New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH) flights

An economy award from New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH) starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Norse Atlantic Airways. The two airports are 4,929 miles (7,933 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 53 ways to fly it with one stop, through Geneva, Milan and Boston and more.
How many miles JFK to ATH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 19,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 24,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $40.60–705.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $40.60–200.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 27,000 | $29–38 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 27,500 | $25.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 30,000 | $5.60–1,055.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 36,200 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 37,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 42,000 | $56–112 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 60,000 | $29–38 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JFK to ATH
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Norse Atlantic AirwaysNot in an alliance

Book JFK to ATH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
JFK to ATH with one stop
53 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Geneva (GVA)SWISS the whole way




- Via Milan (MXP)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Aegean Airlines, easyJet and 3 more




GQ+2 - Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way

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GQ - Via Venice (VCE)Delta Air Lines, then Aegean Airlines, Volotea and 2 more


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- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way




- Via Nice (NCE)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet




- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way

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- Via Naples (NAP)Delta Air Lines, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet



- Via London (LGW), then Aegean Airlines, easyJet and 1 more

GQ - Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way

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- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way






- Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way


GQ - Via Manchester (MAN)Virgin Atlantic, then Aegean Airlines, easyJet and 1 more




- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way


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JFK to ATH: common questions
How many miles does JFK to ATH cost?
In economy it starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (23,000), Iberia Club (24,000) and British Airways Club (25,750). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to ATH?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Norse Atlantic Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH).
How far is New York from Athens by plane?
New York (JFK) and Athens (ATH) are 4,929 miles (7,933 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JFK to ATH award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Athens?
The most direct connections are through Geneva (GVA), Milan (MXP), Boston (BOS), Paris (CDG) and Venice (VCE). On 33 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SWISS through Geneva.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.








