Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH)

Return selected

origin

Enter the city you're flying from, or choose from the options below

Include nearby airports

selected

destination

. Enter your destination, or choose from the options below

Include nearby airports

selected

Travellers and cabin class, 1 Adult, Economy

Compare Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Athens International

Book the best Athens International fare with no extra fees

Flight deals Cheapest month Find the best route Route info FAQs Tips and advice

Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $898. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Athens.$898 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Athens International on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $898, select.

Athens.$898 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Athens International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $898, select.

Athens.$898 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Athens International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $898, select.

Athens.$899 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Athens International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.

Athens.$899 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Athens International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.

Athens.$936 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $936, select.

Athens.$940 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $940, select.

Athens.$940 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $940, select.

Athens.$944 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $944, select.

Athens.$950 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $950, select.

Athens.$969 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $969, select.

Athens.$969 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $969, select.

Athens.$969 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $969, select.

Athens.$969 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $969, select.

Athens.$971 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 8 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.

Athens.$971 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 8 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in October.

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International

Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International 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

ClosestCheapest

from $898

Search flights

Chicago to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$899
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	10 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	50

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

How much are return flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International is $898. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International?

10 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International?

Lufthansa, Air Canada and United fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International.

How many flights are there a week from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International?

As of September 2026, there are 50 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Athens International is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport on Friday, 2 April 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Athens International?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Athens?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International with?

Currently, TAP Air Portugal and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 15 minutes.
Athens is eight hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, go for the 16:15 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 17:15 with American Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your ORD to ATH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
United is your ticket to exploring Athens (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United.
The most punctual carrier that operates ORD to ATH flights is American Airlines. Its services land as planned 66.67% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ORD and ATH include:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Rome Fiumicino Airport

Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ORD:

Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)

If you have a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your trip.

When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)

August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Athens in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

Explore more of Greece

Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.