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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens from R8 886

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 886

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 711
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 10/319:35JNB - ATH
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/317:40ATH - JNB
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R8 886
Thu 6/320:25JNB - ATH
2 stops38h 20mSWISS
Wed 19/314:55ATH - JNB
2 stops19h 30mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R9 162
Thu 6/38:20JNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/30:05ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 844
Tue 25/28:50JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 3/313:15ATH - JNB
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 047
Sun 11/59:50JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/519:30ATH - JNB
2 stops38h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 194
Sun 18/517:55JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/53:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 563
Tue 27/523:15JNB - ATH
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Tue 10/66:00ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2R10 766
Fri 23/518:50JNB - ATH
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Thu 19/63:25ATH - JNB
2 stops18h 55mAir France
Deal found 20/2R12 812
Mon 18/821:45JNB - ATH
1 stop23h 15mEgyptair
Wed 27/80:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2R14 822
Thu 7/822:20JNB - ATH
1 stop21h 05mEmirates
Sun 17/823:10ATH - JNB
1 stop18h 05mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R15 780
Wed 5/31:15JNB - ATH
2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 18/33:25ATH - JNB
2 stops31h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 421
Mon 26/53:10JNB - ATH
2 stops26h 50mRwandAir
Tue 10/613:55ATH - JNB
2 stops25h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R17 992

Find flights from OR Tambo to Athens within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

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Athens

Route

Depart

Return

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 886

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 162

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 844

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

13:20-11:45

1 stop22h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/3

13:15-9:25

1 stop20h 10m

R10 084

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 194

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 545

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

23:15-1:10

1 stop24h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/6

6:00-8:30

2 stops27h 30m

R10 766

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

18:50-2:10

1 stop30h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/6

3:25-21:20

2 stops18h 55m

R12 812

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

21:45-22:00

1 stop23h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 27/8

0:55-7:10

1 stop31h 15m

R14 822

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

22:20-20:25

1 stop21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 17/8

23:10-16:15

1 stop18h 05m

R15 780

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Athens

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Athens

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

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 14 February 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 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 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines 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
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
773 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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 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 SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 162 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at R9 844 and R10 084 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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. Dubai comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights.

  • 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 are located 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights have a stopover in Rome least often. Frankfurt am Main follows Rome in terms of the least common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights. Zurich 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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SWISSCheapestR7 890AverageR12 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 465AverageR12 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 286AverageR11 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 553AverageR11 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 901AverageR12 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 059AverageR13 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 166AverageR12 978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 889AverageR13 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 177AverageR14 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 185AverageR12 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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