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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R4 607

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Feb 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 035

One-way from

R4 607

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 953
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 27/4-4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R20 338 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 388 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 19 January 2026.

Mon 27/419:00
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/511:45
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/1R9 035
Thu 30/414:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 19/519:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R9 084
Fri 23/113:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/219:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R9 166
Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/319:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R9 346
Wed 28/119:45
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/214:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R9 363
Mon 16/219:45
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/216:05
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R9 412
Fri 19/620:55
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/612:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R9 445
Mon 11/514:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/812:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R9 461
Wed 17/622:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/715:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R9 477
Mon 20/419:00
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 27/411:45
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/1R9 543
Sun 8/223:59
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop16h 31m
KLM
Sun 15/26:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 17/1R9 576
Tue 3/310:10
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/313:25
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R9 592

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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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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:00-21:00

1 stop25h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/5

11:45-8:35

1 stop21h 50m

R9 035

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

14:45-14:50

1 stop23h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 19/5

19:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R9 084

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-11:10

1 stop22h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/3

19:00-3:55

1 stop32h 55m

R9 346

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:45-12:40

2 stops16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 23/2

16:05-9:30

2 stops17h 25m

R9 412

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:45-14:50

1 stop23h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/8

12:05-4:00

1 stop16h 55m

R9 461

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 477

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

19:00-23:40

2 stops27h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/5

18:35-8:35

1 stop15h 00m

R9 477

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:00-21:00

1 stop25h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 27/4

11:45-8:35

1 stop21h 50m

R9 543

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

9:40-14:55

2 stops29h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/3

21:40-10:50

1 stop13h 10m

R9 707

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

10:10-12:20

2 stops26h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 16/3

16:05-9:30

2 stops17h 25m

R9 871

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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 16 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 493). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in September is currently the most expensive (average of R9 527). 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.

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 19 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 373 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 193 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
948 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
401 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

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?

    Lufthansa and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 23h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 55m. 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 186, 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 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 423 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 087 and Turkish Airlines from R6 448 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. Abu Dhabi sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R7 493). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in September is currently the most expensive (average of R9 527). 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

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 19 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 186AverageR9 637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 818AverageR10 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 782AverageR10 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR8 877AverageR11 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR8 900AverageR10 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 917AverageR10 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 982AverageR10 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 123AverageR11 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 577AverageR12 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 052AverageR13 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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