International route
Cheap flights from Boston to Athens
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Athens International Airport (ATH). 4,744 miles, 9h 5m nonstop.
BOS to ATH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,744 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLB62 airlinesDelta, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadAthens vs Boston
Boston to Athens
Round trips from $335
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
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 Boston to Athens
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 16 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, PHL, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- London (LGW)BANO2 airlines
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Philadelphia (PHL)AA1 airline
- New York (JFK)AA1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Only Delta and JetBlue fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LGW or CLT is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $335; September 2026 is the most expensive at $461 and up, a difference of $126 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Friday 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 Boston. 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 Boston to AthensBoston to Athens: common questions
How long is the flight from Boston to Athens?
A nonstop flight from Boston (BOS) to Athens (ATH) takes about 9h 5m gate to gate, covering 4,744 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BOS to ATH?
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue operate nonstop flights from Boston (BOS) to Athens (ATH), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LGW, CLT and PHL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Athens?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Boston (BOS) to Athens (ATH), starting at $335 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Boston 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 Boston and Athens?
Athens is 7 hours ahead of Boston. BOS 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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