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The cheapest flights right now

Chicago – Athens
Outbound – May 4, 2025
UAORD
1 stop
12h 26m
IAD
ATH
Return – May 17, 2025
UAATH
direct
11h 45m
ORD
$1,049
30 days ago
Chicago – Athens
Outbound – May 4, 2025
UAORD
direct
10h 15m
ATH
Return – May 17, 2025
UAATH
direct
11h 45m
ORD
$1,045
30 days ago
Chicago – Athens
Outbound – May 4, 2025
BAORD
direct
10h 20m
ATH
Return – May 17, 2025
BAATH
direct
11h 40m
ORD
$1,153
30 days ago
Chicago – Athens
Outbound – May 4, 2025
IBORD
direct
10h 20m
ATH
Return – May 17, 2025
IBATH
direct
11h 40m
ORD
$1,149
30 days ago

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Cheapest flight tickets

$655

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$1983

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

10h15

A flight from Chicago to Athens takes on average 10h15.

Best time

September

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Athens is September.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Athens

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Athens (Greece) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is January, with an average flight ticket price of $598 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of July, June and January.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 6 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Air Canada. A ticket from the airline Air Canada to Athens costs on average $653.
The airlines that offer the most flights are British Airways and British Airways.

Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Athens

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $655 to $2536
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $1983
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: April
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :

Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 10°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 10°C.

The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare

destination info :
Athens, Greece
airport :
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH)
local time :

Athens is in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Athens, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 23°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 28°C.

The city of Athens has 1 airport(s): Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos

Useful info about Athens

What is the least touristic period to go to Athens?

If you want to visit Athens during the least touristic period, choose the month of September.

What is the most popular time to travel to Athens?

In Athens, the most popular month is July. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Chicago to Athens?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 6 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Athens is Tuesday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Athens?

When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos.

How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?

The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Athens?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Athens?

In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Athens and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 18 mm in Athens and 130 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Athens and it rains less in Athens. In winter, it is colder in Athens and it rains more in Chicago.

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