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 R8 003. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Athens to South Africa for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Athens to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Athens to South Africa are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to South Africa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 41 days in advance, which can save you up to 39% on flights from Athens to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 41 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R10 545. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R14 538.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to South Africa?

The best pricing can be found in the month of June. Prices to South Africa from Athens average R12 934. You can even find prices in June for less than R12 934, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as R8 737. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from Athens. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 26%.

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.

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.

R8 003+ Flights from Athens to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Athens to South Africa

Round-trip from	R8 290
One-way from	R8 003
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R15 397

Ethiopian Air
6/11-18/11
2 total stops
25h 25m total
Athens to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
7/11
1 total stop
19h 10m total
Athens to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R33 835 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 571 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 6/117:10ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 18/118:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/7R8 290

Tue 2/918:30ATH - JNB

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1017:50JNB - ATH

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R10 492

Tue 2/916:15ATH - JNB

2 stops41h 20mAustrian Airlines

Tue 7/1019:00JNB - ATH

2 stops27h 40mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 14/7R11 888

Tue 18/119:05ATH - CPT

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/128:45CPT - ATH

1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R12 443

Thu 21/87:25ATH - JNB

1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 4/99:50JNB - ATH

2 stops26h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/7R12 461

Mon 1/93:55ATH - JNB

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 7/1017:50JNB - ATH

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/7R13 213

Thu 4/917:25ATH - CPT

1 stop29h 00mKLM

Wed 17/923:15CPT - ATH

1 stop25h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/7R13 500

Mon 17/1114:35ATH - CPT

2 stops26h 45mAir France

Wed 3/128:50CPT - ATH

1 stop28h 45mAir France

Deal found 14/7R13 661

Tue 2/96:30ATH - JNB

2 stops27h 50mSWISS

Tue 7/1019:35JNB - ATH

1 stop16h 35mSWISS

Deal found 15/7R13 893

Tue 7/1022:00ATH - CPT

1 stop14h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 14/1016:35CPT - ATH

1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/7R14 377

Thu 28/80:20ATH - CPT

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 5/914:35CPT - ATH

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/7R14 520

Sun 16/1118:50ATH - CPT

2 stops40h 20mLufthansa

Sat 6/1215:20CPT - ATH

2 stops34h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 14/7R14 628

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Thu 6/117:10ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 18/118:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/7R8 290

Tue 2/918:30ATH - JNB

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1017:50JNB - ATH

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R10 492

Tue 2/916:15ATH - JNB

2 stops41h 20mAustrian Airlines

Tue 7/1019:00JNB - ATH

2 stops27h 40mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 14/7R11 888

Thu 21/87:25ATH - JNB

1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 4/99:50JNB - ATH

2 stops26h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/7R12 461

Mon 1/93:55ATH - JNB

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 7/1017:50JNB - ATH

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/7R13 213

Thu 4/917:25ATH - CPT

1 stop29h 00mKLM

Wed 17/923:15CPT - ATH

1 stop25h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/7R13 500

Mon 17/1114:35ATH - CPT

2 stops26h 45mAir France

Wed 3/128:50CPT - ATH

1 stop28h 45mAir France

Deal found 14/7R13 661

Tue 2/96:30ATH - JNB

2 stops27h 50mSWISS

Tue 7/1019:35JNB - ATH

1 stop16h 35mSWISS

Deal found 15/7R13 893

Sun 16/1118:50ATH - CPT

2 stops40h 20mLufthansa

Sat 6/1215:20CPT - ATH

2 stops34h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 14/7R14 628

Sun 16/1112:05ATH - JNB

2 stops45h 25mBrussels Airlines

Mon 24/1119:45JNB - ATH

2 stops43h 30mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 13/7R14 842

Wed 15/100:55ATH - JNB

1 stop31h 15mEgyptair

Sun 19/1021:45JNB - ATH

1 stop19h 50mEgyptair

Deal found 13/7R14 860

Tue 18/119:05ATH - CPT

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/128:45CPT - ATH

1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R12 443

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Wed 6/817:25ATH - CPT

1 stop29h 00mKLM

Fri 7/118:00CPT - ATH

1 stop17h 05mKLM

Deal found 14/7R14 574

Wed 6/817:25ATH - CPT

1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/118:50CPT - ATH

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R15 433

Thu 7/80:50ATH - CPT

1 stop36h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 4/1117:15CPT - ATH

