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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Athens from R6 119

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ATH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in November or February, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 116

One-way from

R6 119

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 938
KLM
  • KLM
  • 7/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Athens
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R24 185 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 080 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 3 July 2025.

Sun 7/923:15CPT - ATH
1 stop25h 05mKLM
Tue 30/917:25ATH - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/7R12 116
Sun 3/813:05CPT - ATH
1 stop30h 20mEmirates
Tue 19/823:10ATH - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/6R12 221
Sun 31/816:35CPT - ATH
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 21/915:40ATH - CPT
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R12 431
Sun 7/923:15CPT - ATH
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/918:00ATH - CPT
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R12 466
Mon 14/714:35CPT - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/70:20ATH - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R12 782
Thu 2/1013:00CPT - ATH
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 25/1020:00ATH - CPT
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R13 694
Mon 22/915:20CPT - ATH
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Mon 13/106:45ATH - CPT
2 stops31h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7R14 027
Mon 8/923:00CPT - ATH
2 stops23h 15mAir France
Mon 15/915:05ATH - CPT
2 stops22h 35mAir France
Deal found 2/7R14 079

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Athens that are best for you.

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Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

23:15-1:20

1 stop25h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 30/9

17:25-21:25

1 stop29h 00m

R12 116

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

13:05-20:25

1 stop30h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 19/8

23:10-11:35

1 stop37h 25m

R12 221

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/8

16:35-3:05

1 stop33h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 21/9

15:40-11:50

1 stop21h 10m

R12 431

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

23:15-1:20

1 stop25h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 30/9

18:00-21:25

2 stops28h 25m

R12 466

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

14:35-5:00

1 stop13h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/7

0:20-13:45

1 stop14h 25m

R12 782

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:00-7:00

1 stop17h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 25/10

20:00-17:25

1 stop22h 25m

R13 694

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

8:40-0:55

1 stop15h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 25/10

20:55-18:55

2 stops47h 00m

R14 009

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

15:20-21:00

2 stops28h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 13/10

6:45-13:25

2 stops31h 40m

R14 027

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

23:00-23:15

2 stops23h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 15/9

15:05-12:40

2 stops22h 35m

R14 079

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/7

13:00-7:00

1 stop17h 00m

R6 119

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Athens

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 27 June 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of R794). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to Athens by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Athens. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Athens flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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, KLM, andAir France 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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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.

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

    Currently priced at R12 116, KLM will fly you from Cape Town to Athens and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R12 221 and R12 431, respectively. These flights start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Ayasofya are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square and Ayasofya are located about 35,9 km, 33,5 km, and 35,8 km, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can rent a car at Istanbul for an average daily rate of R479 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of R794). 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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SWISSCheapestR7 450AverageR11 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 726AverageR12 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 266AverageR14 631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 969AverageR14 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR11 313AverageR16 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aegean AirlinesCheapestR11 547AverageR13 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 560AverageR14 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 608AverageR16 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 508AverageR20 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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