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R7 835+ Cheap flights to Greece

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Flights to Greece in 2025

Find the latest flights to Greece in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return 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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Thu 13/320:25JNB - SKG
1 stop20h 20mSWISS
Thu 27/314:05SKG - JNB
1 stop20h 20mSWISS
Deal found 21/2R7 835
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

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Locate flights to Greece that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB - SKG

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

20:25-16:45

1 stop20h 20m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Thu 20/3

14:05-10:25

1 stop20h 20m

R8 332

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

Mon 10/3

19:35-12:40

2 stops17h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/3

13:25-9:30

2 stops44h 05m

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

Fri 30/5

13:55-12:25

1 stop21h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/6

20:00-16:10

1 stop21h 10m

R10 305

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

Sun 8/6

23:15-23:15

2 stops23h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/6

3:25-8:30

1 stop30h 05m

R12 075

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Best time to book a flight to Greece

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Travel insights for flights to Greece

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Greece including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Greece?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Greece takes 28 hours 34 minutes. Flights to Greece from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Greece?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Greece. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Greece should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Greece?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Greece are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R677

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R674

Emirates

Emirates

From R689

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From R727

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Greece?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Greece are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Rainfall in Greece by month

Plan your trip to Greece by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Greece ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Greece when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Greece by month

Plan your trip to Greece by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Greece, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Greece?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Greece in the last few years. This data was updated on 21 February 2025.
The most popular places in Greece to fly to are Athens, Thera, Mykonos, Corfu and Heraklion.

Reviews of airlines servicing Greece

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Greece. 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 Greece. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines to Greece by reading reviews from past customers. 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
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 279 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7,5
Good
771 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 610 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

What is good to know if travelling to Greece?

  • Travellers who get flight tickets to Greece over New Year’s Day are in for a traditional treat. Children go from door to door singing carols and sharing goodwill with neighbours, families prepare roasts and a pomegranate is smashed against the door at midnight.
  • Sampling delicious Mediterranean cuisine is just one delight a trip to Greece provides. Taramasalata (fish roe dip) is a traditional favourite along with Dolmades (grape leaf-wrapped rice parcels) and moussaka (a baked dish with layers of aubergine, meat, garlic and other ingredients).
  • The Greek Archipelago makes up 7500 kilometres of the country’s 16 000 kilometre coastline. Beaches, sand-dunes, pebble beaches and caves are waiting to be explored.
  • Planning a trip to Greece will more than likely include visits to its numerous ancient archaeological sites like the great Olympia which hosted the first Olympic games, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius and Greece’s breath-taking Byzantine churches.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Greece if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Greece on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Greece?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Greece.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece?

    Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R371, while return flights cost around R1 389.

  • How much is a return flight to Greece?

    A return flight to Greece will typically cost around R89, however they can be found for as little as R89.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Greece depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Greece, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

    Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0,0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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