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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R5 653

JNB — ATH
Dec 8 — Dec 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens

Mon 16/119:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Tue 1/126:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 4/11R9 888
Tue 17/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Tue 24/116:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 4/11R9 921
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Thu 19/116:30 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 3/11R9 938
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Wed 25/1113:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 5/11R9 987
Wed 18/119:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Wed 25/1113:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 6/11R10 103
Wed 23/1223:55 -
1 stop36h 45m
Fri 15/117:30 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 4/11R10 185
Sun 8/1123:59 -
1 stop16h 36m
Sun 22/1117:25 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 5/11R10 202
Tue 24/1123:59 -
1 stop25h 21m
Mon 30/1114:40 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 4/11R10 218
Thu 12/1119:40 -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 25/1114:40 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 3/11R10 465
Thu 12/115:55 -
2 stops29h 15m
Wed 25/1113:20 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 4/11R14 717
Thu 17/126:30 -
3 stops35h 30m
Thu 31/1213:20 -
3 stops26h 40m
Deal found 7/11R20 963
Thu 10/129:40 -
3 stops32h 20m
Thu 24/1213:20 -
3 stops26h 40m
Deal found 4/11R21 178

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Round-trip from

R9 938

One-way from

R5 653

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 070
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/1-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 223 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 653
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

9:50-5:25

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 686

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

9:50-5:25

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 686

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

13:45-15:10

2 stops25h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 548

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

20:20-18:40

2 stops22h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 323

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/4

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/4

7:20-8:15

1 stop25h 55m

R11 339

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/4

0:35-10:15

1 stop32h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 6/5

3:55-22:40

1 stop19h 45m

R11 339

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

9:25-11:10

3 stops25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 25/11

13:20-8:40

1 stop19h 20m

R12 756

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

19:40-1:20

2 stops29h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 30/11

13:45-11:25

2 stops21h 40m

R13 531

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

10:55-18:00

3 stops55h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/11

12:55-15:35

1 stop26h 40m

R13 976

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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 691). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 278). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Athens flights typically cost between R9 394 and R11 174 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 938 on Etihad Airways (Jan 21–Feb 25).

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
3 692 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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
3 692 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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
3 707 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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
4 468 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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
1 555 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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
1 046 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 692 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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 9 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 Turkish Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 19h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 10m. 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 912, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air. SWISS is 26% 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 185 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R4 877 and Emirates from R5 016 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, Burj Khalifa, or Naif Souq. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Naif Souq, by travelling 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 6,3 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R326 per day.

  • 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. Abu Dhabi sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Athens flights. Abu Dhabi is followed by Istanbul 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 691). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 278). 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 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 912AverageR9 956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 485AverageR9 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 543AverageR9 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 945AverageR13 124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 360AverageR11 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 375AverageR10 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 436AverageR11 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 718AverageR12 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 792AverageR13 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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