Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R4 790

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 31 — Apr 71
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 1 March 2026.

Wed 8/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 18/43:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R8 705
Fri 3/423:15
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Mon 27/413:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop32h 45m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R8 769
Mon 20/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 23/43:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/2R8 785
Thu 2/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/410:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R8 801
Tue 10/39:40
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops29h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/321:40
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops45h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R8 833
Mon 2/312:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/312:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/2R8 849
Mon 13/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/43:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/2R8 864
Fri 6/313:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/319:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/2R8 880
Tue 10/320:30
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/312:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/2R8 896
Wed 17/613:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 30/63:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2R8 912
Tue 27/109:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/1113:10
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2R8 928

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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 705

One-way from

R4 790

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 581
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/4-18/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R17 054 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 028 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 24/4

10:25-9:40

2 stops24h 15m

R8 785

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 30/5

15:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R9 294

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 000

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

13:30-14:50

2 stops24h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 21/8

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R12 047

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-20:30

1 stop25h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 19/7

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R12 286

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

14:45-7:00

1 stop15h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 20/7

12:05-4:00

1 stop16h 55m

R12 748

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

14:30-8:55

2 stops17h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/7

15:40-9:40

2 stops19h 00m

R12 986

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

9:50-13:05

2 stops26h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/7

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 209

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

14:30-8:55

2 stops17h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/7

13:10-10:30

1 stop22h 20m

R14 116

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

12:45-11:10

1 stop22h 25m

R5 140

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens

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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 27 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 292). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 230). 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 1 March 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.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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 and Air Europa can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 30h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 15m. 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 346, 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 425 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R4 844 and Etihad Airways from R4 937 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Athens?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations 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 292). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 230). 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 1 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 312AverageR9 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 376AverageR10 478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 502AverageR10 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR8 616AverageR10 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 654AverageR10 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR8 726AverageR11 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 744AverageR10 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 888AverageR10 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 298AverageR11 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 759AverageR12 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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