International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Athens
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Athens International Airport (ATH). 5,142 miles, connecting flights only.
DCA to ATH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,142 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 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
- Wednesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadAthens vs Washington
Washington to Athens
Round trips from $370
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Sat, Jan 9.
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 Washington to Athens
No nonstop service: 15 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, PHL, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- 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
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via CUN · 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.
- New York (JFK)AAB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Washington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between DCA and ATH. Every itinerary connects, most often through JFK, BOS or YYC, 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 $370; September 2026 is the most expensive at $536 and up, a difference of $166 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday 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 Washington. 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 Washington to AthensWashington to Athens: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Athens?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Washington (DCA) to Athens (ATH) takes 9h 50m of flying plus a layover, usually 12h 50m or more door to door across 5,142 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to ATH?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Washington (DCA) and Athens (ATH). The most common connections are through JFK, BOS and YYC.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Athens?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Athens (ATH), starting at $370 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington 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 Washington and Athens?
Athens is 7 hours ahead of Washington. DCA 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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