Return fares to Athens by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Athens is November 2026, with return fares from $1,272 — 51% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $2,576).
Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Athens, with return fares from $1,272. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,576 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Athens average around $1,710. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, February and September, you'll generally pay up to 26% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Athens
These are the average prices for return airfares to Athens
When is the cheapest time to travel to Athens? The cheapest month to travel is typically November.
How much do return flights to Athens cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Athens is $1179.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Athens?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Athens is 25 October 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Athens?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Athens is Batik Air Malaysia.
How long does a direct flight 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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