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Flight deals from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 769 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Richmond to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in May.

Richmond to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Richmond to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Richmond to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found341 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Richmond to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Richmond to Athens International is 769 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Richmond to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from 769 €.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Richmond to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Athens International is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Richmond Airport to Athens International Airport on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Richmond Airport and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens six hours ahead of Richmond.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RIC to ATH flight.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RIC and ATH include:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Newark Liberty International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • 341 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from 769 €. These prices can change based on availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from RIC to ATH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RIC to ATH.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)

  • RIC's address is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.

  • 77.63% of flights leaving from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) land at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RIC:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're arriving on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ATH:

  • Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.

  • For the best deal, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

  • Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.

  • Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

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