 2:45 pm
ATH
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RDU
14h 20m
1 stop
$433Lufthansa
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 1:20 pm
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ATH
14h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 am - 11:44 pm
ATH
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RDU
23h 09m
2 stops
$449Lufthansa
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 1:20 pm
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ATH
14h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 am - 11:44 pm
ATH
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RDU
23h 09m
2 stops
$453Lufthansa
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Lufthansa Logo
8:07 pm - 1:15 pm
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ATH
35h 08m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 2:45 pm
ATH
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RDU
27h 10m
1 stop
$472Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 9:05 am
RDU
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ATH
12h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 4:12 pm
ATH
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RDU
33h 57m
2 stops
$476United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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2:50 pm - 1:40 am
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ATH
27h 50m
2 stops
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1:10 pm - 7:11 pm
ATH
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RDU
36h 01m
2 stops
$477Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Lufthansa Logo
5:14 pm - 1:40 am
RDU
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ATH
25h 26m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:10 pm - 9:33 pm
ATH
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RDU
14h 23m
1 stop
$479Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 9:05 am
RDU
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ATH
16h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 12:21 pm
ATH
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RDU
30h 06m
2 stops
$480United Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 9:20 am
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ATH
17h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 9:33 pm
ATH
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RDU
14h 23m
1 stop
$483Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Athens departing in March.

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 February, where tickets cost $690 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,311 and $1,462 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$348
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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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 $348 for a one-way ticket and $431 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?

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

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

    New York 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 Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Athens are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $1,086 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,037 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8130 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

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.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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