Cheap flights from Cape Town to Athens from R6 240

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ATH
Apr 17 — Apr 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 March 2026.

Mon 9/119:30
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop15h 55m
Lufthansa
Sun 22/116:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop25h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/3R9 826
Thu 21/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/612:05
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3R10 360
Tue 26/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/620:00
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3R10 410
Tue 26/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/613:55
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3R10 444
Mon 9/119:30
CPT
-
ATH
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/116:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R10 560
Wed 6/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/511:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R10 627
Sun 24/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/612:05
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3R10 661
Thu 7/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/519:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R10 677
Fri 1/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/519:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R10 811
Wed 29/413:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/519:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3R10 861

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 360

One-way from

R6 240

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 112
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/5-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Athens
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R20 009 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 580 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-14:50

1 stop24h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 30/5

16:20-11:30

1 stop20h 10m

R11 745

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

13:15-7:00

1 stop16h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 22/4

16:20-11:30

1 stop20h 10m

R11 828
Fastest return journey

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

13:15-7:00

1 stop16h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 23/4

19:40-11:30

1 stop16h 50m

R12 412

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

13:15-15:00

1 stop24h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 23/4

18:05-16:40

1 stop23h 35m

R12 512

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

13:15-15:00

1 stop24h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 24/4

18:05-11:30

1 stop18h 25m

R12 629

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:15-15:00

1 stop24h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/6

23:10-16:40

1 stop18h 30m

R13 263

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

13:15-20:25

1 stop30h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 31/8

23:10-16:40

1 stop18h 30m

R14 131

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

18:25-20:25

1 stop25h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 6/10

23:10-11:30

1 stop37h 20m

R14 348

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

13:15-15:00

1 stop24h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 23/6

23:10-14:35

2 stops40h 25m

R14 348

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

18:25-16:30

2 stops21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/6

14:40-17:20

2 stops27h 40m

R14 665

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Athens. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Athens is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of R9 243). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 728). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 18 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Athens have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Cape Town to Athens flights?

    Cape Town only has one major airport, and that is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), situated around 20 km to the east of the city centre along the N2 freeway. The airport is either reached using the MyCITI bus rapid transit system, or via taxi or an e-haling service. Athens flight deals will always route you through CPT on your way to Athens International Airport Elefthérios Venizélos (ATH), which replaced the old Ellinikon International Airport in 2001 as the main airport to serve Greece. Athens Airport is the largest and the busiest in the country as well as the main hub of Aegan Airlines. The airport is around 35 km away from the city centre and can easily be reached via Athens Metro Line 3.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Athens?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Cape Town to Athens. However, you can find some flights on this route with just one stopover. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM are some of the airlines that offer one-stop flights to Athens from Cape Town. The stopovers are usually at those airlines' main hubs, so for example, Dubai, Doha, Istanbul and Amsterdam.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town and Athens?

    Even though Athens is not yet connected, Cape Town Air Access has worked very well to create some strong direct links between Cape Town and the rest of the world, so if you’re looking to fly to Athens International Airport Elefthérios Venizélos, Athens, Greece, no fewer than four airlines can get you there: Qatar Airways via Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH), Emirates via Dubai International Airport (DXB), KLM via Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam (AMS) and Ethiopian Airlines via Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa (ADD). Other stopovers on multiple-stop flights may include OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JNB), Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi (NBO) and Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv (TLV). Journey times with these stopovers generally ranges from about 12h to around 30h. Generally, flights from Cape Town to Athens with two stopovers tend to be cheaper than one-stop flights. It is possible, however, to find some one-stop flights at a more budget-friendly price.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Athens?

    As Greece is part of the European Union, South African passengers travelling to Athens will need to procure a Schengen visa for their passports, which needs to be valid for at least six months from departure date, and should have at least two blank pages where authorities can document entry/exit stamps. It's recommended to apply for a Schengen Visa at least a month in advance, as the processing time can take between two days and three weeks.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Athens?

    Departing from Cape Town to Athens will take you 16h 45m. Cape Town and Athens are separated by a distance of 8010 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens round-trip?

    Currently priced at R8 755, SWISS will fly you from Cape Town to Athens and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 744 and R10 235, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Athens one-way?

    R5 240 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R5 424 and R6 771, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Athens?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Taksim Square, Ayasofya and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 33,5 km, 35,8 km, and 35,9 km, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai travellers tend to visit Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai more than any other attractions. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be accessed by travelling approximately 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Athens flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of R9 243). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 728). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR8 755AverageR11 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 744AverageR12 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 235AverageR12 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 350AverageR13 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR10 801AverageR15 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 287AverageR13 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 295AverageR13 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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