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R5 049+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ATH
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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 7 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 052
Wed 15/713:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/73:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R9 068
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 085
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/413:50
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R9 102
Fri 13/320:30
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/312:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/3R9 118
Fri 19/613:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 25/63:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R9 135
Mon 13/422:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/415:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/3R9 151
Sun 15/39:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/313:10
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R9 168
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 185
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 201
Wed 17/622:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/715:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3R9 218
Mon 9/323:00
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/314:30
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R9 234

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 7 March 2026.

Return from

R9 052

One-way from

R5 049

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 530
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R124 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

9:50-12:35

1 stop25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 28/4

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R9 500

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 28/4

22:00-10:30

1 stop13h 30m

R9 766

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-3:05

1 stop32h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 19/7

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R9 915

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-20:35

1 stop25h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/4

15:55-10:30

1 stop19h 35m

R11 410

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

18:55-2:15

1 stop30h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 14/7

3:05-9:50

1 stop31h 45m

R12 540
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

R12 971

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

9:50-13:10

2 stops26h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/7

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R13 553

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

14:30-8:55

2 stops17h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/7

15:40-9:40

2 stops19h 00m

R13 569
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

14:45-8:30

1 stop16h 45m

R5 298

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

20:40-18:05

1 stop20h 25m

R5 331

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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 14 hours 40 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 275
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R9 704
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 125
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 025

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 7 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
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
3 746 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
965 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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 R808, while return flights cost around R1 688.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

    A return flight to Athens will typically cost around R1 689, however they can be found for as little as R1 688.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 40 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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