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R5 201+ Cheap flights to Greece

— ATH
Sep 21 — Sep 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Greece in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Greece

Mon 7/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Sat 19/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 22/8R8 657
Wed 2/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 14/915:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 19/8R8 673
Sun 4/1022:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 19/1015:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 20/8R8 721
Mon 7/99:45 -
1 stop19h 30m
Fri 18/97:20 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 18/8R8 753
Mon 24/822:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 31/815:20 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 19/8R8 817
Tue 1/922:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 5/1015:20 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 21/8R8 833

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Return from

R8 657

One-way from

R5 201

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 850
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Greece
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R118 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 24/9

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 009

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

8:20-14:35

1 stop29h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 15/9

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 073

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

23:00-13:35

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

14:35-20:10

1 stop29h 35m

R9 121

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

22:50-14:35

1 stop14h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 3/10

15:20-20:10

1 stop29h 50m

R9 153

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

18:50-8:40

1 stop13h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 10/1

15:45-9:40

2 stops17h 55m

R10 065

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:30-14:55

2 stops25h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

21:50-9:40

2 stops35h 50m

R10 385

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/9

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R10 737

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

13:30-20:25

2 stops29h 55m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Fri 9/10

21:15-9:40

2 stops37h 25m

R10 898

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

13:30-8:40

2 stops43h 10m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Sun 7/2

9:30-9:40

2 stops24h 10m

R10 946

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

18:50-8:40

1 stop13h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 9/1

15:45-22:25

1 stop30h 40m

R11 218

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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 28 hours 16 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, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Emirates
Emirates
From R12 247
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 272
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 262
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R11 487

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Greece?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Greece are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad 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
3 657 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
3 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
3 735 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
4 482 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
1 507 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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
1 029 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

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, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Greece.

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

    Thera Santorini is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece. One-way flights to Thera Santorini typically cost R590, while return flights cost around R1 425.

  • How much is a return flight to Greece?

    A return flight to Greece will typically cost around R4 389, however they can be found for as little as R1 306.

  • 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.).

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