R5 940+ Cheap flights to Athens
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Flights to Athens in 2025
Find the latest flights to Athens 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 1 September 2025.
Return from | R9 976 |
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One-way from | R5 940 |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | R13 625 |
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Cheapest flights to AthensExplore the most affordable flight options available to Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.
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Return
Price
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 19/10
9:50-12:50
1 stop26h 00m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 4/11
6:05-8:20
2 stops26h 15m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 19/10
9:50-18:35
2 stops31h 45m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 4/11
6:05-8:20
2 stops26h 15m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 7/11
9:50-5:40
1 stop19h 50m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 14/11
13:10-8:20
1 stop19h 10m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 24/10
20:25-12:35
1 stop15h 10m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 31/10
13:20-8:40
1 stop19h 20m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 13/10
9:50-12:30
2 stops49h 40m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 20/10
13:20-8:20
2 stops44h 00m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/2
9:50-5:40
1 stop19h 50m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Tue 17/2
6:40-8:20
1 stop25h 40m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 26/10
20:20-11:10
1 stop14h 50m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 7/11
13:20-8:40
1 stop19h 20m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/9
9:50-6:00
1 stop19h 10m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 23/12
9:25-18:00
1 stop32h 35m
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 19/9
10:05-20:25
1 stop33h 20m
Best time to book a flight to Athens
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Athens
When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Athens. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to Athens?
On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Athens takes 15 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Athens 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 Athens?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Athens. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?
The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?
The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are SWISS, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.
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 mm 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 1 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Greece have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
DFW - DOH
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
DFW - DOH
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
DFW - DOH
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
DFW - DOH
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
DFW - DOH
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Food
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Anonymous,Apr 2025
DFW - DOH
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