Question 1

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

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Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 26h. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 35m. The distance from Johannesburg to Athens is about 7133 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 2

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

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SWISS, at R7 509, 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 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you should look to book at least 77 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.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of R794). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Athens?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Athens flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Athens?

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Consider Aegean Airlines, Air France or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Athens.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Athens flights?

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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 Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Athens flights.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Athens?

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Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 11% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 17% on flights from Johannesburg to Athens compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R11 911. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R15 383.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Athens?

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February can be a great time to fly to Athens from Johannesburg with a flight ticket averaging about R11 994. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R7 665. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ATH?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Athens in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg?

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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.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Athens that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

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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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

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

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

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

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Round-trip from	R9 885
One-way from	R5 145
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 374

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 509	AverageR10 260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR7 992	AverageR11 543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 463	AverageR11 610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR9 519	AverageR11 851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR9 540	AverageR12 001	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR9 581	AverageR11 924	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 616	AverageR12 033	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 798	AverageR11 853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 312	AverageR13 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 749	AverageR14 133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R5 145

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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