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Cheap flights from South Africa to Athens from R5 243

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
May 3 — May 101
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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 169

One-way from

R5 243

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 072
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/8-10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • South Africa to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • South Africa to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 091 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 164 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 April 2025.

Mon 25/89:50JNB - ATH
2 stops26h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/913:55ATH - JNB
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4R10 169
Mon 26/519:35JNB - ATH
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/66:30ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R10 262
Sun 18/519:35JNB - ATH
1 stop28h 20mSWISS
Sat 24/520:55ATH - JNB
1 stop37h 25mSWISS
Deal found 27/4R10 337
Tue 27/513:55JNB - ATH
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 10/613:55ATH - JNB
1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R10 411
Wed 11/617:55JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/63:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R10 467
Wed 11/618:50JNB - ATH
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Tue 17/63:25ATH - JNB
2 stops18h 55mAir France
Deal found 27/4R11 046
Wed 11/619:00JNB - ATH
2 stops16h 45mAustrian Airlines
Wed 18/613:35ATH - JNB
2 stops44h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 27/4R11 064
Fri 16/514:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/60:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R11 568
Wed 4/613:00CPT - ATH
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 11/613:55ATH - CPT
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R11 997
Wed 14/519:00JNB - ATH
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Wed 21/514:30ATH - JNB
2 stops19h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 27/4R12 352
Sat 7/612:50CPT - ATH
2 stops35h 05mSWISS
Mon 23/66:55ATH - CPT
2 stops34h 50mSWISS
Deal found 26/4R13 304
Wed 4/616:35CPT - ATH
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/63:55ATH - CPT
1 stop32h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R13 527

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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 April 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

Mon 25/8

9:50-13:25

2 stops26h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/9

13:55-8:20

1 stop19h 25m

R10 169

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

19:35-0:55

1 stop28h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/6

6:30-8:35

2 stops27h 05m

R10 262

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

19:35-0:55

1 stop28h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 24/5

20:55-9:20

1 stop37h 25m

R10 337

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

13:55-12:25

1 stop21h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/6

13:55-16:10

1 stop27h 15m

R10 411

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

17:55-20:30

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 17/6

3:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

R10 467

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

18:50-23:15

1 stop27h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 17/6

3:25-21:20

2 stops18h 55m

R11 046

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

19:00-23:40

2 stops27h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 18/6

6:30-8:35

2 stops27h 05m

R11 064

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/6

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

R11 568

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

13:00-7:00

1 stop17h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/6

13:55-10:50

1 stop21h 55m

R11 997

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

19:00-15:35

2 stops19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/5

14:30-8:35

2 stops19h 05m

R12 352

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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 April 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 April 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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 587 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 243 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R11 009 and Ethiopian Air from R13 490 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Athens Eleftherios V. or Durban King Shaka Intl - Athens Eleftherios V., Johannesburg OR Tambo - Athens Eleftherios V. is the most popular route 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 840AverageR11 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 557AverageR14 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 398AverageR12 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 046AverageR14 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR10 080AverageR14 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 146AverageR13 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 209AverageR14 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 361AverageR12 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 541AverageR14 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 331AverageR14 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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