Question 1

How long is the flight from New York to Athens?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from New York to Athens typically takes around 9 hours 50 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 11 hours 20 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from New York to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from New York to Athens, averaging around 3 to 4 flights per day, operated by, among others, Delta, Norse and American Airlines. If you want to fly without a layover, it is worth filtering specifically for nonstop flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from New York to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from New York to Athens are operated by, among others, Delta, Norse and American Airlines. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with SAS (via Stockholm, Copenhagen), Swiss (via Zurich, Geneva) and TAP Portugal (via Lisbon). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from New York to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from New York to Athens operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from New York to Athens?

Accepted Answer

On the route from New York to Athens, there are on average around 3 to 4 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from New York to Athens?

Accepted Answer

From New York to Athens, there are around 23 to 24 flights per week. This means you usually have connections available on several days and at various times. Beyond the price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline, and any potential additional fees.

Question 7

When does the first flight from New York to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from New York to Athens usually departs at 12:15 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Athens.

Question 8

When does the last flight from New York to Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from New York to Athens usually departs at 11:55 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
New York Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0916, SK2777 16h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK2778, SK0915 28h 30min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$682
Best option New York Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 direct N00504 09h 05min	Return 08/25/26 direct N00503 10h 30min	Norse Atlantic Airways		$713
New York Athens	Outbound 10/01/26 direct EK0210 09h 10min	Return 10/11/26 direct EK0209 10h 45min	Emirates Airline		$1,048
New York Athens Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (ORY) BF0721, TO3650 17h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (ORY) TO3651, BF0720 21h 15min	French Bee, Transavia France	?	$1,153
New York Athens	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0910, SK2777 18h 25min	Return 10/11/26 2 Stopovers (CPH, ARN) SK2784, SK0408, SK0903 32h 40min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$684
New York Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0916, SK2777 16h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK2778, SK0915 28h 30min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$689
New York Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (ARN) SK0904, SK8424 18h 05min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (CPH, OSL) SK2778, SK0454, SK0907 24h 45min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$691
New York Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0916, SK2777 16h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK2778, SK0915 28h 30min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$693
New York Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (OSL, CPH) SK0908, SK1467, SK2777 17h 55min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (CPH, ARN) SK2778, SK1428, SK0903 24h 45min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$696
New York Athens	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0916, SK2777 16h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK2778, SK0915 28h 30min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$697

Roundtrip from	$681.50
Flight duration	min. 09:15
Return flight duration	min. 11:05
Distance	7948 km
Flights per week	8
Departure airport	Airport New York, all Airports (NYC)
Arrival airport	Airport Athens (ATH)
Destination country	Flights to Greece
Departure airport - Destination country	New York, all Airports - Greece

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