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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 12,934. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.R 5,773 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,773, select.
Athens.R 5,942 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,942, select.
Athens.R 6,169 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,169, select.
Athens.R 6,247 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,247, select.
Athens.R 6,484 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,484, select.
Athens.R 6,627 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,627, select.
Athens.R 6,704 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,704, select.
Athens.R 7,094 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,094, select.
Athens.R 7,297 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,297, select.
Athens.R 7,364 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,364, select.
Athens.R 9,729 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,729, select.
Athens.R 10,204 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,204, select.
Athens.R 10,819 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,819, select.
Athens.R 11,148 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,148, select.
Athens.R 12,374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,374, select.
Athens.R 12,951 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,951, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from R 5,773
May
from R 5,942
Jun
from R 7,094
Jul
from R 7,364
Aug
from R 6,169
Sep
from R 6,627
Oct
from R 6,704
Nov
from R 6,484
Dec
from R 6,247
Jan
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Feb
from R 7,297
Mar
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Direct flights from Chicago to Athens International

Chicago to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Athens International

20km from central Athens
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Chicago to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,773
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time10 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week36

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Athens International is R 10,387. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Athens International.
Alaska Airlines, Finnair and British Airways fly direct from Chicago to Athens International.
As of April 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Chicago to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Athens International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Athens International Airport on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) out of here.

  • Around 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Chicago. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.

  • The busiest route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Choose from 6 direct services each week. United Airlines operates a 4:15pm departure between ORD and ATH.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to ATH. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • American Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport taking off from ORD.

  • The most frequently booked airline between ORD and ATH is American Airlines.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to ATH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:

  • 70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Chicago Midway International Airport:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to ATH flight:

  • When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.

  • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight:

  • Flights departing from RFD touch down at their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.

Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Central Athens is around 19 kilometres from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is R 5,773. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,387. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • Snap up cheap flights from Chicago to ATH by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Chicago to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when prices go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Plan your visit to Athens in January for a quieter experience.

  • When booking your Chicago to ATH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Athens

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Athens right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:

  • Your Athens visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that should be on your list include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 225 kilometres northwest of Athens, a visit to Larisa will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

  • Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum.

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