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Cheap flights from South Africa to Athens from R5 615

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Apr 2 — Apr 91
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Athens

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Athens flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 790

One-way from

R5 615

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 193
16/4-22/4
  • 16/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 55m total
  • South Africa to Athens
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 25m total
  • South Africa to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 779 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 206 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Athens

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Wed 16/417:55JNB - ATH
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/40:50ATH - JNB
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R9 790
Thu 10/48:20JNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 22/40:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3R10 063
Tue 27/513:55JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 10/612:05ATH - JNB
1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R10 081
Sun 11/59:50JNB - ATH
2 stops25h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/513:20ATH - JNB
2 stops44h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R10 592
Sun 18/517:55JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 23/53:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R10 811
Fri 9/513:00CPT - ATH
1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 24/512:05ATH - CPT
1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R10 975
Sat 7/616:35CPT - ATH
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/68:20ATH - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R11 120
Sun 6/48:40CPT - ATH
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Sat 19/416:35ATH - CPT
2 stops22h 20mSWISS
Deal found 28/3R11 339
Sun 18/518:50JNB - ATH
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Sat 24/53:25ATH - JNB
2 stops18h 55mAir France
Deal found 27/3R11 704
Mon 6/1021:45JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEgyptair
Tue 21/1019:35ATH - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 27/3R11 813
Sun 1/612:05DUR - ATH
2 stops23h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 21/613:55ATH - DUR
2 stops21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R11 977
Sat 10/513:00JNB - ATH
2 stops49h 45mSWISS
Sat 17/56:55ATH - JNB
2 stops32h 55mSWISS
Deal found 27/3R12 014

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 28 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Athens that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

17:55-6:05

1 stop35h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 22/4

0:50-10:35

1 stop34h 45m

R9 790

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

8:20-21:45

1 stop12h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 22/4

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

R10 063

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

13:55-7:00

1 stop16h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/6

12:05-10:00

1 stop22h 55m

R10 081

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:50-12:30

2 stops25h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/5

13:20-8:20

2 stops44h 00m

R10 592

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

17:55-3:05

1 stop32h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 23/5

3:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

R10 811

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

13:00-18:30

1 stop28h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 24/5

12:05-10:50

1 stop23h 45m

R10 975

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/6

16:35-6:05

1 stop36h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 15/6

8:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

R11 120

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

8:40-0:55

1 stop15h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 19/4

16:35-13:55

2 stops22h 20m

R11 339

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

R11 704

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

13:00-15:45

2 stops49h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 17/5

6:55-9:20

1 stop27h 25m

R11 831

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Athens

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Athens (average of R544). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 28 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Athens as you normally would.

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 28 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Athens, such as Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 19,7 km from the centre of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 615 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 925 and Ethiopian Air from R8 933 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Athens?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Athens (average of R544). Flying from South Africa 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Athens

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 085AverageR13 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR7 747AverageR12 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 361AverageR13 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 183AverageR11 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 555AverageR12 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 841AverageR14 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 948AverageR13 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 991AverageR14 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 350AverageR12 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 069AverageR14 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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