Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights typically cost between R11 728 and R15 213 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R9 863 on Etihad Airways (Oct 12-Oct 27).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 51m.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights typically cost between R11 728 and R15 213 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R9 863 on Etihad Airways (Oct 12-Oct 27).

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 28m.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 519.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as R9 863, Etihad Airways can have you in Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 48h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7133 km.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 426 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, starting at R7 876 and R9 362 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of R544). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 11

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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 13

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

Accepted Answer

Aegean Airlines, Air France and British Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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. Dubai comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 OR Tambo Airport 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 780. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R15 213.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Accepted Answer

February can be a great time to fly to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with a flight ticket averaging about R11 861. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R7 580. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find OR Tambo 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 25

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

Accepted Answer

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 26

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Athens from OR Tambo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 27

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on OR Tambo to Athens flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R9 863
One-way from	R5 559
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 226

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 426	AverageR10 199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR7 876	AverageR11 388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 362	AverageR11 504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR9 414	AverageR11 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR9 434	AverageR11 868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR9 475	AverageR11 732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 512	AverageR11 918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 693	AverageR11 747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 208	AverageR13 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 624	AverageR14 015	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens from R5 559

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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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