Find flights
Airlines

R5 637+ Cheap flights to Greece

— ATH
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Greece in 2026

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights to Greece

Mon 16/1123:00 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 1/1214:25 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 8/11R9 610
Mon 14/1214:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 11/114:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 9/11R9 775
Thu 12/119:50 -
1 stop25h 35m
Wed 25/1113:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 5/11R9 989
Fri 13/119:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Thu 26/116:30 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 9/11R10 022
Wed 18/119:50 -
1 stop19h 35m
Wed 25/1113:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 6/11R10 104
Sun 8/1123:59 -
1 stop16h 36m
Sun 22/1117:25 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 5/11R10 203

Find flights to Greece

Explore Greece
Flights to Athens
Flights to Thera
Flights to Mykonos
Flights to Heraklion
Flights to Corfu
Flights to Thessaloniki
Flights to Rhodes
Flights to Zakynthos

Find flight deals to Greece

Return from

R9 775

One-way from

R5 637

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 187
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/12-11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
Search Deals
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Greece
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R49 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R129 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in November 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Greece that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

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 654

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

8:20-8:50

2 stops24h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 31/12

20:20-13:30

2 stops17h 10m

R11 291

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/4

0:35-14:55

1 stop13h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 6/5

3:55-22:40

1 stop19h 45m

R11 340

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

18:50-21:00

1 stop26h 10m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Thu 4/2

9:30-10:55

1 stop25h 25m

R11 967

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

9:25-11:10

3 stops25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 25/11

13:20-8:40

1 stop19h 20m

R12 758

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

19:45-12:40

2 stops16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/12

17:20-9:40

1 stop16h 20m

R12 890

JohannesburgThera

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - JTR Thera Santorini

JNBJTR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

19:40-16:35

2 stops20h 55m

Thera Santorini

Tue 2/2

21:35-22:00

2 stops24h 25m

R13 582

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

10:55-18:00

3 stops55h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/11

12:55-15:35

1 stop26h 40m

R13 978

JohannesburgHeraklion

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

JNBHER

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

23:00-0:35

2 stops25h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 30/12

8:10-3:55

2 stops19h 45m

R14 126

JohannesburgChania

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CHQ Chania Souda

JNBCHQ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-17:25

2 stops31h 35m

Chania Souda

Mon 16/11

21:50-8:25

2 stops34h 35m

R14 159

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/11

Showing 1-10 of 31 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight to Greece

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Greece with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Greece

How long is the flight to Greece?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Greece takes 20 hours 47 minutes. Flights to Greece from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Greece?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Greece are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

Emirates
Emirates
From R12 602
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 605
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 538
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R11 412

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Greece?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Greece are Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Greece by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Greece ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Greece when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Greece by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Greece, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Greece?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Greece, you should look to book at least 19 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 are the most popular places to fly to in Greece?

The most popular places in Greece to fly to are Athens, Thera, Mykonos, Corfu and Heraklion.

Reviews of airlines servicing Greece

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Greece have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 706 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 555 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 046 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

FAQs about flying to Greece

What is good to know if travelling to Greece?

  • Travellers who get flight tickets to Greece over New Year’s Day are in for a traditional treat. Children go from door to door singing carols and sharing goodwill with neighbours, families prepare roasts and a pomegranate is smashed against the door at midnight.
  • Sampling delicious Mediterranean cuisine is just one delight a trip to Greece provides. Taramasalata (fish roe dip) is a traditional favourite along with Dolmades (grape leaf-wrapped rice parcels) and moussaka (a baked dish with layers of aubergine, meat, garlic and other ingredients).
  • The Greek Archipelago makes up 7500 kilometres of the country’s 16 000 kilometre coastline. Beaches, sand-dunes, pebble beaches and caves are waiting to be explored.
  • Planning a trip to Greece will more than likely include visits to its numerous ancient archaeological sites like the great Olympia which hosted the first Olympic games, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius and Greece’s breath-taking Byzantine churches.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Greece if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Greece on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Greece?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Greece.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece?

    Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R568, while return flights cost around R1 467.

  • How much is a return flight to Greece?

    A return flight to Greece will typically cost around R1 676, however they can be found for as little as R1 676.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Greece depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Greece, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

    Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0,0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Greece?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Greece flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Greece?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights to Greece by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Greece with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Greece ? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Greece become cheaper?

Of course! You can track prices for flights to Greece and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.