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Cheap flights from South Africa to Athens from R8 737

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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 18 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 737

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 687
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • South Africa to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 285 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 148 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 18 February 2025.

Thu 6/310:10JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Wed 19/312:50ATH - JNB
2 stops20h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 17/2R8 737
Tue 4/310:10JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/313:25ATH - JNB
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2R8 884
Mon 10/320:25JNB - ATH
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Mon 17/312:20ATH - JNB
2 stops22h 05mSWISS
Deal found 18/2R9 031
Wed 21/59:55JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/57:20ATH - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/2R9 712
Wed 5/38:50JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 9/313:15ATH - JNB
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R9 767
Tue 15/48:20JNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 22/40:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R9 822
Sun 18/523:15JNB - ATH
1 stop24h 55mKLM
Mon 26/517:25ATH - JNB
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Deal found 17/2R10 135
Mon 24/214:35CPT - ATH
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/30:05ATH - CPT
1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/2R10 264
Thu 22/517:50JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 24/53:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/2R10 448
Sun 1/614:45DUR - ATH
2 stops23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 21/622:00ATH - DUR
2 stops16h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/2R10 981
Thu 29/513:00CPT - ATH
1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 3/613:55ATH - CPT
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R11 110
Tue 18/36:40CPT - ATH
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/317:40ATH - CPT
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2R11 570

Find flights from South Africa to Athens within your budget

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 18 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

10:10-0:55

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 19/3

12:50-9:30

2 stops20h 40m

R8 737

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

10:10-0:55

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/3

13:25-9:30

2 stops20h 05m

R8 884

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

20:25-16:40

1 stop20h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/3

12:20-10:25

2 stops22h 05m

R9 031

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

9:55-13:25

1 stop26h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 25/5

7:20-8:35

1 stop26h 15m

R9 712

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

8:50-11:45

1 stop26h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/3

13:15-15:30

1 stop26h 15m

R9 767

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

8:20-21:45

1 stop12h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 22/4

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

R9 822

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 135

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

14:35-3:40

1 stop13h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/3

0:05-13:45

1 stop13h 40m

R10 264

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

17:50-3:05

1 stop32h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 25/5

10:30-10:35

1 stop25h 05m

R10 448

DurbanAthens

DUR - ATH

DURATH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/6

14:45-14:50

2 stops23h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 21/6

22:00-13:15

2 stops16h 15m

R10 981

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Athens

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Athens

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

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 18 February 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 18 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Athens, such as Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM. 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

8,6

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8,6

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8,6

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8,6

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8,6

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crew

8,6

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

6,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

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 R12 821 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R22 441 and Etihad Airways from R25 126 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 818AverageR12 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 446AverageR13 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 265AverageR11 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 522AverageR12 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 879AverageR13 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 976AverageR13 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 037AverageR13 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 143AverageR14 478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 153AverageR14 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 160AverageR12 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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