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Cheap flights from South Africa to Athens from R4 989

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Athens

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Athens flight deals. Data was last updated 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 366

One-way from

R4 989

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 610
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • South Africa to Athens
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 05m total
  • South Africa to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 661 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 923 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Athens

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Fri 8/89:50JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/87:25ATH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R10 366
Mon 15/919:00JNB - ATH
2 stops27h 40mAustrian Airlines
Fri 26/913:35ATH - JNB
2 stops20h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 29/6R10 419
Mon 15/919:35JNB - ATH
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/96:00ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R10 560
Mon 15/919:35JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 10mSWISS
Sun 21/96:30ATH - JNB
2 stops27h 50mSWISS
Deal found 29/6R11 300
Tue 22/713:55JNB - ATH
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 29/720:00ATH - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R11 600
Wed 16/714:30JNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/70:20ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R11 724
Tue 19/817:50JNB - ATH
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 25/83:55ATH - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R11 865
Mon 14/714:35CPT - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/70:20ATH - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6R11 900
Sat 16/810:05JNB - ATH
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Thu 28/818:05ATH - JNB
1 stop36h 25mEmirates
Deal found 1/7R12 094
Mon 29/912:05DUR - ATH
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1015:45ATH - DUR
3 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R12 270
Sun 3/813:05CPT - ATH
1 stop30h 20mEmirates
Tue 19/823:10ATH - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/6R12 288
Mon 29/914:45DUR - ATH
2 stops17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/1022:00ATH - DUR
2 stops16h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R12 393

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Athens that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

9:50-6:00

1 stop19h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 31/8

7:25-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

R10 366

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

19:00-23:40

2 stops27h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/9

13:35-8:35

2 stops20h 00m

R10 419

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

19:35-13:10

1 stop16h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/9

6:00-8:35

2 stops27h 35m

R10 560

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

19:35-15:45

1 stop19h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 21/9

6:30-9:20

2 stops27h 50m

R11 300

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

13:55-12:35

1 stop21h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/7

20:00-16:10

1 stop21h 10m

R11 600

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/7

0:20-13:05

1 stop13h 45m

R11 724

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

17:50-3:05

1 stop32h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 25/8

3:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

R11 865

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/7

14:35-5:00

1 stop13h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/7

0:20-13:45

1 stop14h 25m

R11 900

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

10:05-20:25

1 stop33h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 28/8

18:05-5:30

1 stop36h 25m

R12 094

DurbanAthens

DUR - ATH

DURATH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 29/9

12:05-18:30

2 stops29h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 7/10

15:45-10:35

3 stops19h 50m

R12 270

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Athens

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Athens (average of R544). Flying from South Africa 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Athens as you normally would.

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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian 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.

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 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.

  • 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 989 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R6 047 and Kenya Airways from R9 661 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Athens (average of R544). Flying from South Africa 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.

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SWISSCheapestR7 417AverageR11 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 055AverageR12 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 517AverageR13 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 575AverageR11 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 587AverageR12 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 588AverageR14 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 618AverageR13 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 645AverageR11 739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 960AverageR13 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 743AverageR14 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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