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Recent round-trip flight deals to Athens

Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 16
Norse Atlantic Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 5:35 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
9h 05mnonstop
Norse Atlantic Airways Logo
8:00 am - 11:25 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 25mnonstop
$542Norse Atlantic Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 17
Norse Atlantic Airways Logo
12:10 am - 4:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
9h 05mnonstop
Norse Atlantic Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 10:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 30mnonstop
$568Norse Atlantic Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Nov 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 5:35 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
9h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 8:05 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 45m3 stops Venice Marco Polo Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$571Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:40 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$734Turkish Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 11:00 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$743Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3
Delta Logo
9:15 am - 7:35 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
15h 20m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 12:31 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-BWI Baltimore/Washington
17h 56m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$841Delta
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 8:10 amEWR  Newark-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
9h 20mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:30 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-EWR Newark
20h 25m1 stop Zurich
$843United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3
Delta Logo
5:36 pm - 5:40 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
17h 04m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 12:31 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-BWI Baltimore/Washington
17h 56m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$845Delta
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 10:10 amEWR  Newark-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 45m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:30 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-EWR Newark
20h 25m1 stop Zurich
$846United Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Emirates Logo
11:55 pm - 3:05 pmEWR  Newark-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
9h 10mnonstop
Emirates Logo
5:10 pm - 9:10 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-EWR Newark
11h 00mnonstop
$860Emirates

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

What is the cheapest flight to Athens in October?

The lowest price for a flight to Athens in October was $60 for a one-way ticket from Chania and $46 for a round-trip.

How much is a flight to Athens in October?

On average, a flight to Athens costs $1,494. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last year cost $46 and departed from Chania. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Athens which costs $766 on average, and New York to Athens, which costs $633 on average.

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

When flying to Athens in October, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Friday if you are looking for the best rates.

Is October 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 October?

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

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

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $902 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 October?

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 October was $392.

Good to know - flights to Athens in October

Low season

January

Cheapest flight in October

$223

Average price round-trip in October

$907

Good deal round-trip

$1,276

Good deal one-way

$794
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Athens
(avg. price in October)
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FAQs for booking flights to Athens in October

  • Are flights to Athens cheaper in October?

    No, in October 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 October a good time to fly to Athens?

    October is off-peak in Athens. Prices are often lower and crowds smaller with fewer travelers than usual, but some flight schedules may be reduced.

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

    October 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 October

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Athens in October? In October, 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Athens for the following prices or less: from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $541, from Newark Airport $727.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and October travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest October flight deals to Athens.
  • Set a Price Alert for your October dates to get notified when fares to Athens drop so you can book when the price is right.
  • Be flexible within October: midweek departures and returns offers price better than weekends.
  • If your schedule allows, try early or late-October weeks to avoid peak demand spikes.
  • Look at first flights of the day or late-night returns in October 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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