Private charter · PHX → ATO
Phoenix to Athens
1,697 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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Trade about 35½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix to Ohio University Airport in Athens, 1,697 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 1,697 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 35½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Phoenix
Airports in Phoenix
PHX
Major airportPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Phoenix · KPHX
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,489 ft
AZA
Commercial airportMesa Gateway Airport
Mesa · KIWA
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,401 ft
KGEU
Regional airportGlendale Municipal Airport
Glendale
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,150 ft
SCF
Regional airportScottsdale Airport
Scottsdale · KSDL
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,249 ft
DVT
Regional airportPhoenix Deer Valley Airport
Phoenix · KDVT
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,196 ft
GYR
Regional airportPhoenix Goodyear Airport
Goodyear · KGYR
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,500 ft
Arriving Athens
Airports in Athens
ATO
Regional airportOhio University Airport
Albany · KUNI
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,600 ft
When you land
Things to do in Athens
Athens is a classic college town set among the wooded hills of southeastern Ohio, home to Ohio University, founded in 1804 as the first university in the old Northwest Territory. The university and its medical school and hospital dominate the local economy, and the brick streets of Court Street and the College Green give the town its character. The surrounding region is rural and beautiful, with the Wayne National Forest, lakes and farms, and a strong local food and craft brewing scene supported by the Athens Farmers Market.
- 01
Ohio University College Green
The historic heart of the campus, surrounded by brick buildings including Cutler Hall, is one of the oldest college greens in the Midwest and opens onto Court Street’s shops and restaurants.
- 02
Hocking Hills State Park
About half an hour north, trails lead to Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Conkle’s Hollow, with cabins and treetop lodging nearby.
- 03
Athens Farmers Market
Held on Saturdays year-round and on Wednesdays in season, this well-known market showcases local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and pawpaws.
- 04
Strouds Run State Park
On the eastern edge of Athens, the park surrounds Dow Lake with wooded trails for hiking and biking, a beach and canoe and kayak rentals.
- 05
Kennedy Museum of Art
Housed in Lin Hall at the Ridges, the former Athens Lunatic Asylum, the museum presents rotating exhibitions and collections including Southwest Native American textiles.
- 06
Jackie O’s Brewery
Athens’ acclaimed craft brewery runs a downtown pub and a production taproom, and is known for barrel-aged and experimental beers made with local ingredients.
Questions
Phoenix to Athens flights
How long is a private flight from Phoenix to Athens?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,697 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 35½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Phoenix to Athens use?
You can depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), or Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU) and arrive at Ohio University Airport (ATO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Phoenix to Athens cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Phoenix and Athens?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Athens back to Phoenix are priced the same way.
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Athens to Phoenix
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