Cheap Flights from Detroit to Athens
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Athens
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Athens? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Athens vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–29,750 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Athens for specific travel dates.
2026-11-18
DTW - ATH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $25
2026-11-16
DTW - ATH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $57.4
2026-11-18
DTW - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 29,750 Pts + $51.7
2026-11-15
DTW - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 29,750 Pts + $98.5
2026-11-16
DTW - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 29,750 Pts + $98.5
2026-11-17
DTW - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 29,750 Pts + $98.5
Detroit to Athens flight facts
Distance
5,261 mi
8,468 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+7h
Athens is 7 hours ahead of Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Athens
ATH · Eleftherios Venizelos Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Flint - Athens · Flint is 56 mi from Detroit
Flights Columbus - Athens · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Flights South Bend - Athens · South Bend is 156 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Thessaloniki · Thessaloniki is 186 mi from Athens
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Athens
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - ATH
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 75,000 Pts + $119.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - ATH
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 75,000 Pts + $119.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 80,000 Pts + $70.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 80,000 Pts + $70.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 110,000 Pts + $45
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $1593.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Athens (Greece)
Grand Hyatt Athens
From 12,000 Pts or $117
Athens (Greece)
Conrad Athens The Ilisian
From 113,000 Pts or $388
Athens (Greece)
Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $240
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Athens depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Athens.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Athens.
Detroit and Athens are about 5,261 miles (8,468 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,261-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Athens is 7 hours ahead of Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Athens: Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Athens, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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