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Cheap flights to Athens from R7 872

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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BOS — ATH
May 21 — May 281
1 adult
Sal 21/5
Sal 28/5

Flights to Athens in 2024

Find the latest flights to Athens in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches and data was last updated on 16 Mayıs 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 990

Return from

R8 747

One-way from

R7 872
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH)

Cheap flights to Athens in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Athens in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches and data was last updated on 16 Mayıs 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Athens in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Paz 26/521:45JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mEgypt Air
Per 30/519:35ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEgypt Air
Deal found 14/5R10 988
Paz 26/521:45JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEgypt Air
Per 30/519:35ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEgypt Air
Deal found 15/5R11 189
Pzt 3/619:00JNB - ATH
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Pzt 10/614:00ATH - JNB
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5R11 480
Pzt 20/59:55JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Pzt 27/519:30ATH - JNB
2 stops38h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R11 553
Pzt 3/619:35JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 55mSWISS
Pzt 10/620:40ATH - JNB
2 stops37h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/5R11 644
Paz 2/614:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Cmt 8/61:00ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R11 845
Pzt 3/619:35JNB - ATH
2 stops22h 45mSWISS
Pzt 10/620:40ATH - JNB
2 stops37h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/5R12 154
Paz 2/69:55JNB - ATH
2 stops24h 20mEtihad Airways
Paz 9/614:25ATH - JNB
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R12 246
Per 30/522:35JNB - ATH
1 stop29h 30mEthiopian Air
Pzt 10/61:00ATH - JNB
1 stop27h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R12 537

Athens 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Athens in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches and data were last updated on 16 Mayıs 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Athens in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Paz 10/1110:05JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Paz 24/1114:55ATH - JNB
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R8 747
Paz 10/1110:05JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Paz 24/1117:40ATH - JNB
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R9 221
Paz 10/1119:35JNB - ATH
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Paz 24/1113:25ATH - JNB
2 stops44h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 16/5R10 022
Paz 26/521:45JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mEgypt Air
Per 30/519:35ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEgypt Air
Deal found 14/5R10 988
Paz 26/521:45JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEgypt Air
Per 30/519:35ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEgypt Air
Deal found 15/5R11 189
Pzt 9/99:55JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Çar 25/914:25ATH - JNB
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R11 371
Pzt 3/619:00JNB - ATH
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Pzt 10/614:00ATH - JNB
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 16/5R11 480
Pzt 20/59:55JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Pzt 27/519:30ATH - JNB
2 stops38h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R11 553
Pzt 3/619:35JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 55mSWISS
Pzt 10/620:40ATH - JNB
2 stops37h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/5R11 644

Flights to Athens departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Athens, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches and data was last updated on 16 Mayıs 2024.
Browse some of the flights available to Athens departing last-minute. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
Paz 26/521:45JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mEgypt Air
Per 30/519:35ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEgypt Air
Deal found 14/5R10 988
Paz 26/521:45JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEgypt Air
Per 30/519:35ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEgypt Air
Deal found 15/5R11 189
Paz 26/519:00JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Per 30/56:00ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 15/5R13 922
Paz 26/517:55JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Çar 29/53:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/5R14 778
Paz 26/517:55JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines
Çar 29/53:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R14 833
Sal 21/513:25JNB - ATH
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Çar 22/518:05ATH - JNB
1 stop23h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/5R15 270
Paz 26/518:50JNB - ATH
1 stop22h 10mAir France
Per 30/518:55ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 25mAir France
Deal found 14/5R15 835
Paz 26/519:00JNB - ATH
2 stops23h 35mAustrian Airlines
Per 30/521:25ATH - JNB
2 stops36h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 15/5R16 983
Sal 21/513:35JNB - ATH
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Çar 22/521:50ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R17 220

One-way flights to Athens

Explore one-way flight options to Athens for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches and data was last updated on 16 Mayıs 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Athens in the near future. Book a round-trip flight to Athens instead by using the search form above.
Per 22/89:55JNB - ATH
2 stops26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R7 872
Cum 14/621:45JNB - ATH
1 stop31h 15mAegean Airlines
Deal found 15/5R8 856
Cum 14/610:45JNB - ATH
2 stops37h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/5R9 512
Çar 12/61:15JNB - ATH
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/5R9 822
Per 13/69:55JNB - ATH
2 stops24h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R9 949
Çar 12/61:15JNB - ATH
3 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R10 296
Per 22/89:55JNB - ATH
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R10 332
Per 13/612:10JNB - ATH
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R10 642
Per 13/61:15JNB - ATH
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R11 608

