Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens (WAS - ATH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$906	Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 28 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is currently $906
Cheapest one-way flight	$504	Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is currently $504
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,182	United Nonstop 10 hr Sun, Aug 2 — Tue, Aug 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is currently $1,182
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,184	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 31 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Athens is currently $1,184
Cheapest business class flights	$4,014	Aegean, Icelandair 2 stops 18 hr Mon, May 25 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is currently $4,014

Fastest flight	9 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens takes 9 hr 40 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 Washington, D.C. to Athens is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $510–890
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $990–1,550

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Athens

United

Nonstop

from $1,182

Typical price: $920–2,100

7 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - ATH Every day

119 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - ATH Every day
Delta

from $1,171

Typical price: $890–2,100

170 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - ATH Every day
American

from $1,188

Typical price: $860–2,100

55 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA - ATH Every day
British Airways

from $1,153

Typical price: $890–2,100

52 weekly connecting flights

BWI, IAD - ATH Every day
Air Canada

from $1,188

Typical price: $1,000–2,200

36 weekly connecting flights

DCA, IAD - ATH Every day
Air France

from $1,183

Typical price: $1,000–2,250

21 weekly connecting flights

IAD - ATH Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 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 Washington, D.C. to Athens

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $510 to $890.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $906. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $504.

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

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,182, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,171, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,188, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,153, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,188, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 17.
The cheapest Air France flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,183, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens starts at $906 from Sat, Jul 25 to Mon, Aug 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $504 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

9 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Athens.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 119 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 170 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Athens are:

American offers 55 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
British Airways offers 52 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Air Canada offers 36 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Athens.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with Tap Air Portugal from $906. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $504.

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

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,182, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,171, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,188, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,153, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,188, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 17.
The cheapest Air France flight from Washington, D.C. to Athens is $1,183, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 28.

United flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

There are 7 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Athens at price $1,184 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

United flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Athens.

There are 7 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Athens on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Athens start at $1,182 from Sun, Aug 2 to Tue, Aug 18 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Athens start at $4,014 from Mon, May 25 to Mon, Jun 8 with Aegean, Icelandair.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Athens start at $906 from Sat, Jul 25 to Mon, Aug 10.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Athens starts at $1,184 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Athens at price $1,184 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.