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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R5 538

JNB — ATH
Oct 22 — Oct 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens

Wed 25/119:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Mon 30/1113:10 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 21/9R8 721
Mon 28/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Tue 13/1015:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 18/9R8 753
Tue 6/108:20 -
1 stop29h 15m
Mon 2/1114:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 22/9R8 818
Tue 6/1014:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Tue 13/1015:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 21/9R8 835
Tue 3/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 10/1114:20 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 19/9R8 851
Sun 4/108:20 -
1 stop29h 15m
Thu 8/1015:20 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 18/9R8 867
Thu 1/109:45 -
1 stop25h 50m
Wed 14/107:20 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 19/9R8 997
Thu 15/109:45 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 9/1113:10 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 21/9R9 029
Sat 17/109:45 -
1 stop25h 50m
Sat 24/107:20 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 19/9R9 078
Wed 14/109:45 -
1 stop25h 50m
Sat 24/107:20 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 19/9R9 127
Wed 14/1022:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Sat 24/1015:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 17/9R9 143

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Round-trip from

R8 721

One-way from

R5 538

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 271
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 763 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 635
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 684

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

8:20-6:40

2 stops22h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 723

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

9:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

6:40-8:25

1 stop25h 45m

R9 127

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

14:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 143

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 24/10

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 143

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/3

9:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 6/4

7:20-8:15

1 stop25h 55m

R10 053

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

9:25-12:25

3 stops26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 296

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

19:00-18:40

2 stops22h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 637

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

23:15-22:55

2 stops22h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 735

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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

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 500). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 839). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Athens flights typically cost between R9 890 and R12 310 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 721 on Etihad Airways (Nov 25–Nov 30).

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 19 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.

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
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
4 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 731 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
1 533 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
1 042 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 50m. 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?

    Ethiopian Air, at R8 463, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Lufthansa. Ethiopian Air is 20% 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 794 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R4 802 and Emirates from R4 943 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 R564 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 500). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 839). 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 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 463AverageR9 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 520AverageR9 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 701AverageR11 068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 039AverageR11 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 223AverageR11 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 244AverageR10 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 298AverageR11 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 585AverageR12 163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 591AverageR12 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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