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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens from R4 679

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
mar. 24 — mar. 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 febrero 2026.

lun. 20/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 24/422:00
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R8 798
lun. 9/319:05
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 16/315:45
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R8 814
mar. 7/413:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 14/422:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R8 862
mié. 4/313:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
mié. 11/319:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/2R8 894
lun. 9/320:30
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
lun. 16/319:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R8 910
mié. 17/613:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops42h 25m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 30/63:55
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R8 974
sáb. 4/40:45
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 12/415:40
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R9 006
mar. 13/1013:30
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 4/1121:40
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 022
sáb. 7/323:00
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 14/322:00
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops44h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 038
mié. 17/622:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
mié. 1/715:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 070

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 22 febrero 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 798

One-way from

R4 679

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 279
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R17 200 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 062 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 4/3

13:45-11:10

1 stop21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 11/3

19:00-15:35

1 stop20h 35m

R8 894

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 19/6

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

jue. 25/6

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R8 974

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/3

9:40-20:50

2 stops35h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 16/3

15:45-18:40

2 stops26h 55m

R9 487

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/4

18:00-3:05

1 stop32h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

dom. 12/4

15:40-9:40

2 stops19h 00m

R9 503

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 20/4

18:00-20:30

1 stop25h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

vie. 24/4

10:25-9:40

2 stops24h 15m

R9 615

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 17/6

13:30-14:50

2 stops24h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mar. 30/6

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R9 711

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 4/3

14:30-9:00

2 stops18h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 11/3

21:40-10:50

1 stop13h 10m

R9 904

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 3/7

13:30-20:30

2 stops30h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

jue. 16/7

3:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

R10 240

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 15/6

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

R4 679

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 15/3

20:30-11:10

1 stop14h 40m

R4 840

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Athens. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of R8 349). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 295). 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.

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 22 febrero 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 406 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 231 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
963 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Eleftherios V. has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 14 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 19,7 km from Athens’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    For as low as R8 894, Qatar Airways can have you in Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 21h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7133 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 363 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, starting at R8 430 and R8 570 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 437. Users have also found prices from R4 878 and R4 971 on Emirates and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Addis Ababa sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights. Abu Dhabi comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights have a stopover in Frankfurt am Main least often. Zurich follows Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights. Cairo comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Athens that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of R8 349). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 295). 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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Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.
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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Athens

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 22 febrero 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 397AverageR9 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 430AverageR10 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 566AverageR10 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR8 676AverageR10 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 714AverageR10 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR8 787AverageR11 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 811AverageR10 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 952AverageR10 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 401AverageR11 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 833AverageR12 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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