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R4 847+ Cheap flights to Greece

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Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Greece in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Greece
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Greece. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 March 2026.

Mon 6/79:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/77:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R9 391
Fri 3/49:45
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops38h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/413:50
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R9 475
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 29/56:05
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops27h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R9 509
Mon 4/514:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/519:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3R9 543
Fri 12/614:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/613:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3R9 559
Fri 3/420:55
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/419:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R9 576

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Greece on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 20 March 2026
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Find the latest flights to Greece in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Return from

R9 357

One-way from

R4 847

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 708
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Greece
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R128 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

9:50-13:10

2 stops26h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 24/7

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R9 745

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-12:35

1 stop25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/6

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R9 813

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 17/4

13:50-8:15

1 stop19h 25m

R9 847

JohannesburgMykonos

JNB - JMK

JNBJMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:45-8:20

2 stops45h 35m

Mikonos

Thu 7/5

17:45-8:15

2 stops39h 30m

R10 995

JohannesburgMykonos

JNB - JMK

JNBJMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:45-8:20

2 stops21h 35m

Mikonos

Fri 8/5

8:50-8:15

2 stops24h 25m

R11 046

JohannesburgMykonos

JNB - JMK

JNBJMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

9:50-20:05

3 stops33h 15m

Mikonos

Tue 15/9

12:00-8:20

2 stops21h 20m

R11 671

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB - SKG

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-20:25

1 stop25h 25m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Fri 12/6

9:35-10:30

1 stop25h 55m

R12 414

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB - SKG

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

17:50-20:25

1 stop25h 35m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Wed 17/6

21:15-10:30

1 stop14h 15m

R12 464

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-3:05

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/6

22:00-10:30

1 stop13h 30m

R12 768

JohannesburgThera

JNB - JTR

JNBJTR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

20:40-23:30

2 stops25h 50m

Thera Santorini

Thu 7/5

7:25-8:50

2 stops26h 25m

R12 785

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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 20 hours 33 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, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 424
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R9 863
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 006
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 348

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Greece?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Greece are SWISS, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Greece by month

Plan your trip to Greece by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Greece by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Greece?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Greece in the last few years. This data was updated on 20 March 2026.
The most popular places in Greece to fly to are Athens, Thera, Mykonos, Corfu and Heraklion.

Reviews of airlines servicing Greece

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Greece. 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 Greece. Reviews last updated 20 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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
3 544 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 259 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
971 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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

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

    Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Greece. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R672, while return flights cost around R1 527.

  • How much is a return flight to Greece?

    A return flight to Greece will typically cost around R1 717, however they can be found for as little as R1 717.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Greece depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Greece, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 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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