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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens from R5 986

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Apr 15 — Apr 221
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 520

One-way from

R5 986

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 581
23/5-30/6
  • 23/5-30/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2025.

Fri 23/517:55JNB - ATH
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/618:30ATH - JNB
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R10 520
Mon 9/69:50JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 14/67:20ATH - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/4R10 736
Wed 14/514:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/50:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4R10 814
Sun 11/513:55JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 19/520:00ATH - JNB
1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R10 932
Mon 9/617:55JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 13/63:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R11 364
Wed 21/519:35JNB - ATH
2 stops28h 25mSWISS
Wed 28/516:05ATH - JNB
2 stops18h 15mSWISS
Deal found 9/4R12 227
Mon 14/421:45JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mEgyptair
Sat 25/1019:35ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 9/4R14 013
Sun 18/518:50JNB - ATH
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Sat 24/53:25ATH - JNB
2 stops18h 55mAir France
Deal found 9/4R14 210
Thu 8/51:15JNB - ATH
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 16/56:30ATH - JNB
2 stops29h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/4R18 174
Mon 14/416:50JNB - ATH
2 stops24h 40mRwandAir
Sat 25/1020:00ATH - JNB
2 stops19h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 9/4R18 508
Sat 28/622:20JNB - ATH
1 stop21h 05mEmirates
Mon 7/723:10ATH - JNB
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 9/4R20 333

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Athens

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

17:55-12:10

1 stop17h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 30/6

18:30-10:35

1 stop17h 05m

R10 520

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

9:50-6:10

1 stop19h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 14/6

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R10 736

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 20/5

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

R10 814

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

20:25-18:30

1 stop21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 17/5

20:00-16:10

1 stop21h 10m

R10 932

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

17:55-3:05

1 stop32h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 13/6

3:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

R11 364

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:35-1:00

2 stops28h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 28/5

16:05-9:20

2 stops18h 15m

R12 227

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

18:50-23:15

1 stop27h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 24/5

3:25-21:20

2 stops18h 55m

R14 210

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

1:15-1:25

2 stops23h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 16/5

6:30-10:55

2 stops29h 25m

R18 174

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/6

22:20-20:25

1 stop21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 6/7

23:10-20:50

1 stop22h 40m

R20 333

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

20:25-18:30

1 stop21h 05m

R5 986

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Athens. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, you should look to book at least 78 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo 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 10 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Athens. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 10 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg to Athens by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 574 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 549 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 188 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 428 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Eleftherios V. has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 14 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 19,7 km from Athens’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R10 736 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at R10 814 and R10 932 round-trip. Etihad Airways is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 986. Users have also found prices from R6 496 and R10 736 on Etihad Airways and Egyptair, respectively.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Addis Ababa sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights. Abu Dhabi comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights have a stopover in Rome least often. Zurich follows Rome in terms of the least common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights. Frankfurt am Main comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 331AverageR12 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 002AverageR13 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 886AverageR12 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 438AverageR13 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR10 595AverageR13 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 673AverageR14 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 746AverageR13 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 037AverageR13 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 478AverageR14 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 920AverageR15 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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