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R5 078+ Cheap flights to Athens

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ATH
Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Athens in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Wed 11/320:30
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/312:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R9 073
Wed 15/713:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/73:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R9 090
Fri 24/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/422:00
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R9 107
Sat 21/39:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/36:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3R9 173
Sat 21/312:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop29h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/312:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R9 190
Wed 3/622:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 16/615:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R9 206
Sun 21/613:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops42h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/73:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R9 223
Fri 3/49:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/46:05
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3R9 240
Sat 23/59:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 30/57:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3R9 273

Find flight deals to Athens

Find the latest flights to Athens in 2026, 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 10 March 2026.

Return from

R9 073

One-way from

R5 078

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 555
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

13:30-14:50

2 stops24h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 28/4

10:25-9:40

2 stops24h 15m

R9 140

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 28/4

13:50-8:15

1 stop19h 25m

R9 639

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

13:30-14:50

2 stops24h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 25/6

3:55-10:30

1 stop31h 35m

R9 972
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/7

15:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R13 002

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

14:30-8:55

2 stops17h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/7

22:00-16:05

2 stops19h 05m

R13 785

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

13:30-20:30

2 stops30h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/7

13:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R13 851

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

17:50-3:05

1 stop32h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/7

22:00-9:40

2 stops36h 40m

R13 868

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

17:50-12:10

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 22/8

15:40-9:40

2 stops19h 00m

R14 234
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

20:40-14:50

1 stop17h 10m

R5 094

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

9:50-18:35

2 stops31h 45m

R6 093

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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 6 March 2026.

Booking 42 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 21 hours 25 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.

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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 296
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R9 722
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 161
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 050

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 10 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 425 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 249 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
970 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

FAQs about flying to Athens

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they wish to fly to Athens. The Athens airport is 19,7 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Athens 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 Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

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

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

    Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R662, while return flights cost around R1 692.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

    A return flight to Athens will typically cost around R1 693, however they can be found for as little as R1 692.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Durban King Shaka Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 10 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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