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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Athens

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EY Return flights from $1,414
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,414
Dep. Thu 28 JanRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,415
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Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$1,415
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Sat 14 Nov$1,415
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,415
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$1,415
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,416
Dep. Thu 12 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,416
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,416
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,416
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$1,416
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$1,417
Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$1,417
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,417
Dep. Sat 20 FebRet. Sat 06 Mar$1,419
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Sun 22 Nov$1,419
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,420
Dep. Thu 25 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$1,420
Dep. Sat 27 FebRet. Fri 12 Mar$1,420
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$1,420
Dep. Thu 04 MarRet. Wed 17 Mar$1,420
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$1,420
Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$1,420
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$1,420
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,422
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,422
Dep. Sat 24 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,423
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,424
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,425
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Sat 14 Nov$1,433
Dep. Wed 28 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,435
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,442
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,442
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sat 14 Nov$1,508
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,508
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,508
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,508
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,508
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Sat 21 Nov$1,508

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 Sydney to Athens

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

Aug 2026
$1,544
Sep 2026
$1,493
Oct 2026
$1,302
Nov 2026
$1,311
Feb 2027
$1,304
Mar 2027
$1,302
May 2027
$2,303

The cheapest month to fly to Athens is October 2026, with return fares from $1,302 — 43% cheaper than the most expensive month (May 2027, from $2,303).

When Should You Fly to Athens?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Athens, with return fares from $1,302. May is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,303.

Across the year, return fares to Athens average around $1,508. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, March and February, you'll generally pay up to 14% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Athens Return Prices

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

August 2026
$1,544
September 2026
$1,493
October 2026
$1,302
November 2026
$1,311
February 2027
$1,304
March 2027
$1,302
May 2027
$2,303

Average Sydney to Athens Return Prices

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

August 2026
$2,730
September 2026
$3,073
October 2026
$2,740
November 2026
$2,505
December 2026
$3,675
February 2027
$2,663
March 2027
$2,624
April 2027
$3,131
May 2027
$2,845

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Athens

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically October.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Athens cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Athens is $1145.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Athens is 24 October 2026.

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

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

How long does a direct flight from Sydney 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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