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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Athens

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SQ Return flights from $1,922
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Mon 30 Nov$1,922
Dep. Thu 25 FebRet. Wed 10 Mar$2,098
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Dep. Tue 09 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$2,102
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$2,117
Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$2,128
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$2,176
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$2,205
Dep. Thu 12 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$2,266
Dep. Thu 11 MarRet. Thu 25 Mar$2,280
Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Wed 24 Feb$2,286
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$2,286
Dep. Fri 26 FebRet. Fri 12 Mar$2,317
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$2,341
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$2,366
Dep. Thu 04 MarRet. Wed 17 Mar$2,389
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 17 Feb$2,398
Dep. Sat 27 FebRet. Fri 12 Mar$2,417
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$2,431
Dep. Sat 20 FebRet. Sat 06 Mar$2,455
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$2,484
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sat 28 Nov$2,487
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$2,489
Dep. Thu 27 MayRet. Mon 28 Jun$2,500
Dep. Sat 24 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$2,545
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$2,813
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$2,860
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$2,891
Dep. Sat 06 MarRet. Sat 20 Mar$3,018
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Tue 27 Oct$3,021
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$3,321
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Fri 25 Sep$3,375
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Sat 14 Nov$3,377
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$3,926
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Tue 29 Sep$4,081
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Thu 10 Sep$5,520
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 26 Aug$12,314
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$12,750
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$12,750
Dep. Tue 25 AugRet. Sat 05 Sep$12,962

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 $1135.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Athens is 17 November 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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