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R4 962+ 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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 3 July 2025.

Return from

R10 292

One-way from

R4 962

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 536
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/9-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 462 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 893 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 July 2025.

Thu 25/99:50JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 16/107:25ATH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/7R10 292
Tue 19/89:50JNB - ATH
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/96:05ATH - JNB
2 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R10 766
Mon 14/719:00JNB - ATH
2 stops29h 10mAustrian Airlines
Thu 24/76:30ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/7R10 976
Mon 14/719:00JNB - ATH
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Thu 24/714:05ATH - JNB
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7R11 186
Mon 8/917:55JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/922:00ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R11 309
Tue 22/713:55JNB - ATH
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 29/720:00ATH - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R11 537
Wed 16/714:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/70:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R11 660
Sat 16/810:05JNB - ATH
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Thu 28/818:05ATH - JNB
1 stop36h 25mEmirates
Deal found 1/7R12 028

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Athens 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 3 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Athens that are best for you.

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Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

9:50-12:50

1 stop26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 16/10

7:25-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

R10 292

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

9:50-0:45

2 stops37h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/9

6:05-8:20

2 stops51h 15m

R10 766

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

19:00-1:10

2 stops29h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/7

6:30-8:35

2 stops27h 05m

R10 976

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

19:00-13:15

1 stop17h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/7

14:05-8:35

1 stop19h 30m

R11 186

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

17:55-8:55

1 stop14h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 29/9

22:00-10:35

1 stop13h 35m

R11 309

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

13:55-12:35

1 stop21h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/7

20:00-16:10

1 stop21h 10m

R11 537

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/7

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

R11 660

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

10:05-20:25

1 stop33h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 28/8

18:05-5:30

1 stop36h 25m

R12 028

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

13:55-12:35

1 stop21h 40m

R4 962

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

9:50-13:25

2 stops26h 35m

R5 786

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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 27 June 2025.

Booking 73 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 19 hours 50 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 30 June 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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R544
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R546
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R565
Emirates
Emirates
From R748

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are SWISS, Lufthansa and KLM.

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 3 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Austrian Airlines, andQatar 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
3 287 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
809 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 594 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 220 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 895 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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 R408, while return flights cost around R1 560.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

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

  • 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 (19 hours 50 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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