United States to Greece · 4,929 miles (7,933 km)

New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH) flights

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19,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines19,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines24,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines25,750$40.60–705.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines25,750$40.60–200.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines27,000$29–38
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines27,500$25.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines30,000$5.60–1,055.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines36,200$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines37,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines42,000$56–112
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines60,000$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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from JFK to ATH

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Norse Atlantic Airways logo
    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.

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
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    Aegean Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
    easyJet logo
  • Via Milan (MXP)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Aegean Airlines, easyJet and 3 more
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Emirates logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    easyJet logo
    GQ
    +2
  • Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +1
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    GQ
  • Via Venice (VCE)Delta Air Lines, then Aegean Airlines, Volotea and 2 more
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Volotea logo
    Wizz Air Malta logo
    +1
  • Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    SWISS logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
  • Via Nice (NCE)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    easyJet logo
  • Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    ITA Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +1
    Aegean Airlines logo
    ITA Airways logo
    Ryanair logo
    +1
  • Via Naples (NAP)Delta Air Lines, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    easyJet logo
  • Via London (LGW), then Aegean Airlines, easyJet and 1 more
    Aegean Airlines logo
    easyJet logo
    GQ
  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +2
    Aegean Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Aer Lingus logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Aer Lingus logo
    Ryanair logo
  • Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way
    Brussels Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Brussels Airlines logo
    GQ
  • Via Manchester (MAN)Virgin Atlantic, then Aegean Airlines, easyJet and 1 more
    Virgin Atlantic logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    easyJet logo
    Jet2 logo
  • Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
    Lufthansa logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Lufthansa logo
    GQ
See all 53 in Routes

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.