Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens

JNB — ATH
Oct 28 — Nov 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 267
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 753 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Search Deals

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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

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 31 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 R9 541). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 853). 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar 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
3 665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 665 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
4 454 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
1 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
1 043 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 665 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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.

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

    SWISS, at R7 817, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways. 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 R3 803 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R4 814 and Emirates from R4 956 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. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R423 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 541). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 853). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Athens?

Book flights to Athens if you plan to visit one of these locations
Glyfada
Piraeus

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Johannesburg to Athens

OR Tambo to Athens flights
Cape Town to Athens flights
Durban to Athens flights

Top 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 817AverageR9 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 473AverageR9 293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 530AverageR9 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
LufthansaCheapestR8 723AverageR11 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 244AverageR11 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 266AverageR10 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
KLMCheapestR9 322AverageR11 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
EmiratesCheapestR10 602AverageR12 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
EgyptairCheapestR10 661AverageR12 959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Egyptair flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Johannesburg to Athens flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Athens?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Athens from Johannesburg.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Athens with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Johannesburg to Athens flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Athens become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.