Cheap flights from South Africa to Athens from R5 257

JNB — ATH
Dec 8 — Dec 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Athens

Tue 24/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Sat 28/1114:20 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 7/11R9 476
Mon 9/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Mon 23/1114:25 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 8/11R9 559
Sun 8/1115:10 -
1 stop22h 25m
Sat 21/1114:25 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 7/11R9 608
Mon 16/119:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Tue 1/126:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 4/11R9 888
Tue 17/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Tue 24/116:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 4/11R9 921
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Thu 19/116:30 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 3/11R9 938
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Wed 25/1113:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 5/11R9 987
Wed 18/119:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Wed 25/1113:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 6/11R10 103
Wed 23/1223:55 -
1 stop36h 45m
Fri 15/117:30 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 4/11R10 185
Sun 8/1123:59 -
1 stop16h 36m
Sun 22/1117:25 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 5/11R10 202
Tue 24/1123:59 -
1 stop25h 21m
Mon 30/1114:40 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 4/11R10 218
Thu 12/1119:40 -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 25/1114:40 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 3/11R10 465

Find flight deals from South Africa to Athens

Round-trip from

R9 476

One-way from

R5 257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 185
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • South Africa to Athens
1/12-31/12
  • 1/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 40m total
  • South Africa to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R812 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 138 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

23:10-13:50

1 stop38h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 257

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:50-11:25

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 653

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

0:55-21:00

1 stop20h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 653

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

9:50-5:25

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 686

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

9:50-5:25

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 686

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

0:55-10:45

1 stop33h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 147

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/4

1:15-20:35

1 stop18h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 774

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

13:45-15:10

2 stops25h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 548

Cape TownAthens

CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

0:55-0:25

2 stops47h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 746

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

20:20-18:40

2 stops22h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 323

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Athens

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Athens

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Athens?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Athens (average of R10 070). Flying from South Africa to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 871). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Athens?

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Athens have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

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 South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 19,7 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Athens?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Athens can take about 19h 30m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 339. The distance between South Africa and Athens is about 7133 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Athens one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 185 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R4 873 and Emirates from R5 016 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Athens?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Athens that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Athens?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Athens?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Athens (average of R10 070). Flying from South Africa to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 871). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Athens

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 912AverageR11 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 485AverageR9 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 543AverageR9 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 945AverageR12 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 360AverageR12 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 375AverageR11 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 436AverageR12 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 718AverageR12 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 792AverageR13 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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