New York to Rhodes (JFK–RHO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between JFK and RHO, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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JFK: EDT · RHO: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Rhodes.
US passport holders enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Greece is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG), or any Greek island airport, immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Italy, France, Spain, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Greece has dozens of airports on its islands: Santorini (JTR), Mykonos (JMK), Crete Heraklion (HER), Rhodes (RHO), and Corfu (CFU) all receive international flights. Island-hopping by ferry is a core part of Greek travel, with Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, and SeaJets connecting the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Ionian routes.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Athens run about 10 hours on Delta, United, and Emirates. Seasonal nonstop service operates from Philadelphia, Chicago, and Newark. Athens uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. The Athens Metro runs 3 lines: Line 3 connects the airport to Syntagma Square in 40 minutes for EUR 9 ($9.70) one-way. Ferry tickets from Piraeus to Santorini cost EUR 35 to EUR 65 ($38 to $70) economy, taking 5 to 8 hours by standard ferry or 2 hours by high-speed. Greek taverna meals run EUR 10 to EUR 20 ($11 to $22) per person with wine.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Milan Malpensa and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.