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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens from R4 775

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
May 10 — May 171
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 10 April 2026.

Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R9 140
Wed 23/99:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 2/107:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R9 189
Thu 7/519:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/520:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R9 255
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/613:50
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R9 288
Tue 21/412:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/520:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4R9 304
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/614:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R9 320
Sun 31/59:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 3/107:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R9 353
Sun 9/89:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 25/814:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R9 370
Sun 31/59:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R9 386
Fri 10/79:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/77:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R9 403

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 140

One-way from

R4 775

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 879
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m 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 (R2 095 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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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-13:05

2 stops26h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/6

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R9 583

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

9:50-6:15

1 stop19h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 25/6

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R9 632
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:40-9:10

1 stop19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 29/5

20:00-10:30

1 stop15h 30m

R10 420

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:50-15:40

1 stop18h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 19/5

12:40-4:00

1 stop16h 20m

R10 436

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

9:50-6:15

1 stop19h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 15/7

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R10 781

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

9:50-13:10

2 stops26h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/7

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R11 569

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

15:05-15:40

3 stops23h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 30/4

20:00-10:30

1 stop15h 30m

R12 176

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/9

22:00-10:30

1 stop13h 30m

R12 258

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:25-15:40

3 stops29h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 15/5

20:00-10:30

1 stop15h 30m

R12 537
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

R5 038

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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 3 April 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of R8 795). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 468). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

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 10 April 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
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 428 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 305 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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 12 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 R10 420, Etihad Airways can have you in Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 19h 30m. 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 Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R7 195 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Lufthansa, starting at R7 639 and R8 663 round-trip. Air France is priced at 34% 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 570. Users have also found prices from R5 219 and R6 194 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, 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. Istanbul comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Istanbul?

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 33,5 km, 35,8 km, and 35,9 km, respectively from Istanbul.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of R8 795). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 468). 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 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR7 195AverageR10 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR7 639AverageR10 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 663AverageR10 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 795AverageR10 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR8 884AverageR11 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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KLMCheapestR9 128AverageR11 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 165AverageR11 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 169AverageR10 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 582AverageR12 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 061AverageR12 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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