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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens from R4 828

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Jun 25 — Jul 21
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 26 May 2026.

Mon 1/619:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/620:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R9 396
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/5R9 412
Sun 9/812:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 30/811:15
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R9 445
Sat 4/79:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/714:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/5R9 624
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 30/67:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/5R9 657
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops31h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/714:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/5R9 706
Sun 9/812:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 17/820:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R9 803
Mon 17/820:55
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 21/813:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R9 852
Wed 17/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/713:50
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/5R9 869
Thu 11/612:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/612:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R9 918
Mon 8/612:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/612:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R9 983
Thu 28/519:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/613:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R10 015

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 26 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 396

One-way from

R4 828

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 162
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m 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. 0% potential price decrease (R1 687 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 26 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

13:10-9:40

2 stops20h 30m

R10 994
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:40-7:00

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/6

13:55-4:00

1 stop15h 05m

R11 255

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

13:30-20:25

1 stop29h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/6

23:10-16:15

1 stop18h 05m

R12 201

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

10:05-20:25

1 stop33h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 22/8

23:10-5:30

1 stop31h 20m

R12 364

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

10:05-20:25

1 stop33h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/8

23:10-5:30

1 stop31h 20m

R12 364

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

12:40-18:30

1 stop28h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 25/7

12:05-9:00

1 stop21h 55m

R13 098

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

18:00-3:05

1 stop32h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/9

15:40-9:40

2 stops19h 00m

R13 832

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

12:40-7:00

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 17/9

12:05-4:00

1 stop16h 55m

R14 746
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-6:15

1 stop19h 25m

R5 236

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

R5 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?

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 41 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 R9 526). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 940). 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 26 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 396 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 443 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 11 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 R11 255, Turkish Airlines can have you in Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 17h 20m. 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 152 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, starting at R8 622 and R8 708 round-trip. Air France is priced at 33% 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 558. Users have also found prices from R5 190 and R6 157 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. Dubai 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 Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R230 per day.

  • 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 R9 526). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 940). 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 26 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR7 152AverageR12 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 622AverageR10 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 708AverageR9 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR8 895AverageR11 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 025AverageR11 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 129AverageR11 110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 153AverageR10 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 170AverageR12 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 411AverageR11 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 938AverageR12 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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