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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Athens from $561

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ATH
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in March or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,375

One-way from

$561

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,872
22/3-28/3
  • 22/3-28/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 86h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Athens
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($334 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/322:35MEL - ATH
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/316:05ATH - MEL
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,375
Thu 24/713:00MEL - ATH
1 stop26h 20mScoot
Fri 15/809:35ATH - MEL
1 stop27h 40mScoot
Deal found 21/2$1,383
Wed 14/520:00MEL - ATH
1 stop43h 20mAir China
Wed 20/814:15ATH - MEL
1 stop41h 20mAir China
Deal found 20/2$1,430
Sat 22/322:40MEL - ATH
2 stops25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 29/315:50ATH - MEL
2 stops43h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,464
Sun 11/505:55MEL - ATH
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 18/509:35ATH - MEL
1 stop42h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,577
Fri 30/505:00MEL - ATH
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/614:25ATH - MEL
1 stop30h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,668
Sun 1/613:30MEL - ATH
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Tue 10/614:05ATH - MEL
2 stops31h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2$1,745
Sat 10/515:15MEL - ATH
1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 22/512:05ATH - MEL
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,778
Mon 30/606:00AVV - ATH
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/809:35ATH - AVV
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,858
Wed 2/714:55AVV - ATH
2 stops36h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 2/823:10ATH - AVV
2 stops40h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$13,896

Find flights from Melbourne to Athens within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

22:35-06:35

1 stop41h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 28/3

16:05-22:35

2 stops45h 30m

$1,375

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

20:00-08:20

1 stop43h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 20/8

14:15-14:35

1 stop41h 20m

$1,430

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

21:30-08:20

1 stop41h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/9

09:35-20:15

1 stop27h 40m

$1,439

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

22:40-15:00

2 stops25h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 29/3

15:50-19:55

2 stops43h 05m

$1,464

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

05:55-08:20

1 stop33h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 18/5

09:35-11:00

1 stop42h 25m

$1,577

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

05:00-06:10

1 stop32h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/6

14:25-03:25

1 stop30h 00m

$1,668

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

13:30-11:45

2 stops29h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/6

14:05-04:20

2 stops31h 15m

$1,745

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

15:15-12:25

1 stop28h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 22/5

12:05-22:10

1 stop27h 05m

$1,778

MelbourneAthens

AVV - ATH

AVVATH

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 30/6

06:00-21:10

3 stops46h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/8

09:35-22:50

2 stops30h 15m

$1,858

MelbourneAthens

AVV - ATH

AVVATH

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/7

06:00-15:00

2 stops40h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/8

23:10-22:50

2 stops40h 40m

$13,896

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Athens

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Athens including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Athens. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Athens (average of $1,211). Flying from Melbourne to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Athens at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Athens. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Athens flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from Melbourne to Athens to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 19.7 km from the centre vof the city. Eleftherios V. is the only Athens airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 14 airlines have flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Athens round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China ($1,430), Turkish Airlines ($1,464), and Singapore Airlines ($1,577) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Athens. Air China is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Athens one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Athens are Scoot ($561), Sichuan Airlines ($1,077), and Singapore Airlines ($1,971).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Athens?

    Melbourne to Athens flights have a stopover in Singapore most often. Doha is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Athens. Doha is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Athens flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $132 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Athens flights?

    Melbourne to Athens flights have a stopover in Beijing the least frequently. Kuala Lumpur sees the next fewest stopovers on Melbourne to Athens flights. Istanbul sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Melbourne to Athens route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Athens (average of $1,211). Flying from Melbourne to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air ChinaCheapest$993Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,490Average$1,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,576Average$1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,612Average$2,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,685Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,736Average$2,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,767Average$2,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,805Average$2,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,831Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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