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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Athens

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EY Return flights from $1,404
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Sat 14 Nov$1,404
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,412
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Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$1,412
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$1,412
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,412
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,412
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Thu 25 Mar$1,412
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,728
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,792
Dep. Tue 04 MayRet. Wed 26 May$1,804
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Tue 27 Oct$1,966
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 19 Oct$2,058
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Wed 23 Sep$2,701
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Wed 19 Aug$2,759
Dep. Fri 18 SepRet. Wed 30 Sep$2,836
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Wed 26 Aug$3,033
Dep. Sat 22 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$12,811

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Athens

Return fares from Melbourne to Athens by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$2,247
Aug 2026
$1,608
Sep 2026
$1,769
Oct 2026
$1,540
Nov 2026
$1,209
Feb 2027
$1,314
Mar 2027
$1,312
Apr 2027
$1,505

The cheapest month to fly to Athens is November 2026, with return fares from $1,209 — 46% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2026, from $2,247).

When Should You Fly to Athens?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Athens, with return fares from $1,209. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,247.

Across the year, return fares to Athens average around $1,563. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, March and February, you'll generally pay up to 23% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Athens Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Athens return airfares.

July 2026
$2,247
August 2026
$1,608
September 2026
$1,769
October 2026
$1,540
November 2026
$1,209
February 2027
$1,314
March 2027
$1,312
April 2027
$1,505

Average Melbourne to Athens Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Athens return airfares.

July 2026
$3,276
August 2026
$2,484
September 2026
$3,066
October 2026
$2,610
November 2026
$2,478
December 2026
$3,572
January 2027
$3,357
February 2027
$2,542
March 2027
$2,540
April 2027
$2,674

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Athens

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Athens?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Athens cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Athens is $1127.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Athens?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Athens is 31 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Athens?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Athens is Air China.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Athens take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Athens.

What is the IATA airport code for Athens?

The IATA code for Athens is ATH. It is located in Greece at coordinates 37.93641, 23.94444.

When should you book flights to Athens?

From our data, you should book flights to Athens 60 days out.


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