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Recent round-trip flight deals to Athens

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
Air Serbia Logo
3:00 pm - 3:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
29h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
3:50 pm - 11:45 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$632Air Serbia
Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Jan 6
Air Serbia Logo
3:00 pm - 3:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
29h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Air Serbia Logo
3:50 pm - 11:45 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 55m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$634Air Serbia
Sun, Dec 13 - Fri, Dec 25
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:00 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
22h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:53 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-LGA New York LaGuardia
28h 53m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$703United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 25
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 11:00 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
12h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:43 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-LGA New York LaGuardia
16h 43m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$708United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Jan 12
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 9:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
31h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
Delta Logo
2:40 pm - 4:15 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$744Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Jan 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
23h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
Delta Logo
2:40 pm - 4:37 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 57m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$747Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
British Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 7:15 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
19h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
7:40 am - 7:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
19h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
$793British Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 9:00 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 50m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 6:25 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
28h 35m1 stop Istanbul
$800Turkish Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 12
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 1:25 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
20h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
7:40 am - 8:11 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
20h 31m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl
$803British Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 2:55 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
34h 35m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 7:25 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 50m1 stop Istanbul
$819Turkish Airlines

KAYAK’s insights & trends for flights to Athens in December 2026

What is the cheapest flight to Athens in December?

The lowest price for a flight to Athens in December was $35 for a one-way ticket from London and $40 for a round-trip.

How much is a flight to Athens in December?

On average, a flight to Athens costs $1,041. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last year cost $40 and departed from London. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Athens which costs $982 on average, and New York to Athens, which costs $773 on average.

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Athens in December?

When flying to Athens in December, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sunday if you are looking for the best rates.

Is December the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

No, the cheapest month for flights to Athens is February. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, with average round-trip prices of $1,304 and $1,097, respectively.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Athens in December?

When flying to Athens in December, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates.

Can I save money by flying with a layover to Athens in December?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,005 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Athens?

Depending on where you start your journey, to get a below average price on the flight to Athens, you should book around 1 week before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

What was the most popular route search to Athens in December?

The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens and the best round-trip deal found in December was $373.

Good to know - flights to Athens in December

Low season

January

Cheapest flight in December

$298

Average price round-trip in December

$1,048

Good deal round-trip

$1,109

Good deal one-way

$755
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Athens
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FAQs for booking flights to Athens in December

  • Are flights to Athens cheaper in December?

    No, in December flights to Athens are not usually cheaper, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

  • Is December a good time to fly to Athens?

    December is a busy time to fly to Athens, expect higher prices and fuller flights.

  • What is the most popular month to travel to Athens?

    December is one of the quieter months for Athens travel, with lower traveler volume. You'll find shorter lines at attractions, easier last-minute bookings, and more flexibility in your travel plans. Check our insights to know how far ahead to book.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Athens in December

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Athens in December? In December, 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Athens for the following prices or less: from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $610, from Newark Airport $790.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and December travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest December flight deals to Athens.
  • Set a Price Alert for your December dates to get notified when fares to Athens drop so you can book when the price is right.
  • Be flexible within December: midweek departures and returns offers price better than weekends.
  • If your schedule allows, try early or late-December weeks to avoid peak demand spikes.
  • Look at first flights of the day or late-night returns in December to find lower-demand options.
  • Use the calendar/date grid to scan the whole month and pinpoint the lowest-fare days at a glance.
  • Keep total trip cost in mind and compare fares plus bags and seat selection across carriers.
  • Plan your airport transfer: factor travel time and cost from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) to your neighborhood when comparing arrival times.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Athens

Flights with popular airlines flying to Athens

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Delta flights to Athensfrom $925
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