Find flights to Athens within your budget

Locate flights to Athens that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches and data was last updated on 16 Mayıs 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

R8 747 - R13 357

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 10/11

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Paz 24/11

2 stops19h 25m

R8 747

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 10/11

2 stops17h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Paz 24/11

2 stops44h 10m

R10 022

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 26/5

1 stop19h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Per 30/5

1 stop12h 35m

R10 988

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 9/9

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Çar 25/9

1 stop19h 10m

R11 371

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 3/6

1 stop17h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Pzt 10/6

1 stop19h 30m

R11 480

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Pzt 3/6

1 stop16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Pzt 10/6

2 stops37h 30m

R11 644

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 2/6

1 stop13h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Cmt 8/6

1 stop13h 05m

R11 845

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Per 30/5

1 stop27h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sal 11/6

1 stop28h 05m

R12 847

Johannesburg OR TamboAthens Eleftherios V.

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Paz 2/6

1 stop24h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Paz 9/6

1 stop22h 40m

R13 357

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Average price of flights to Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Athens is currently R9 877 while a return flight costs R11 367. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Athens (average of R533). Flying to Athens in December will prove the most costly (average of R731). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R9 713

February

R10 259

March

R11 389

April

R11 772

May

R12 118

June

R12 902

July

R13 029

August

R13 029

September

R12 774

October

R11 644

November

R11 006

December

R13 321

Temperature and rainfall in Athens by month

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

ATH

Temperature

10 - 28 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Athens. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Athens. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 16 Mayıs 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Egypt Air, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa to Athens. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8,1
Very Good
894 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7,9
Good
47 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7,8
Good
1 994 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7,7
Good
4 387 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

  • How long is the flight to Athens?

    Flights to Athens, Greece from South Africa can take anywhere between 13-30h depending on your stopovers. If you're flying from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, you can expect flights to have a single stop and a travel time of around 12 and a half to 13h. Flights from Cape Town International Airport with one stopover will take around 12h and 30min. If you're flying from Durban, you can expect a travel time of closer to 17h with multiple stopovers.

  • Are there direct flights to Athens?

    There are currently no direct flights to Athens, Greece from South Africa, but you will find flights with a single stopover and a travel time of under 15h. Flights from Johannesburg typically have one stopover in Cairo before flying to Athens. If you’re travelling from Cape Town International Airport, you can expect Athens flight deals to have a single stopover at Addis Ababa International Airport. Flights from Durban to Athens typically have the first stop in Johannesburg with a second stopover in Cairo or Istanbul.

  • How do you get from Athens airport(s) to the city centre?

    Once you arrive at Athens International Airport, Athens, you'll have a few options for getting to the city centre. Metro Line Three connects the airport to the city and will take roughly 40min. Tickets can be bought from the information kiosks for both the Metro and the bus. The X95 bus will cost a little less and will take close to an hour to reach the city centre. If you use the Suburban railway, you can travel to Plakentias station, which connects to the rest of the city. Taxis are available outside Exit Three on the Arrivals level and will take around 40min to get to the city. You can also make use of local taxi apps in Athens, Greece.

  • What are some things to do in Athens?

    Athens in Greece is widely considered a popular travel destination for those visiting the country for its historic remnants of Ancient Greece, coupled with local modern culture and an array of local cuisine. Spend time visiting the 5th-century Acropolis on a guided tour for your benefit. As a history fan, you’ll want to spend time visiting the many museums in Athens, including the Numismatic Museum of Athens, as well as the War Museum, the Byzantine Museum, and one of the biggest archaeological museums in Greece, The National Archaeological Museum. A trip to Hadrian's Library is also a must-see for scholars, with its ancient history of housing documents and reading halls. If you’re looking to catch some sun, spend time at Edem Beach and frolic in the surf. If you love art, spend time on a street art tour with a local artist showing you hidden gems. Limba Rage Room is one place to let loose and smash TV’s, plates, glasses and many other household items. End your days with a sunset over the city and watch the Acropolis come alive with lights from Lycabettus Hill.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Athens?

    South Africans are required to get a Greek Schengen visa before travelling to Athens. It’s recommended that you apply two to three months before your planned arrival.

  • What does ATH mean?

    This is defined as Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH). Codes like ATH are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    Travellers will need to book flights to Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they wish to fly to Athens. The Athens airport is 19,7 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport typically cost R371, while return flights cost around R1 001.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

    A return flight to Athens will typically cost around R132, however they can be found for as little as R55.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Cape Town offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

    Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (0,0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport).

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