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	$800	Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Athens is currently $800
Cheapest one-way flight	$489	Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 26 hr Wed, Jul 22	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	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	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	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
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

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

United

Nonstop

from $1,112

Typical price: $630–1,600

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ATH Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day
American

Nonstop

from $1,108

Typical price: $630–1,700

3 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ATH Every Thu, Fri, Sat

8 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day
Delta

from $1,121

Typical price: $640–1,600

70 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ATH Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,094

Typical price: $630–1,600

29 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day
British Airways

from $1,109

Typical price: $660–1,950

24 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATH Every day
Air Canada

from $1,156

Typical price: $810–2,000

18 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 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Athens

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:

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.

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:

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 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 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:

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.

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 $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.

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

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.

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.