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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R4 831

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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 24 February 2026.

Mon 9/319:05
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/315:45
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R8 798
Tue 7/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 14/422:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R8 846
Mon 20/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 24/415:40
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2R8 862
Wed 4/313:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/319:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/2R8 942
Wed 17/613:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 30/63:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R8 958
Tue 13/1013:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1121:40
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 006
Sun 1/39:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/36:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/2R9 022
Mon 2/39:40
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops35h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/313:10
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops29h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2R9 038
Wed 17/622:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/715:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 054
Sun 29/313:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 4/43:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R9 086

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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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 798

One-way from

R4 831

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 262
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/3-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R17 120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 045 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 23/4

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R8 878

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

13:30-8:55

2 stops42h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 21/8

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R11 022

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

18:55-2:15

1 stop30h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 14/7

3:05-9:50

1 stop31h 45m

R12 062

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/7

15:40-9:40

2 stops19h 00m

R12 590

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

14:30-8:55

2 stops17h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 22/8

15:40-9:40

2 stops19h 00m

R12 926

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

20:30-11:10

1 stop14h 40m

R4 831

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

14:45-14:50

1 stop23h 05m

R4 895

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

12:40-19:25

2 stops29h 45m

R6 479

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

9:50-12:30

2 stops49h 40m

R6 591

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

9:25-7:00

3 stops20h 35m

R7 631

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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 20 February 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R8 335). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 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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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 24 February 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
3 532 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
3 532 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
1 413 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
7,3
Good
4 233 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
963 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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

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?

    Turkish Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 36h 35m. 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?

    SWISS, at R7 384, 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 31% 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 448 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R4 869 and Etihad Airways from R4 963 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 R8 335). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 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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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 24 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 384AverageR9 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 415AverageR10 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 551AverageR10 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR8 661AverageR10 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 699AverageR10 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR8 771AverageR11 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 795AverageR10 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 937AverageR10 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 385AverageR11 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 815AverageR12 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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