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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens from R5 550

JNB — ATH
Nov 7 — Nov 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Athens

Mon 5/1022:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 12/1015:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 4/10R8 956
Wed 25/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 35m
Wed 27/114:20 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 8/10R9 006
Sun 29/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 3/1214:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 4/10R9 239
Mon 26/109:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Tue 10/116:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 5/10R9 422
Thu 15/109:45 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 9/1113:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 8/10R9 455
Wed 21/109:45 -
1 stop19h 30m
Wed 28/1013:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 5/10R9 472
Sun 25/100:20 -
1 stop20h 40m
Tue 10/1115:45 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 6/10R9 488
Tue 10/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Tue 24/116:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 4/10R9 521

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens

Round-trip from

R9 006

One-way from

R5 550

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 734
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/11-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 914 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

9:50-5:25

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 749

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

13:45-11:00

1 stop21h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 148

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 231

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

0:20-22:55

2 stops22h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 663

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

20:20-11:10

3 stops38h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 840

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

23:00-13:35

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

14:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 239

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/3

13:45-18:00

1 stop28h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 2/4

12:05-9:10

1 stop22h 05m

R10 934

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

19:40-1:20

2 stops29h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/11

17:25-22:00

1 stop28h 35m

R11 083

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

19:40-1:20

2 stops29h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/11

5:55-22:00

1 stop16h 05m

R11 083

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/1

18:50-15:05

1 stop20h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 20/1

18:00-10:25

1 stop16h 25m

R13 260

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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 31 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 737). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 147). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights typically cost between R9 754 and R11 815 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 006 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 25–Jan 27).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, such as Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 454 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 672 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 9 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 R9 239, Ethiopian Air can have you in Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 14h 35m. 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 978 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways, starting at R8 651 and R8 674 round-trip. SWISS is priced at 26% 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 R3 882. Users have also found prices from R4 913 and R5 058 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. Dubai sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights. Addis Ababa comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Naif Souq, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Naif Souq, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall can do so by travelling 6,3 km, 6,8 km, and 10,5 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R427.

  • 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 Cairo least often. Abu Dhabi follows Cairo in terms of the least common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights. Istanbul 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 737). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 147). 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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Fly from OR Tambo to Athens on these airlines

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Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.

Top 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Athens

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 978AverageR11 579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 651AverageR9 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 674AverageR9 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 903AverageR11 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 430AverageR11 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 454AverageR10 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 514AverageR11 368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 817AverageR12 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 881AverageR13 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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