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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R7 443

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 902

One-way from

R7 443

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 730
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 372 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 February 2025.

Mon 10/319:35JNB - ATH
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/317:40ATH - JNB
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R8 902
Mon 10/319:35JNB - ATH
1 stop20h 50mLufthansa
Mon 17/37:00ATH - JNB
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 19/2R8 976
Thu 6/320:25JNB - ATH
2 stops38h 20mSWISS
Wed 19/314:55ATH - JNB
2 stops19h 30mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R9 179
Mon 10/319:35JNB - ATH
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Mon 17/313:25ATH - JNB
2 stops20h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/2R9 585
Thu 6/38:20JNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/30:05ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 862
Tue 25/28:50JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 3/313:15ATH - JNB
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 065
Sun 18/523:15JNB - ATH
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Mon 26/517:25ATH - JNB
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/2R10 139
Sun 11/59:50JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/519:30ATH - JNB
2 stops38h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 213
Sun 18/517:55JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/53:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 582
Sat 7/623:15JNB - ATH
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Sat 21/63:25ATH - JNB
1 stop30h 05mAir France
Deal found 20/2R13 685
Mon 18/821:45JNB - ATH
1 stop23h 15mEgyptair
Wed 27/80:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2R14 849
Thu 27/313:25JNB - ATH
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Fri 4/418:05ATH - JNB
1 stop27h 45mEmirates
Deal found 19/2R15 717

Find flights from Johannesburg to Athens within your budget

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Johannesburg

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Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:35-13:25

1 stop17h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/3

17:40-10:25

1 stop16h 45m

R8 902

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:35-16:25

1 stop20h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/3

7:00-7:05

1 stop24h 05m

R8 976

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-10:45

2 stops38h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 19/3

14:55-10:25

2 stops19h 30m

R9 179

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 stops20h 05m

R9 585

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

8:20-20:45

1 stop12h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 18/3

0:05-13:10

1 stop13h 05m

R9 862

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

23:15-1:10

1 stop24h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/5

17:25-21:20

1 stop28h 55m

R10 139

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:50-13:25

1 stop26h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/5

19:30-8:35

2 stops38h 05m

R10 213

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

13:55-12:25

1 stop21h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/6

20:00-16:10

1 stop21h 10m

R10 324

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

19:05-12:20

1 stop17h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 16/3

3:20-10:55

1 stop31h 35m

R10 564

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

23:15-23:15

2 stops23h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 21/6

3:25-8:30

1 stop30h 05m

R13 685

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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 14 February 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 20 February 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 20 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Athens, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
774 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 612 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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?

    Lufthansa, at R8 976, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SWISS and Austrian Airlines. Lufthansa is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R395 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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SWISSCheapestR7 904AverageR12 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 480AverageR12 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 303AverageR11 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 571AverageR11 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 919AverageR12 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 078AverageR13 976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 184AverageR13 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 909AverageR13 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 198AverageR14 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 206AverageR12 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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