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Cheap flights from Athens to South Africa from R5 876

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — JNB
Mar 23 — Mar 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Athens to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2026.

Mon 2/321:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/319:05
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop13h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R8 516
Sat 7/314:30
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/323:00
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R9 257
Mon 30/315:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 12/422:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 142
Mon 2/314:30
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/314:30
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop23h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2R10 448
Sat 7/36:05
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 05m
KLM
Wed 11/323:59
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop37h 01m
KLM
Deal found 19/2R10 705
Mon 2/313:45
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
KLM
Mon 16/319:20
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops29h 55m
KLM
Deal found 17/2R10 802
Wed 25/212:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/312:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R11 011
Thu 9/416:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop15h 50m
SWISS
Fri 24/49:10
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 18/2R12 653
Tue 3/313:45
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop32h 10m
KLM
Tue 10/38:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 19/2R12 669
Mon 13/417:25
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
KLM
Tue 28/423:15
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Deal found 18/2R12 718
Wed 13/517:25
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
KLM
Sun 17/523:15
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop36h 35m
KLM
Deal found 19/2R12 798
Mon 6/415:35
ATH
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 13/415:25
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop22h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 040

Find flight deals from Athens to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Athens to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 257

One-way from

R5 876

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 945
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Athens to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 00m total
  • Athens to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R42 804 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R10 417 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Athens to South Africa 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 21 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Athens to South Africa that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 7/3

14:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

23:00-13:35

1 stop14h 35m

R9 257

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 7/3

6:05-12:10

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

23:59-13:00

1 stop37h 01m

R10 705

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/6

15:35-3:55

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

R11 188

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/6

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

9:50-12:35

1 stop25h 45m

R11 478

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 4/3

12:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

20:30-11:10

1 stop14h 40m

R11 639

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/4

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

9:50-12:35

1 stop25h 45m

R11 864

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/4

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:50-12:35

1 stop25h 45m

R11 913

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 4/3

21:40-10:50

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:05-12:20

1 stop17h 15m

R12 074

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/3

13:45-21:55

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

8:00-1:15

1 stop17h 15m

R12 669

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/4

6:55-7:25

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

9:10-0:55

1 stop14h 45m

R12 685

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Best time to book a flight from Athens to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Athens with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to South Africa

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to South Africa (average of R7 470). Flying from Athens to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 607). 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 often are flights from Athens to South Africa delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between Athens and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 201 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Athens to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Athens to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, SkyJet Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 21 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Athens to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 224 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,5

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2024

ATH - IST

Check-in line took us 1 and half hour. Why not offer online check-in like most airlines do?
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 224 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 224 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,5

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2024

ATH - IST

Check-in line took us 1 and half hour. Why not offer online check-in like most airlines do?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
963 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 224 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,5

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2024

ATH - IST

Check-in line took us 1 and half hour. Why not offer online check-in like most airlines do?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Athens to South Africa. 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 from for flights from Athens to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Athens, you will be flying from Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 19,7 km from the centre of Athens.

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

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, KLM, and SWISS fly from Athens to South Africa in about 13h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 40m. There are 7133 km between Athens and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 708. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Egyptair, as they are both options that can get you from Athens to South Africa for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to South Africa (average of R7 470). Flying from Athens to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 607). 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 2 airlines flying from Athens to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Athens to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 220AverageR11 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 765AverageR9 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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