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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R5 359

JNB — ATH
Sep 18 — Sep 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens

Tue 18/814:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 7/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 16/8R8 835
Tue 8/914:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 28/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 16/8R8 867
Mon 7/99:45 -
2 stops26h 20m
Fri 18/97:20 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 17/8R8 884
Tue 8/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Sat 19/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 15/8R8 900
Wed 23/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Thu 1/1015:20 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 14/8R8 949
Mon 5/109:45 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 9/116:40 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 15/8R9 046
Fri 16/108:20 -
1 stop29h 15m
Mon 19/1015:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 16/8R9 079
Tue 18/814:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Tue 1/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 17/8R9 127
Wed 19/822:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 31/815:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 17/8R9 143
Wed 2/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Thu 24/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 14/8R9 160
Fri 9/1014:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 11/1114:35 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 15/8R9 176

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Round-trip from

R8 835

One-way from

R5 359

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 044
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 760 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

14:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R9 143

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 19/9

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 143

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 15/9

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 143

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

18:50-8:40

1 stop13h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 10/1

15:45-9:40

2 stops17h 55m

R10 215

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

13:30-20:30

2 stops30h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/11

21:50-9:40

2 stops35h 50m

R10 475

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

13:30-3:10

2 stops36h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/11

15:45-9:40

2 stops17h 55m

R10 475

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

13:30-3:10

2 stops36h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

13:05-9:40

2 stops20h 35m

R10 491
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:45-13:05

2 stops26h 20m

R5 359

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

R5 392

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

R5 408

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Athens

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 R9 485). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 807). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Athens flights typically cost between R9 777 and R12 911 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 835 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 7–Sept 19).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you should look to book at least 19 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 477 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 504 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 032 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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

  • 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 10 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?

    Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 45m. 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?

    Air France, at R7 121, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways. Air France is 32% 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 R3 922 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R4 806 and Emirates from R4 943 one-way.

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

    Johannesburg to Athens flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Johannesburg to Athens flights stop in Dubai the next most. Addis Ababa sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq, by travelling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl.

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

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Athens that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Cairo. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Athens flights. Frankfurt am Main is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the least popular stopover location 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 R9 485). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 807). 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 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR7 121AverageR16 714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 543AverageR10 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 579AverageR9 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 701AverageR10 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR8 963AverageR10 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 198AverageR10 471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 273AverageR12 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 277AverageR11 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 959AverageR12 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR10 631AverageR12 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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