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R7 135+ Cheap flights to Athens

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ATH
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

R10 162

One-way from

R7 135

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 207
Ethiopian Air
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  • 14/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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  • 24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Cheapest flights to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Fri 22/1119:40JNB - ATH
1 stop30h 30mAir France
Tue 3/1214:45ATH - JNB
1 stop18h 40mAir France
Deal found 19/11R9 784
Sun 24/1119:35JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Thu 5/1217:15ATH - JNB
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R9 964
Fri 22/119:55JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/126:00ATH - JNB
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R10 216
Fri 22/119:55JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/1213:20ATH - JNB
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11R10 288
Fri 22/1119:40JNB - ATH
2 stops20h 55mKLM
Tue 3/126:00ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 25mKLM
Deal found 19/11R10 811
Thu 21/1120:25JNB - ATH
2 stops22h 50mSWISS
Wed 4/1214:55ATH - JNB
2 stops19h 30mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R11 189
Sat 28/128:20JNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/17:10ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R12 360
Sun 24/1119:35JNB - ATH
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Thu 5/1213:25ATH - JNB
2 stops20h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/11R13 081
Sun 1/1221:45JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 30mEgyptair
Thu 12/1213:15ATH - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 19/11R16 468
Thu 12/128:40JNB - ATH
2 stops29h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 17/13:25ATH - JNB
2 stops28h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R18 216
Fri 27/123:10JNB - ATH
2 stops32h 35mRwandAir
Sat 11/113:15ATH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 19/11R19 279
Mon 2/1219:45JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 18/1213:15ATH - JNB
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R20 847

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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

14:30-5:05

1 stop13h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 20/5

1:40-13:05

1 stop12h 25m

R10 162

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

13:35-12:25

1 stop21h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/5

19:40-16:10

1 stop21h 30m

R10 450

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

17:55-14:50

1 stop19h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 23/5

3:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

R10 667

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:35-12:40

2 stops17h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/3

13:25-9:30

2 stops44h 05m

R10 937

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:55-6:30

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/5

19:30-8:35

2 stops38h 05m

R12 216

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

23:15-23:15

2 stops23h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/5

15:15-8:10

1 stop17h 55m

R12 306

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/12

10:10-0:55

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/12

17:40-22:00

1 stop28h 20m

R12 486

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:35-15:15

2 stops18h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/5

6:55-9:10

1 stop27h 15m

R13 027

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/12

10:10-0:55

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 18/1

7:00-7:05

1 stop24h 05m

R13 676

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

23:15-1:10

1 stop24h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/5

6:00-8:10

2 stops27h 10m

R14 450

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Travel insights for flights to Athens

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Athens. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 29 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.

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Athens takes 12 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Athens. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R509

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R569

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R597

Emirates

Emirates

From R738

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are SWISS, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.

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 mm 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 20 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Egyptair, Ethiopian Air 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
805 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • 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. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R468, while return flights cost around R1 603.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

    A return flight to Athens will typically cost around R89, however they can be found for as little as R89.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

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

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