Cheap flights from Chicago to Athens
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Athens and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $800 |
Tap Air Portugal
1 stop
27 hr
Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $800 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $489 |
Tap Air Portugal
1 stop
26 hr
Wed, Jul 22
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The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $489 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $1,112 |
United
Nonstop
11 hr
Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19
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The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $1,112 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $1,122 |
LOT
1 stop
14 hr
Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Athens is currently $1,122 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $2,920 |
Air Serbia
1 stop
27 hr
Sat, Aug 1 — Sun, Aug 16
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $2,920 | |
| Fastest flight | 10 hr 15 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Athens takes 10 hr 15 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Chicago to Athens per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Athens is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| November Cheapest
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Typical prices: $495–720 |
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| June Most expensive
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Typical prices: $1,150–1,500 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to Athens
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Athens in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $1,112Typical price: $630–1,6007 weekly nonstop flightsORD - ATH Every day28 weekly connecting flightsORD - ATH Every day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $1,108Typical price: $630–1,7003 weekly nonstop flightsORD - ATH Every Thu, Fri, Sat8 weekly connecting flightsORD - ATH Every day
- Deltafrom $1,121Typical price: $640–1,60070 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - ATH Every day
- Lufthansafrom $1,094Typical price: $630–1,60029 weekly connecting flightsORD - ATH Every day
- British Airwaysfrom $1,109Typical price: $660–1,95024 weekly connecting flightsORD - ATH Every day
- Air Canadafrom $1,156Typical price: $810–2,00018 weekly connecting flightsORD - ATH Every day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- 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 23 min 75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi
Popular airports near Athens
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Athens center and popularity with travelers.
- Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)Athens Greece 38 min 12 mi
- Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)Kalamata Greece 2 hr 33 min 112 mi
- Araxos Airport (GPA)Patras Greece 2 hr 54 min 126 mi
- Preveza International Airport (PVK)Preveza Greece 3 hr 38 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 Tap Air Portugal from $800. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $489.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,112, flying from May 3 to May 19.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,108, flying from May 3 to May 19.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,121, flying from May 3 to May 19.
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,094, flying from May 10 to May 25.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,109, flying from May 11 to May 27.
- The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,156, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens starts at $800 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $489 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.
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.
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 nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 70 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:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 70 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:
- American offers 3 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
- Lufthansa offers 29 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
- British Airways offers 24 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
- Air Canada offers 18 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $800. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $489.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,112, flying from May 3 to May 19.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,108, flying from May 3 to May 19.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,121, flying from May 3 to May 19.
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,094, flying from May 10 to May 25.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,109, flying from May 11 to May 27.
- The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Athens is $1,156, flying from May 10 to May 26.
United and American fly direct from Chicago to Athens.
- There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 3 American direct flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Athens at price $1,122 is offered by LOT from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
United and American fly direct from Chicago to Athens.
- There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 3 American direct flights from Chicago to Athens per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Athens on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Athens start at $1,112 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 $2,920 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 16 with Air Serbia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Athens start at $800 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13.
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.
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 $1,122 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with LOT.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Athens at price $1,122 is offered by LOT from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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