Ancient ruins, island hopping & Mediterranean sunsets — at deal prices
Greece has surged in popularity and airlines have responded with more direct routes from the US than ever. Athens now has nonstop flights from New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and more. Once you arrive, budget airlines and ferries make island-hopping to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, and dozens of other islands surprisingly affordable.
March through May and September through November offer the best fares. Peak summer (July-August) is most expensive but has the most flight options.
Real deals from this week - subscribers get these and more, every Friday.
This week: direct flights to LA from £572, New York from £623, San Francisco from £588 - plus premium cabin deals for subscribers. Save up to 25% vs typical prices.
JFK to Tel Aviv is 37% below its typical price this week - plus direct flights to Cancun from Newark under $400 and a Dubai deal flying Emirates nonstop.
Paris for $1048 round-trip from Dulles - 57% below the typical median price - plus direct flights to London from $880 and Frankfurt from $1234. Summer Europe deals are here.
Icelandair is offering BOS to Reykjavik at 53% below typical prices this week - plus direct flights to Barcelona for $587 and Miami for just $157 round-trip.
MAN to Dublin for just £30 return - 79% below the typical £140 fare - plus Copenhagen for £36 and Faro for £43, all direct from Manchester.
Cape Town to London Heathrow for just $1271 round-trip - 68% below the typical median price of $3,923 - plus SIN to Tokyo for $345 and HKG to Tokyo for $193.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Greece?
March through May and October through November offer the best fares. Roundtrips from NYC are often $450-600 in shoulder season, compared to $800+ in peak summer.
How do I get to the Greek islands?
Fly into Athens and take a domestic flight (Aegean, Sky Express — often $50-100) or ferry to the islands. Some islands like Crete and Rhodes have direct international flights in summer.
Which Greek islands are the cheapest to visit?
Crete and Rhodes are typically the most affordable islands with more budget accommodation. Santorini and Mykonos are the most expensive. Lesser-known islands like Naxos and Paros offer great value.
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