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Flights from Athens to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 667 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,247 and C$ 1,128 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Athens and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from Athens and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 33m. The most common departure time is 11:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Athens and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Athens to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Athens at 11:35 am and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 3:05 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Athens to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 12:35 pm and lands at 4:15 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Athens to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Athens to Chicago flights

  • Which is the better landing airport in Chicago?

    Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is closer to downtown Chicago and therefore a better option if you’re mostly concerned about the proximity to downtown. It is also less busy and therefore shorter lines for passengers. However, they handle far fewer flights between Athens and Chicago and all flights landing at MDW involve at least one layover en route.

  • Which airline is best suited for unaccompanied minors from Athens to Chicago?

    When booking a flight for a child to fly alone, Lufthansa is a good choice. They have an unaccompanied minors service which ensures that your child is well taken care of during the entire trip. This means that they will have someone looking after them while in the cabin, during layovers, and upon landing when going through security and immigration.

  • How can I access my hotel in downtown Chicago from O’Hare International Airport?

    If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, the CTA Blue Line is well worth considering as it runs directly from ORD to downtown Chicago, after which you will have to seek alternative means to get you from downtown to your hotel. The taxi is a more convenient option as the driver will be happy to drop you off at any location within the city center and even the outskirts depending on where your hotel is located.

  • What are the benefits of upgrading to first class for this route?

    If you have the option of upgrading seat classes, it is always worth taking. First-class seats are much more comfortable with extra legroom, and you get top-quality service with the meals and drinks. Furthermore, you will have priority boarding allowing you to settle in for your flight much quicker as well as access to the first-class lounge where you can hang out while waiting to board your flight.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Athens to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Athens to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, KLM, Delta, and Air France.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Chicago?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Athens and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Athens to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from Athens to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Athens with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Chicago

  • British Airways offers two options for passengers flying Economy Class. There is Basic Economy and Economy Fully Flex. The Economy Fully Flex ticket is changeable and refundable and you get the first checked bag as well as the option to select your seat in advance for free.
  • American Airlines, Iberia, and Finnair are the only airlines with a direct connection from Athens (ATH) to Chicago (ORD). All other airlines will require at least one layover in Europe which could extend your travel time by almost two hours.
  • American Airlines is a good option to book when traveling with the kids. They have seatback on-demand video for all passengers which should keep your kids entertained. Furthermore, they provide free lunches even in the economy cabin.
  • Athens International Airport is about 21 miles from downtown Athens. The quickest way would be taking a taxi or other private means although the train is the cheapest and can sometimes be more convenient during rush hour traffic.
  • To make your trip more sustainable, you can try flying with an airline that offers travelers the chance to offset carbon emissions for their trip. American Airlines and Lufthansa are particularly good choices because of their partnership with Cool Effect and Compensaid respectively.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Athens to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Eleftherios V. to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Athens Eleftherios V. to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
11h 30mATH-ORD
directAlaska Airlines
11h 35mATH-ORD
directFinnair
11h 35mATH-ORD
directIberia
11h 30mATH-ORD
directLufthansa
11h 40mATH-ORD
directUnited Airlines
11h 40mATH-ORD
directBritish Airways
11h 30mATH-ORD

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