International route
Cheap flights from Atlanta to Athens
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Athens International Airport (ATH). 5,688 miles, connecting flights only.
ATL to ATH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,688 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 50mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadAthens vs Atlanta
Atlanta to Athens
Round trips from $435
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Atlanta to Athens
No nonstop service: 24 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, ANC, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, PHX, PHL, LAX, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, LAX, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADL2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AAB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between ATL and ATH. Every itinerary connects, most often through LAX, JFK or BOS, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $435; September 2026 is the most expensive at $555 and up, a difference of $120 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Athens is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Athens: The Acropolis and the gateway to the islands
Athens has grown into a major transatlantic gateway, with nonstops from New York, Newark, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia and Atlanta in summer. The Acropolis, the food and ferries or short flights to Santorini, Mykonos and Crete make it a two-in-one trip.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October are warm and manageable; the sea is swimmable May–October. July–August is very hot (100°F+) and crowded; winter is mild, quiet and cheap.
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Search Atlanta to AthensAtlanta to Athens: common questions
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Athens?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Atlanta (ATL) to Athens (ATH) takes 10h 50m of flying plus a layover, usually 13h 50m or more door to door across 5,688 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to ATH?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Atlanta (ATL) and Athens (ATH). The most common connections are through LAX, JFK and BOS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Athens?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Atlanta (ATL) to Athens (ATH), starting at $435 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Atlanta to Athens flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Athens?
Athens is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta. ATL is on America/New York time and ATH on Europe/Athens time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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