Spata-Artemida to New York (ATH–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–JFK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Norse and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,929 miles in approximately 11h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 14 | 339 | 11h11-11h20 | – | SkyTeam | AF, VS |
| N0 Norse | 12 | 789 | 8h23-10h30 | – | – | – |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, IB | 7 | 772 | 11h05 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, IB |
| IZ arkia | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 11:00 AM in New York.
Greece is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Greek passport holders must obtain an approved ESTA before boarding a US-bound flight. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. You need an e-passport with a biometric chip.
Apply at least 72 hours before departure through the official CBP website. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay unless you qualify for the six-month club exemption.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
ATH–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to JFK
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Norse, American Airlines and arkia. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATH to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to JFK is about 11 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,929 miles (7,932 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Warsaw Chopin, London Gatwick and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.