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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R4 774

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
May 9 — May 161
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 9 April 2026.

Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R9 138
Wed 23/99:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 2/107:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R9 187
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/67:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R9 220
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/613:50
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R9 285
Tue 21/412:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/520:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4R9 302
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/614:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R9 318
Sun 31/59:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 3/107:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R9 351
Sun 9/89:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 25/814:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R9 367
Sun 31/59:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R9 384
Fri 10/79:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/77:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R9 400

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 138

One-way from

R4 774

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 877
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 096 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

9:50-13:10

2 stops26h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/7

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R9 613

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-13:05

2 stops26h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/6

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R9 613

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

9:50-12:35

1 stop25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 22/8

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R9 630
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:50-15:40

1 stop18h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 29/5

12:40-4:00

1 stop16h 20m

R10 417

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

9:50-6:15

1 stop19h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 20/9

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R11 057

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

18:35-15:40

3 stops44h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 25/4

12:40-4:00

1 stop16h 20m

R12 484

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

17:40-15:40

2 stops45h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 13/5

20:00-10:30

1 stop15h 30m

R13 222

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 29/5

15:40-10:30

1 stop19h 50m

R14 158

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

15:05-15:40

3 stops23h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 14/5

20:00-17:25

2 stops22h 25m

R15 191
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-13:05

2 stops26h 15m

R4 938

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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

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 3 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you should look to book at least 42 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R8 793). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 466). 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 9 April 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 428 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 000 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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 12 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 can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 26h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Johannesburg to Athens is about 7133 km.

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

    Air France, at R7 193, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SWISS and Lufthansa. Air France is 34% 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 569 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 217 and Emirates from R6 192 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 Addis Ababa the next most. Istanbul sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

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

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii can be visited by travelling about 33,5 km, 35,8 km, and 35,9 km respectively from Istanbul.

  • 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 Frankfurt am Main. Zurich sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Athens flights. Zurich is followed by Cairo 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R8 793). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 466). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR7 193AverageR10 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR7 637AverageR10 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 661AverageR10 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 793AverageR10 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR8 882AverageR11 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR9 126AverageR11 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 162AverageR11 321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 166AverageR10 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 579AverageR12 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 058AverageR12 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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