Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Athens?

Flights from Richmond to Athens usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Athens?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Athens: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Athens pass through?

One-stop flights from Richmond to Athens most commonly connect through: • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 49% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 13% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 12% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Athens?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Richmond to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,032 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,360, a difference of $328. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Athens?

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Richmond to Athens?

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Athens takes 0h 00m, covering 5,206 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Athens?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Richmond to Athens looking right now?

One-way fares from Richmond to Athens are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $900, which is 91% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Athens?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 58m, compared with 14h 18m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 14h 21m via Philadelphia (PHL).

What is the time difference between Richmond and Athens?

Athens is 7 hours ahead of Richmond (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include: • Centauro • Record go • Europcar • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Athens flight?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Athens range from $959 to $1,302, with an average of $1,118 over the past 12 months. Anything below $959 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Athens?

Virgin Atlantic ($701) and American Airlines ($706) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Athens according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Richmond to Athens?

New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) is the most popular layover for the Richmond to Athens route. 49% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via JFK.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Richmond to Athens?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $759. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Richmond to Athens which airport offers the shortest layover?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Richmond to Athens layovers at 422 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $959-$1,302

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Typical prices: $419-$636

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March

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Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Cheapest • Avg $759 (round-trip)

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

Shortest trip • 12h 58m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Athens

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

1:00 pm - 11:00 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

15h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:45 am - 11:30 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

20h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$701Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

1:38 pm - 8:55 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

12h 17m1 stop Philadelphia

1:20 pm - 12:13 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

17h 53m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

$706American Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Fri, Mar 5

10:40 am - 12:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Zurich

12:25 pm - 9:43 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 18m1 stop Newark

$728United Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Fri, Mar 5

7:30 am - 12:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

46h 25m2 stops Newark Zurich

12:25 pm - 9:43 amATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 18m1 stop Newark

$728United Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Wed, Mar 3

12:25 pm - 1:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

1:35 pm - 5:07 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

34h 32m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$730Delta

Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Mar 4

12:25 pm - 1:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:10 am - 8:37 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

21h 27m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$730Delta

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 4

7:00 am - 10:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 05m1 stop Newark

7:05 am - 11:15 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 10m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$739Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 4

8:40 am - 12:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 15m2 stops Newark Zurich

7:05 am - 7:38 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

19h 33m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$745SWISS

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7

2:25 pm - 3:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 30m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:15 am - 10:20 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

22h 05m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$746American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22

7:00 am - 9:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:45 am - 11:33 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

18h 48m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$789Virgin Atlantic

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Athens

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3

6:53 pm - 10:00 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

32h 07m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:25 am - 7:00 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 35m1 stop Newark

$1,226United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3

6:53 pm - 10:00 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

32h 07m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:55 am - 11:15 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 20m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,229United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3

8:05 am - 10:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 7:00 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 35m1 stop Newark

$1,282United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3

7:08 am - 12:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

22h 42m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Boston Logan Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

7:45 am - 11:34 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

22h 49m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,509Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3

10:45 am - 5:30 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:25 am - 7:06 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

19h 41m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,626Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3

3:00 pm - 11:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

25h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

6:25 am - 11:15 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,710Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3

10:45 am - 2:55 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

21h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:25 am - 11:15 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,728Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3

10:45 am - 5:30 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

23h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:05 am - 11:15 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

24h 10m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,904United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3

3:00 pm - 2:40 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

16h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

1:20 pm - 7:06 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

36h 46m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,908Brussels Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3

10:45 am - 1:25 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 11:15 pmATH Athens Eleftherios V.-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

24h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,959Lufthansa

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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Athens flights

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Athens start at $701. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $959 to $1,302. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $701 on Virgin Atlantic.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Athens?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Athens, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 21% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	January
High season	September
Cheapest flight	$449

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When to book flights from Richmond to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Athens?
Flights from Richmond to Athens usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Athens?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.
Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Athens pass through?
One-stop flights from Richmond to Athens most commonly connect through:

• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections

New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Athens?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Richmond to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,032 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,360, a difference of $328. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Athens?
Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Richmond to Athens?
A nonstop flight from Richmond to Athens takes 0h 00m, covering 5,206 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Athens?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Athens looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Athens are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $900, which is 91% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Athens?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 58m, compared with 14h 18m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 14h 21m via Philadelphia (PHL).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Athens?
Athens is 7 hours ahead of Richmond (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?
Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo
How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Athens flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Athens range from $959 to $1,302, with an average of $1,118 over the past 12 months. Anything below $959 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,032 - about $328 less than Wednesday (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Athens trip for March. Fares historically average $677 round-trip in that month - typically $1,296 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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