1 stop27h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/7R18 065

Tue 12/820:00ATH - JNB

2 stops19h 20mRwandAir

Tue 19/816:50JNB - ATH

2 stops42h 45mRwandAir

Deal found 13/7R18 423

Mon 18/89:50ATH - CPT

1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 2/913:00CPT - ATH

1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/7R16 167

Thu 21/88:10ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 4/98:20JNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/7R8 307

Thu 21/87:25ATH - JNB

1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 4/99:50JNB - ATH

2 stops26h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/7R12 461

Thu 21/815:05ATH - JNB

1 stop18h 25mAir France

Thu 4/923:15JNB - ATH

2 stops23h 00mAir France

Deal found 15/7R16 973

Wed 27/823:00ATH - JNB

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/920:25JNB - ATH

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R14 162

Wed 27/86:30ATH - JNB

2 stops51h 50mSWISS

Wed 3/919:35JNB - ATH

1 stop28h 20mSWISS

Deal found 13/7R18 065

Thu 28/80:20ATH - CPT

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 5/914:35CPT - ATH

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/7R14 520

Sun 31/83:55ATH - JNB

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 30/917:50JNB - ATH

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/7R15 451

One-way flights from Athens to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Athens to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

Fri 7/1113:10ATH - JNB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/7R8 003

Tue 30/923:40ATH - JNB

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R8 075

Tue 19/83:55ATH - CPT

1 stop32h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/7R8 755

Thu 21/814:00ATH - CPT

3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7R8 970

Thu 6/110:05ATH - JNB

1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/7R9 346

Sat 18/100:20ATH - CPT

1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/7R10 313

Thu 31/720:00ATH - JNB

2 stops31h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 14/7R11 584

Fri 19/96:00ATH - CPT

1 stop16h 25mKLM

Deal found 15/7R12 658

Mon 4/823:10ATH - CPT

1 stop18h 40mEmirates

Deal found 13/7R15 183

Sun 3/83:25ATH - CPT

2 stops18h 45mAir France

Deal found 13/7R16 114

Wed 30/73:25ATH - JNB

1 stop30h 25mAir France

Deal found 15/7R17 832

Fri 22/89:50ATH - CPT

3 stops50h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/7R18 799

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AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 6/11

7:10-20:10

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

8:20-20:45

1 stop12h 25m

R8 290

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/9

18:30-10:35

1 stop17h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

17:50-20:30

1 stop25h 40m

R10 492

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/9

16:15-8:35

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

19:00-23:40

2 stops27h 40m

R11 888

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 18/11

9:05-6:45

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

8:45-13:45

1 stop29h 00m

R12 443

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 21/8

7:25-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

9:50-13:20

2 stops26h 30m

R12 461

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 1/9

3:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

17:50-8:55

1 stop14h 05m

R13 213

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/9

17:25-21:25

1 stop29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

23:15-1:20

1 stop25h 05m

R13 500

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/11

14:35-17:20

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

8:50-13:35

1 stop28h 45m

R13 661

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/9

6:30-9:20

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

19:35-13:10

1 stop16h 35m

R13 893

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 7/10

22:00-11:50

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

16:35-14:50

1 stop21h 15m

R14 377

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Athens to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 ZA?

When flying from Athens to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAustrian Airlines 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 372 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Austrian Airlines

7,6

Good

814 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 466 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 658 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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.
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 R8 003. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Athens to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 4 airlines flying from Athens to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 142	AverageR13 958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 308	AverageR11 688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 429	AverageR12 677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 162	AverageR14 760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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