Athens is the city most Greece trips start in. The Acropolis stands over the old Plaka quarter, the National Archaeological Museum holds the finds from across the country, and the ferries to the islands leave from Piraeus, the port at the edge of the city. The airport, ATH, sits on the east side of the city.
The airport’s route map doesn’t list a nonstop between Indianapolis and Athens, and every itinerary Google Flights priced on October 9 for the dates we read connected at least once. The cheapest fare was $862 for two days leaving March 10. United with Swiss through Newark and Zurich sold at that price, and so did United alone and United with Air Canada or Lufthansa on one leg. Delta through New York JFK was $876 on those dates. December was $865 for a week leaving December 1, on Delta through New York JFK, with KLM and Delta through Amsterdam at the same price. April and May were $968 and $970. The lowest round trip we’ve recorded on this route is $596, from March 2024.
Cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Athens
On October 9, 2026 we priced every departure from November 2026 through May 2027 at every trip length from two days to two weeks. November and December were $865, for nine days and a week. January was $869 for nine days, February $868 for fourteen, and March $862 for two. April and May jumped to $968 and $970, for twelve days and six. A typical date cost $969 in November, $1144 in December, $921 in January and February, $970 in March, $1030 in April and $1097 in May.
| Departure month | Lowest round trip seen | Typical fare that month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $865 (Nov 8 to 17, 9 days) | $969 |
| December 2026 | $865 (Dec 1 to 8, 7 days) | $1144 |
| January 2027 | $869 (Jan 9 to 18, 9 days) | $921 |
| February 2027 | $868 (Feb 23 to Mar 9, 14 days) | $921 |
| March 2027 | $862 (Mar 10 to 12, 2 days) | $970 |
| April 2027 | $968 (Apr 18 to 30, 12 days) | $1030 |
| May 2027 | $970 (May 5 to 11, 6 days) | $1097 |
Airlines that fly Indianapolis to Athens
This is what Google Flights showed on the dates we checked, not a schedule, so treat it as the shape of the route rather than a promise.
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Indianapolis to Athens fare history
All of these fares were on Google Flights on an Indianapolis search on October 9, 2026, and the times are for the quickest itinerary at each fare. The $862 trip leaving March 10 departs Indianapolis at 3:00 PM and lands in Athens at 12:55 PM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 12:25 PM on the 12th. The $865 trip leaving December 1 departs Indianapolis at 7:05 AM and lands in Athens at 9:35 AM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 11:45 AM on the 8th. The $968 trip leaving April 18 departs Indianapolis at 1:50 PM and lands in Athens at 10:35 AM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 11:45 AM on the 30th.
Indianapolis to Athens flight questions
Is there a nonstop from Indianapolis to Athens? No. The airport doesn’t list one, and every itinerary we priced on October 9 for the dates we read had at least one stop. The quickest $862 itinerary leaving March 10 connected twice going out, in Newark and Zurich, and once coming back.
How long is the flight? The $862 trip leaving March 10 took 14 hours 55 minutes going out and 15 hours coming back. The $865 Delta trip leaving December 1 took 19 hours 30 minutes going out and 15 hours 45 minutes coming back, with an 8-hour layover in New York JFK going out.
What’s a good price? Under $870 round trip, which November through March reached, from $862 to $869. April and May started at $968 and $970.
Do I need a passport? Yes. Greece is international, and to fly back into the United States you need a passport book (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).
Where is the airport? The airport, ATH, sits on the east side of the city.
Which airport does this fare use? Indianapolis International, IND. Every fare on this page is an Indianapolis search.
Do the cheap fares include a bag? Each airline on this page sells a fare with its own bag rules. Read the bag line on the fare before you buy.
If Athens is the plan but the dates don’t fit, Madrid and Geneva are two of the other Europe routes we track from Indianapolis. All our Europe routes are in the Europe list.
Note: the fares above are historical and airfare prices change constantly. They may not include baggage fees, which vary by airline and ticket class. Always confirm the current price and any add-on fees directly with the airline before booking.