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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens from R4 895

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 May 2026.

Sun 17/512:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/511:15
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R9 541
Mon 17/89:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 21/87:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R9 557
Wed 29/720:55
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 24/812:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R9 607
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 30/614:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/5R9 624
Tue 19/512:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/512:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R9 641
Tue 13/1014:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1113:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R9 657
Wed 27/512:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/613:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R9 674
Thu 18/620:55
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/613:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R9 707
Thu 25/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/77:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5R9 724

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 557

One-way from

R4 895

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 373
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/8-21/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Athens
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 794 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-13:05

2 stops26h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/9

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R10 956

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:50-3:05

1 stop32h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

15:45-9:40

2 stops17h 55m

R11 256
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:40-7:00

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/6

13:55-4:00

1 stop15h 05m

R11 472

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

12:40-18:30

1 stop28h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 25/7

12:05-9:00

1 stop21h 55m

R12 055

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

10:05-20:25

1 stop33h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 22/8

23:10-20:35

1 stop22h 25m

R12 621

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

9:25-7:00

3 stops20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 18/8

12:05-4:00

1 stop16h 55m

R13 970

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

9:25-12:25

3 stops26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 22/8

12:05-9:00

1 stop21h 55m

R14 136
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

12:40-18:30

1 stop28h 50m

R4 895
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

12:40-8:55

1 stop19h 15m

R5 212

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-13:05

2 stops26h 15m

R5 678

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you should look to book at least 41 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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R6 277). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of R17 783). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated 19 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg to Athens. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 378 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 437 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
999 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Athens. 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 into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg?

    Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens. You should not have trouble finding flights to Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights to the Athens airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 19,7 km journey from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Athens’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 55m. The distance from Johannesburg to Athens is about 7133 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens round-trip?

    Air France, at R7 300, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Athens.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Etihad Airways. Air France is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 652 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 298 and Emirates from R6 285 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Johannesburg to Athens flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Johannesburg to Athens flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Athens flights?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Athens that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Frankfurt am Main. Zurich sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg to Athens flights. Zurich is followed by Cairo in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Athens flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens 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 Johannesburg to Athens?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of R6 277). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of R17 783). 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 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Athens. 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 19 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR7 300AverageR10 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 795AverageR10 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 901AverageR9 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR9 072AverageR11 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 226AverageR11 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR9 319AverageR11 340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 348AverageR10 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 360AverageR12 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 648AverageR11 712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 145AverageR12 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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