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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Athens

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CA Return flights from $1,124
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,124
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,124
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Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,141
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$21,436
TR Return flights from $1,227
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,227
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,232
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Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,443
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,447
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,771
Dep. Fri 11 JunRet. Fri 16 Jul$1,986
5J,TR Return flights from $1,356
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,356
CA,VA Return flights from $1,370
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,370
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,469
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Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,905
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 21 Oct$2,160
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$2,169
CA,TR Return flights from $1,416
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,416
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,426
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Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,516
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,519
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$2,033
Dep. Fri 11 JunRet. Fri 16 Jul$2,863
OD,TR Return flights from $1,457
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,457
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,577
GA,TR Return flights from $1,478
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,478
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,540
5J,GQ,TR Return flights from $1,487
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,487
GQ,TR Return flights from $1,489
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,489
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,739
AK,D7,PC,TR Return flights from $1,493
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,493
6E,TR Return flights from $1,500
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,500
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,523
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Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,535
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,623
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,703
Dep. Sat 19 SepRet. Sat 03 Oct$1,830
Dep. Sat 12 JunRet. Sat 26 Jun$2,253
Dep. Fri 11 JunRet. Fri 16 Jul$3,013
D7,PC,TR Return flights from $1,506
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,506
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,878
EY,TR Return flights from $1,521
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,521
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,575
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Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,605
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,655
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,676
Dep. Sat 19 SepRet. Sat 03 Oct$1,927
Dep. Sat 12 JunRet. Sat 26 Jun$2,002
Dep. Fri 11 JunRet. Fri 16 Jul$2,285
EY Return flights from $1,527
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,527
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,527
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Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,658
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 21 Oct$2,280
Dep. Sat 12 JunRet. Sat 26 Jun$2,779
Dep. Fri 11 JunRet. Fri 16 Jul$3,043
Dep. Sat 19 SepRet. Sat 03 Oct$3,155
EY,FR,JQ,TR Return flights from $1,532
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Fri 20 Nov$1,532
Dep. Sat 12 JunRet. Sat 26 Jun$1,844

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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.

Aug 2026
$1,540
Sep 2026
$1,511
Oct 2026
$1,250
Nov 2026
$1,404
Feb 2027
$1,780
Mar 2027
$1,704

The cheapest month to fly to Athens is October 2026, with return fares from $1,250 — 30% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $1,780).

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 $1,250. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,780.

Across the year, return fares to Athens average around $1,532. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 18% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Athens Return Prices

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

August 2026
$1,540
September 2026
$1,511
October 2026
$1,250
November 2026
$1,404
February 2027
$1,780
March 2027
$1,704

Average Melbourne to Athens Return Prices

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

August 2026
$2,414
September 2026
$2,830
October 2026
$2,464
November 2026
$2,409
January 2027
$3,601
February 2027
$2,448
March 2027
$2,517
April 2027
$2,855
May 2027
$2,479

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 October.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Athens cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Athens is $1124.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Athens is 12 August 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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