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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Athens

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CA Return flights from $1,186
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 28 Aug$1,186
Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,718
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Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$2,655
LH Return flights from $2,029
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 28 Aug$2,029
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$2,430
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Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$2,510
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$2,541
Dep. Fri 05 FebRet. Fri 19 Feb$3,254
Dep. Fri 26 MarRet. Fri 09 Apr$3,321
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$3,388
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Tue 13 Oct$3,797
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$3,899
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$3,899
Dep. Tue 06 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$3,899
Dep. Tue 06 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$3,899
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Sun 11 Oct$3,901
Dep. Tue 06 OctRet. Sun 01 Nov$3,958
Dep. Thu 01 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$4,128
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$4,147
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Mon 12 Oct$4,240
Dep. Mon 28 SepRet. Mon 12 Oct$4,240
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Wed 30 Sep$4,855
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 14 Jul$5,330
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Thu 03 Sep$5,372
CA,LH Return flights from $2,478
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Thu 03 Sep$2,478
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Sun 11 Oct$4,755

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 $1186.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Athens is 13 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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