Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R4 996

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Wed 11/212:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/212:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R8 945
Mon 23/313:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 28/312:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R9 074
Fri 19/614:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/612:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R9 122
Thu 12/310:10
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/314:10
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2R9 138
Sun 22/212:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 1/319:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R9 202
Wed 17/622:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/715:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2R9 251
Fri 13/313:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/312:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R9 331
Wed 6/514:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/519:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R9 396
Mon 16/219:45
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/217:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R9 412

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 074

One-way from

R4 996

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 251
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R19 583 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 304 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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

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Johannesburg

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Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

13:45-11:10

1 stop21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 28/3

12:40-15:20

1 stop26h 40m

R9 074

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

13:45-11:10

1 stop21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 26/3

12:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R9 138

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

10:10-1:40

1 stop15h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 17/3

17:35-9:30

1 stop15h 55m

R9 186

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 1/7

15:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R9 267

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

20:40-14:50

1 stop17h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/6

16:20-16:10

1 stop24h 50m

R9 331

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-8:50

1 stop13h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 17/3

10:10-16:05

2 stops29h 55m

R9 460

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:45-12:40

2 stops16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/2

13:25-9:30

2 stops20h 05m

R9 460

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

20:30-11:10

1 stop14h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 25/3

12:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R9 557

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

20:15-14:10

2 stops17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/2

17:40-10:30

1 stop16h 50m

R9 670

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

14:45-18:30

1 stop26h 45m

R4 996

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you should look to book at least 13 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R7 381). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in September is currently the most expensive (average of R9 364). 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 3 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg to Athens. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg?

    Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens. You should not have trouble finding flights to Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 14 airlines have flights to the Athens airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 19,7 km journey from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Athens’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. The distance from Johannesburg to Athens is about 7133 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    SWISS, at R7 373, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Etihad Airways. SWISS is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 332 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R4 906 and Etihad Airways from R5 000 one-way.

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Athens?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R7 381). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in September is currently the most expensive (average of R9 364). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 373AverageR9 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 165AverageR10 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 623AverageR10 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR8 725AverageR10 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 764AverageR10 730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR8 808AverageR11 162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 872AverageR10 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 975AverageR10 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 411AverageR12 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 882AverageR12 987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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