Cheap flights from Athens to New York (ATH–JFK)

ATHAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Greece
JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
United States

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Norse Atlantic Airways fly Athens to New York (ATH–JFK) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 7,930 km (4,930 mi).

From
ATH
Athens
To
JFK
New York
Nonstop
Yes · 3 airlines
Airlines
AA · DL · N0
Cheapest fare found
€323 one-way
Distance
7,930 km (4,930 mi)
Time difference
New York 7 hours behind
Most flights
Delta Air Lines
Time in the air
10h 10m · 8h 40m back
On time (Touchdown Index)
73.4%
Flights a week
DL ~8 · N0 ~2
Aircraft seen
Airbus A330-900 · Airbus A330-300 · Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify

Athens to New York fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: €323 for May 2027 (2 stops). Nonstop from €328.

  1. Oct ’26€328
  2. Nov ’26€364
  3. Dec ’26€348
  4. Jan ’27€369
  5. Apr ’27€369
  6. May ’27€323
  7. Jun ’27€331
  8. Aug ’27€392

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly ATH–JFK

For Athens (ATH) to New York JFK, May 2027 had the lowest fare found (€323). Days in New York average 18–28 °C in May, June, September and October. Set your watch 7 hours back on landing at JFK.

Athens to New York: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.

How much is a flight from Athens (ATH) to New York JFK?

From €323 one-way, the cheapest fare found for May 2027 with 2 stops; nonstop from €328 (found 11 October 2026).

How long is the ATH–JFK flight?

10h 10m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 70 tracked flights; JFK–ATH took 8h 40m.

Which airlines fly ATH–JFK direct?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Norse Atlantic Airways.

What is the cheapest month to fly ATH–JFK?

May 2027, at €323; the dearest month found was €392.

What is the time difference between Athens and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Athens: a ATH departure at noon is 05:00 local time in JFK.

Is ATH–JFK usually on time?

73.4% of 79 ATH–JFK flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 5.1% were over an hour late.

How many ATH–JFK flights a week?

Delta Air Lines 8 and Norse Atlantic Airways 2 each way.

What aircraft fly ATH–JFK?

Airbus A330-900, Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

New York to Athens: the return flight (JFK–ATH)

All 3 airlines also fly JFK–ATH nonstop.

The return takes 8h 40m in the air (median of 16 tracked flights), 90 minutes shorter than ATH–JFK.

Airlines flying ATH–JFK nonstop

AirlineUsually takes off (ATH time)TypeAllianceNotes
American Airlines AA16:08–16:33full-serviceoneworldSeasonal
Delta Air Lines DL10:16–16:06full-serviceSkyTeamSeasonal
Norse Atlantic Airways N007:59–08:38full-service—Seasonal

One-stop alternatives to flying ATH–JFK nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

  • Via London (LHR) with British Airways: 7,970 km (4,950 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Paris (CDG) with Air France: 7,940 km (4,940 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Boston (BOS) with Delta Air Lines: 7,930 km (4,930 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Rome (FCO) with ITA Airways: 7,950 km (4,940 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Geneva (GVA) with SWISS: 7,930 km (4,930 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.

ATH–JFK route map

Great-circle distance 7,930 km (4,930 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Athens and New York

Other arrivals in United States

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Plan your arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Departure

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Athens (ATH), Athens. In our data, 63 airlines fly nonstop from ATH to 167 destinations.

View ATH airport guide →

Arrival

John F. Kennedy International Airport

3 ways into New York, fastest from 35 min:

  • AirTrain + subway (E train) 55 min–1h 15m · $11.75
  • AirTrain + Long Island Rail Road 35–55 min · $14–16
  • Yellow taxi (flat fare to Manhattan) 45 min–1h 30m · $70
Full JFK transport guide →

Weather in New York vs Athens

New York is cooler than Athens in every month, by 5–9°C; the biggest gap is in January (4°C against 13°C). In October it averages 18°C in New York and 24°C in Athens.

Average daily high and low temperature in New York, °C
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
New York4°6°10°17°22°27°29°29°25°18°12°7°
Athens13°14°17°21°27°32°34°34°30°24°19°14°

Average daily highs. Climate normals from New York City and Athens (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.

Other nonstop airport pairs, Athens to New York

Athens and New York are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:

Onward from New York

Places you can't fly to nonstop from ATH, but can from JFK — for a stopover or a second leg.

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Sources

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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.

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