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Cheap flights from Athens to Cape Town from R8 754

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — CPT
Aug 23 — Aug 301
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Athens to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 638

One-way from

R8 754

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 120
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • Athens to Cape Town
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1/11
  • 1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Athens to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 898 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 393 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Athens to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2025.

Sat 4/100:20ATH - CPT
1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/1014:35CPT - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R12 638
Mon 1/93:25ATH - CPT
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/923:15CPT - ATH
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8R13 746
Sun 5/1012:05ATH - CPT
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1023:45CPT - ATH
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8R13 869
Sun 23/1114:35ATH - CPT
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/128:00CPT - ATH
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R14 185
Tue 30/90:20ATH - CPT
2 stops19h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/1014:35CPT - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R14 290
Mon 1/93:25ATH - CPT
2 stops19h 00mAir France
Thu 18/923:15CPT - ATH
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 16/8R14 308
Tue 2/96:00ATH - CPT
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Thu 18/923:15CPT - ATH
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Deal found 16/8R14 695

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Depart

Return

Price

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 4/10

0:20-13:00

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

14:35-5:00

1 stop13h 25m

R12 638

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 22/1

14:35-6:45

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

8:50-13:35

1 stop28h 45m

R13 236

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 1/9

3:25-21:25

2 stops19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

23:15-12:45

1 stop36h 30m

R13 746

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 22/1

6:05-6:45

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

8:50-13:35

1 stop28h 45m

R13 798

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 5/10

12:05-21:45

2 stops34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

23:45-13:00

1 stop36h 15m

R13 869

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 23/11

14:35-6:45

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/12

23:45-16:30

1 stop16h 45m

R14 185

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/11

11:25-10:00

2 stops46h 35m

R8 754

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 16/9

9:45-13:45

3 stops29h 00m

R9 931

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 19/10

21:45-21:45

1 stop25h 00m

R9 949

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 17/10

0:45-20:55

1 stop21h 10m

R9 984

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Best time to book a flight from Athens to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Athens to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Athens to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 ATH to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Athens to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Athens to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Athens to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Athens to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Athens to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Athens to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Athens to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 395.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Athens to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Athens to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Athens to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Athens to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Athens to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 945 reviews
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Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,7

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 945 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 945 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,3

Crew

7,7

Boarding

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Vishalkumar,Feb 2025

BOM - IST

I liked nothing about Turkish airlines. Very bad and rude customer Service from the crew and from Istanbul airport staff. Will never fly again with Turkish Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Athens to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Athens to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Athens to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 584 on this airline. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Athens to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Athens to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to Cape Town 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 Athens to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Athens to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 584AverageR15 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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