How long is the flight from South Africa to Greece?

A quick flight from South Africa to Greece can take about 19h 30m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 339. South Africa and Greece are separated by a distance of 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 Greece one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Greece are Qatar Airways (R6 225), Etihad Airways (R6 733), and Emirates (R7 879).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Greece ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches 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.

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).

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

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Greece?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Greece by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Greece (average of R10 152). Flying from South Africa to Greece in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 921). 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 Greece?

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

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Greece?
A quick flight from South Africa to Greece can take about 19h 30m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 339. South Africa and Greece are separated by a distance of 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 Greece one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Greece are Qatar Airways (R6 225), Etihad Airways (R6 733), and Emirates (R7 879).
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Greece that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Greece flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Greece?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Greece.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Greece?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Greece 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 Greece?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Greece (average of R10 152). Flying from South Africa to Greece in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 921). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 560	AverageR9 906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 761	AverageR10 758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 981	AverageR12 934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 358	AverageR12 440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR9 436	AverageR12 331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 717	AverageR14 772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 792	AverageR13 406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 173	AverageR21 440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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