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Cheap Flights from Washington to Athens (IAD-ATH)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $452 for one-way flights and $492 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.










Origin airport | Washington Dulles Intl. |
Destination airport | Eleftherios Venizelos |
Airlines serving | Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, ITA Airways, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic |
Roundtrip price | $491 |
Distance | 5155 mi |
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The cheapest times to fly from Washington to Athens
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Washington to Athens are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Washington to Athens with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Washington to Athens
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Washington to Athens: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Washington to Athens
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Washington to Athens in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $452 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Washington to Athens flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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