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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens flights:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Norse Atlantic Airways

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 656 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to C$ 1,199 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 76–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 10% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,070 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,227, a difference of C$ 157. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 31 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Monastiraki, Acropolis, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 9:38 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 5:58 am.

The flight takes about 9h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% below the route average of C$ 1,150. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens takes 9h 33m, covering 12,757 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 403, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens flights are:

• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 80% on time
• Norse Atlantic Airways: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 36m, compared with 12h 54m via Dublin (DUB) and 13h 26m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Athens is 7 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens range from C$ 883 to C$ 1,482, with an average of C$ 1,150 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 883 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Athens flights:

• • Delta
• • Virgin Atlantic
• • American Airlines
• • Air France