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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R5 059

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Jul 16 — Jul 231
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 314

One-way from

R5 059

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 704
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 940 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 959 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

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 11 July 2025.

Sat 23/89:50JNB - ATH
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 30/87:25ATH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/7R10 314
Sun 7/923:30JNB - ATH
1 stop36h 15mKLM
Wed 17/96:00ATH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mKLM
Deal found 10/7R10 349
Tue 29/720:25JNB - ATH
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 5/89:50ATH - JNB
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7R10 474
Fri 7/1114:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/110:05ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R10 651
Tue 19/89:50JNB - ATH
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/912:00ATH - JNB
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R10 740
Sun 7/917:55JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/922:00ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R11 876
Tue 30/919:00JNB - ATH
2 stops27h 40mAustrian Airlines
Mon 13/106:30ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 11/7R12 604

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Athens that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/8

9:50-12:50

1 stop26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 30/8

7:25-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

R10 314

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

23:30-12:45

1 stop36h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 17/9

6:00-21:20

1 stop16h 20m

R10 349

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

20:25-18:30

1 stop21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/8

9:50-9:35

1 stop24h 45m

R10 474

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

14:30-3:40

1 stop13h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 13/11

0:05-13:05

1 stop13h 00m

R10 651

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

9:50-18:35

2 stops31h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/9

12:00-8:20

2 stops45h 20m

R10 740

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

17:55-3:05

1 stop32h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 17/9

22:00-10:35

1 stop13h 35m

R11 876

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

19:00-23:40

2 stops27h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 13/10

6:30-8:35

2 stops27h 05m

R12 604

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

20:25-18:30

1 stop21h 05m

R5 059

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

9:50-6:00

1 stop19h 10m

R5 823

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

9:50-11:10

2 stops48h 20m

R6 124

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Deals found on 9/7

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you should look to book at least 73 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, 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Athens. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

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.

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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Austrian 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.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.

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

    Etihad Airways, at R10 314, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include KLM and Qatar Airways. Etihad Airways is 15% 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 R5 059 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 823 and Kenya Airways from R10 882 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, 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 543AverageR10 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 084AverageR11 565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 590AverageR11 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 608AverageR11 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 652AverageR12 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 690AverageR12 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 896AverageR12 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 935AverageR11 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 385AverageR13 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 861AverageR14 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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