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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R5 355

JNB — ATH
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens

Mon 7/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 14/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 28/8R8 678
Wed 30/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Wed 7/1015:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 28/8R8 711
Sun 27/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Tue 13/1015:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 30/8R8 727
Thu 1/109:45 -
1 stop25h 50m
Fri 9/107:20 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 29/8R8 775
Wed 14/109:45 -
1 stop25h 50m
Sat 24/107:20 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 30/8R8 872
Sun 29/119:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Thu 3/126:40 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 30/8R8 904
Tue 13/1022:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 9/1114:35 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 31/8R9 049
Wed 2/914:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Thu 24/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 31/8R9 082

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Round-trip from

R8 711

One-way from

R5 355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 888
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/9-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 943 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

9:50-11:50

1 stop26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

6:40-8:20

1 stop25h 40m

R8 904

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.

Wed 21/10

15:20-20:10

1 stop29h 50m

R9 082

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/10

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 098
Fastest return journey

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

14:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

R9 162

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/10

13:50-8:15

1 stop19h 25m

R11 114

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

22:20-20:25

1 stop21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 17/10

23:10-5:30

1 stop31h 20m

R12 098

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

18:50-16:30

2 stops20h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

17:30-22:00

1 stop28h 30m

R12 340

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

21:45-12:35

2 stops37h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 23/9

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R12 679

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

0:20-14:55

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 25/12

8:00-22:25

1 stop14h 25m

R14 131

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

9:45-12:30

2 stops25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/10

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R14 792

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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 469). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 872). 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 R10 082 and R12 727 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 711 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 30–Oct 7).

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,Qatar 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
3 722 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
4 478 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
1 529 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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
1 037 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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 10 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 11h 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?

    Air France, at R7 073, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways. Air France is 33% 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 768 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R4 773 and Emirates from R4 910 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 R800 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. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Athens flights. Frankfurt am Main is followed by Abu Dhabi 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 469). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 872). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR7 073AverageR15 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 481AverageR9 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 494AverageR9 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 602AverageR10 868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR8 904AverageR10 032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 152AverageR10 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 212AverageR11 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 236AverageR12 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 891AverageR12 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR10 536AverageR12 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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