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Cheap flights from Athens to South Africa from R5 747

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — JNB
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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 22 March 2026.

Thu 16/47:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/49:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R10 491
Sat 2/57:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3R10 678
Thu 16/47:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R10 729
Thu 18/613:50
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/99:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R10 763
Fri 3/714:30
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/79:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3R11 324
Thu 2/46:00
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
KLM
Sun 21/623:15
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop36h 35m
KLM
Deal found 20/3R13 960
Sun 3/56:00
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
KLM
Mon 18/57:40
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop28h 10m
KLM
Deal found 17/3R13 994
Mon 4/56:00
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
KLM
Wed 20/57:40
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop31h 50m
KLM
Deal found 20/3R14 045
Mon 4/519:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R14 249
Sun 3/513:00
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/523:30
CPT
-
ATH
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R14 283
Sun 26/411:35
ATH
-
CPT
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/513:00
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R14 368
Mon 4/518:35
ATH
-
CPT
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/57:40
CPT
-
ATH
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3R14 402

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 491

One-way from

R5 747

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R10 100
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Athens to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 45m total
  • Athens to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R44 703 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R11 340 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 March 2026.
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AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 16/4

7:20-8:15

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

R10 644

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/6

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

9:50-6:15

1 stop19h 25m

R11 137

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/7

23:10-16:15

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

19:10-20:25

1 stop24h 15m

R14 793

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/5

19:35-11:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:00-18:05

1 stop28h 05m

R15 779

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 30/8

13:55-10:15

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

19:30-18:30

1 stop22h 00m

R16 255

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/5

16:20-20:30

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:00-18:35

3 stops28h 35m

R16 578

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/5

23:10-11:30

1 stop37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:15-20:25

1 stop30h 10m

R16 867

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 21/4

13:50-18:35

2 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

20:25-6:15

2 stops32h 50m

R16 969

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 21/4

16:20-11:30

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:00-8:30

1 stop18h 30m

R17 377

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 30/8

23:10-19:55

2 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

20:00-20:25

1 stop23h 25m

R17 547

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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 974). Flying from Athens to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 259). 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.

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 22 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 271 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
975 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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 Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Athens to South Africa in about 16h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h. There are 8010 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 711. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar 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 974). Flying from Athens to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 259). 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 3 airlines flying from Athens to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 682AverageR9 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 071AverageR10 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 612AverageR12 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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