Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Athens (CHI - ATH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Athens and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$516	Scandinavian Airlines 1 stop 16 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Tue, May 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $516
Cheapest one-way flight	$482	British Airways 1 stop 25 hr Tue, Mar 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $482
Cheapest nonstop flights	$961	United Nonstop 11 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $961
Last-minute weekend getaway	$941	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Athens is currently $941
Cheapest business class flights	$2,956	Air Serbia 1 stop 20 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Fri, Jun 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $2,956

Fastest flight	10 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Athens takes 10 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Athens is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $495–720
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,150–1,500

Popular airlines from Chicago to Athens

Delta

from $956

Typical price: $640–1,600

41 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ATH Every day
United

from $961

Typical price: $630–1,600

22 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $599

Typical price: $620–1,850

19 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day
Lufthansa

from $958

Typical price: $630–1,600

18 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day
Air Canada

from $1,023

Typical price: $800–1,950

15 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day
Qatar Airways

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Athens

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)

Athens Greece 37 min 12 mi
Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)

Kalamata Greece 2 hr 32 min 112 mi
Araxos Airport (GPA)

Patras Greece 2 hr 52 min 126 mi
Preveza International Airport (PVK)

Preveza Greece 3 hr 37 min 173 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Athens

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Athens are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $495 to $720.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from $516. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from $482.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Athens is $956, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Athens is $961, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Athens is $599, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Athens is $958, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,023, flying from May 10 to May 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens starts at $516 from Mon, Apr 27 to Tue, May 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $482 and departs on Tue, Mar 10.

10 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Athens.

Athens has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry weather May–Sep, the peak travel period. Holy Week and Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary) is a key religious event, with church services, candlelit processions and fireworks. The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (summer months, dates vary) features Ancient Greek drama, classical music and dance shows in ancient open-air locations. The Athens Marathon (Nov) follows the route of the iconic 490 BC run.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Athens.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Athens really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Athens.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 41 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Athens are:

United offers 22 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Turkish Airlines offers 19 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Lufthansa offers 18 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Air Canada offers 15 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Athens.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from $516. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from $482.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Athens is $956, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Athens is $961, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Athens is $599, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Athens is $958, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,023, flying from May 10 to May 26.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Athens.

There are 41 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 United connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Air Canada connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Athens at price $941 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Athens.

There are 41 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 United connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Air Canada connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Athens.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Athens start at $961 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Athens, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Athens start at $2,956 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 19 with Air Serbia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Athens start at $516 from Mon, Apr 27 to Tue, May 12.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Athens, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Athens starts at $941 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Athens at price $941 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Athens, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.