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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R5 328

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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 18 December 2024.

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R9 522

One-way from

R5 328

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 951
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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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 18 December 2024.

Tue 24/1219:40JNB - ATH
1 stop18h 05mAir France
Mon 30/123:25ATH - JNB
1 stop30h 00mAir France
Deal found 16/12R11 214
Sun 22/1220:25JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 30mSWISS
Sun 29/127:05ATH - JNB
1 stop14h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/12R12 150
Wed 25/1219:35JNB - ATH
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/127:05ATH - JNB
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12R12 421
Wed 25/1219:35JNB - ATH
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Sun 29/1213:25ATH - JNB
2 stops20h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 16/12R14 563
Thu 26/128:20JNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/120:05ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R14 797
Tue 24/121:15JNB - ATH
2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 30/126:00ATH - JNB
2 stops28h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/12R18 397
Fri 27/123:10JNB - ATH
2 stops32h 35mRwandAir
Sat 11/113:15ATH - JNB
2 stops37h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12R18 577
Thu 26/1223:55JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 10mKLM
Tue 31/126:00ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 25mKLM
Deal found 16/12R18 955
Sun 22/1221:45JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 30mEgyptair
Sun 29/1219:40ATH - JNB
1 stop11h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 18/12R19 783
Sun 22/1219:05JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 30/1221:35ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12R20 449
Fri 27/129:55JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 30/1219:25ATH - JNB
2 stops37h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/12R21 475
Wed 25/1217:20JNB - ATH
2 stops18h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 1/118:50ATH - JNB
3 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12R34 633

Find flights from Johannesburg to Athens within your budget

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

23:55-16:40

1 stop16h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 7/2

20:00-21:35

2 stops49h 35m

R9 522

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:45-13:45

1 stop18h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/3

14:45-9:15

1 stop18h 30m

R9 738

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/1

23:55-1:05

1 stop25h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 29/1

3:25-9:25

1 stop30h 00m

R9 882

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

13:20-11:45

1 stop22h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 24/1

18:50-15:35

1 stop20h 45m

R9 936

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

8:20-20:45

1 stop11h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 27/5

7:10-20:00

1 stop13h 50m

R10 008

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:00-23:40

2 stops27h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 28/5

6:30-8:30

2 stops27h 00m

R10 422

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

19:00-10:50

1 stop14h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/5

18:25-8:30

1 stop15h 05m

R10 494

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

19:05-12:20

1 stop17h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 23/1

3:20-10:50

1 stop31h 30m

R10 818

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

19:00-14:45

2 stops18h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 24/5

11:05-8:35

2 stops22h 30m

R13 519

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

18:50-16:40

2 stops20h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/6

6:00-21:20

1 stop16h 20m

R13 861

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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 13 December 2024.

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 18 December 2024.

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 18 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Athens, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Air France and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
787 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 606 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 798 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

Air France
7,4
Good
1 504 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

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 15 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 R9 522, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Qatar Airways. SWISS is 22% 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 328 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R8 892 and Lufthansa from R10 458 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. Istanbul sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

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

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya can be visited by travelling about 33,5 km, 35,9 km, and 35,8 km respectively from Istanbul.

  • 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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SWISSCheapestR7 880AverageR11 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 259AverageR12 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EL ALCheapestR8 439AverageR11 449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 067AverageR11 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 177AverageR11 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 597AverageR11 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 900AverageR12 936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 168AverageR12 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 323AverageR12 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 766AverageR12 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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