New York to Athens
~10h flight each way. Cash vs points analysis for one of the most popular routes from the US.
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Search New York to AthensWhat's a good fare?
Jaunt uses a flight-time-based scoring model to determine whether a fare is a good deal. For New York to Athens (20 hours round-trip), here are the benchmarks:
Economy
$600
fair value RT
Premium Economy
$1,200
fair value RT
Business/First
$1,800
fair value RT
Fares below these thresholds are scored as great deals. Above 115% of the threshold is above average.
Best award programs for this route
Turkish Miles&Smiles
Business class. 45K miles RT, Istanbul lounge is world-class
Air Canada Aeroplan
Business class. Good availability on partner airlines
Avianca LifeMiles
Business class. No fuel surcharges on Star Alliance partners
When to go
Peak season
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Best weather and atmosphere. Highest fares and most crowded.
Shoulder season
Apr, Jul
Good weather, moderate prices. Often the best time to visit.
Off-season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Nov, Dec
Lowest fares. Weather may be less ideal, but fewer crowds.
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