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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.Rs38,993 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs38,993, select.
Athens.Rs41,116 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs41,116, select.
Athens.Rs42,137 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs42,137, select.
Athens.Rs42,156 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs42,156, select.
Athens.Rs50,727 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs50,727, select.
Athens.Rs57,814 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound direct flight with Norse Atlantic Airways departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs57,814, select.
Athens.Rs65,227 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs65,227, select.
Athens.Rs66,111 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs66,111, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from Rs110,723
Jul
from Rs50,727
Aug
from Rs41,116
Sep
from Rs38,993
Oct
from Rs42,156
Nov
from Rs42,137
Dec
from Rs65,227
Jan
from Rs67,758
Feb
from Rs75,664
Mar
from Rs72,402
Apr
from Rs57,814
May
from Rs66,111

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International

New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

New York to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs38,993
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week49

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International is Rs95,056. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International.
Delta, Virgin Atlantic and KLM fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International.
As of June 2025, there are 49 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Athens International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Athens International Airport on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 9 hours 35 minutes.

  • Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens six hours ahead of New York.

  • Every week, there are 18 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 01:30 Norse Atlantic Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:55 with Norse Atlantic Airways.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • A variety of airlines offer direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so jetting off to Athens (and then seeing more parts of Greece!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates JFK to ATH flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive without delay 65.22% of the time.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and ATH:

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Rs38,993 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs95,056. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to ATH.

  • September is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from JFK to ATH.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:

  • Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.

  • For the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before you set off.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Athens in January.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JFK to ATH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.

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