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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.549 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Athens International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 549 €, select.
Athens.558 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Athens International on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 558 €, select.
Athens.574 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 6 May.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Athens International on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 574 €, select.
Athens.583 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Athens International on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 583 €, select.
Athens.584 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Tue, 13 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Athens International on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.
Athens.584 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Athens International on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.
Athens.588 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Athens International on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 588 €, select.
Athens.590 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Athens International on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 590 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Apr
from 583 €
May
from 584 €
Jun
from 805 €
Jul
from 781 €
Aug
from 584 €
Sep
from 610 €
Oct
from 590 €
Nov
from 588 €
Dec
from 807 €
Jan
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Feb
from 591 €
Mar
from 549 €

Direct flights from Philadelphia International to Athens International

Philadelphia International to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Philadelphia International to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Philadelphia to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found549 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time9 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week33

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Athens International is 549 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia International to Athens International.
Iberia, Finnair and American Airlines fly direct from Philadelphia International to Athens International.
As of April 2025, there are 33 flights per week flying from Philadelphia International to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Athens International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Athens International Airport on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

  • The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia.

  • Flights from PHL to ATH start at 18:30 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:35 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you get on your PHL to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • American Airlines offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PHL and ATH:

    • Naples International Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • 286 € is currently the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 549 €. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PHL to ATH.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from PHL to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • PHL's address is Industrial Highway and Island Road.

  • 78.93% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Athens in January.

  • The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

Explore more of Greece

  • Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.

  • Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Philadelphia to Athens

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