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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R5 323

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 614

One-way from

R5 323

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 774
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 4/2-20/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 4/223:55JNB - ATH
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Thu 20/210:40ATH - JNB
2 stops23h 45mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R8 614
Sun 9/310:10JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/313:45ATH - JNB
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R9 291
Sun 18/519:00JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Mon 26/56:00ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R9 573
Wed 5/214:35JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/20:05ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R9 931
Sun 18/519:00JNB - ATH
2 stops18h 50mBrussels Airlines
Mon 26/515:40ATH - JNB
2 stops17h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 16/1R10 175
Tue 4/219:40JNB - ATH
1 stop18h 05mAir France
Wed 19/23:25ATH - JNB
1 stop30h 00mAir France
Deal found 16/1R10 194
Wed 14/520:15JNB - ATH
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 18/519:40ATH - JNB
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R10 382
Wed 5/219:35JNB - ATH
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Wed 12/213:25ATH - JNB
2 stops20h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 16/1R10 796
Sun 27/49:55JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/57:25ATH - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1R11 040
Sun 4/517:55JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/53:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1R11 228
Fri 30/521:45JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mEgyptair
Sun 28/1219:40ATH - JNB
1 stop11h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 16/1R11 586
Fri 16/523:15JNB - ATH
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Tue 16/96:00ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/1R13 128

Find flights from Johannesburg to Athens within your budget

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

23:55-0:35

1 stop24h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 20/2

10:40-10:25

2 stops23h 45m

R8 614

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

10:10-0:55

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 19/3

13:45-10:25

1 stop20h 40m

R9 291

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

19:00-21:10

1 stop25h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/5

6:00-8:35

2 stops27h 35m

R9 573

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

14:35-3:40

1 stop13h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/2

0:05-13:10

1 stop13h 05m

R9 931

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

19:00-14:50

2 stops18h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/5

15:40-8:35

2 stops17h 55m

R10 175

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

19:40-13:45

1 stop18h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 19/2

3:25-9:25

1 stop30h 00m

R10 194

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

20:15-18:10

1 stop20h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 18/5

19:40-17:00

1 stop22h 20m

R10 382

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

19:35-12:40

2 stops17h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/2

13:25-9:30

2 stops20h 05m

R10 796

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

9:55-13:25

1 stop26h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/5

7:25-8:35

1 stop26h 10m

R11 040

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

17:55-3:05

1 stop32h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/5

3:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

R11 228

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Athens

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of R794). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Athens in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Athens flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens. You should not have trouble finding flights to Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 14 airlines have flights to the Athens airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 19,7 km journey from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Athens’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens round-trip?

    SWISS, at R8 614, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air. SWISS is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Athens one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 323 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R6 263 and Turkish Airlines from R8 031 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Johannesburg to Athens flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Johannesburg to Athens flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 6,8 km, and 51,6 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R1 501 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Athens flights?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Athens that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Rome. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Athens flights. Frankfurt am Main is followed by Zurich in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Athens flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of R794). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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SWISSCheapestR8 110AverageR12 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 634AverageR11 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 685AverageR12 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 227AverageR12 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 431AverageR13 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 488AverageR13 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 288AverageR13 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 395AverageR13 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 410AverageR14 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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