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Cheap flights from South Africa to Athens from R4 979

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 204
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 24/97:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R9 286
Fri 5/619:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/913:55
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R9 302
Thu 14/512:40
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/512:40
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 335
Fri 19/620:55
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/612:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R9 352
Mon 4/519:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/520:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 368
Tue 21/419:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop36h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/520:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 384
Fri 10/79:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/77:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 401
Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/67:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 417
Wed 6/519:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/520:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R9 450
Tue 13/1014:45
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1119:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 532
Thu 28/518:30
DUR
-
ATH
2 stops20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/620:00
ATH
-
DUR
2 stops22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R10 203

Find flight deals from South Africa to Athens

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Athens flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 204

One-way from

R4 979

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 809
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/9-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • South Africa to Athens
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • South Africa to Athens
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 079 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Athens 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 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

9:50-13:05

2 stops26h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 13/9

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R9 614

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 26/6

12:05-9:00

1 stop21h 55m

R10 400

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

12:40-15:40

1 stop26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 26/5

12:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R10 416

DurbanAthens

DUR - ATH

DURATH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 14/6

12:00-9:10

2 stops20h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 30/6

12:05-10:35

2 stops23h 30m

R10 498

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 25/6

20:00-15:20

1 stop20h 20m

R10 973

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 20/7

12:05-9:00

1 stop21h 55m

R11 579

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:50-14:50

1 stop20h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

15:45-9:40

2 stops17h 55m

R12 283

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

15:05-15:40

3 stops23h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 27/5

12:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R12 316
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

9:25-7:00

3 stops20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

13:20-3:55

1 stop14h 35m

R12 824

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

15:05-9:10

3 stops41h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/6

12:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R12 906

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Athens

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Athens (average of R7 370). Flying from South Africa to Athens in November is currently the most expensive (average of R43 892). 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.

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 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa to Athens 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
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 19,7 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Athens?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Athens can take about 20h 35m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 400. The distance between South Africa and Athens is about 7133 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 481 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R5 209 and Emirates from R5 325 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Athens?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Athens Eleftherios V. or Durban King Shaka Intl - Athens Eleftherios V., Johannesburg OR Tambo - Athens Eleftherios V. is the most popular route from South Africa to Athens.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Athens (average of R7 370). Flying from South Africa to Athens in November is currently the most expensive (average of R43 892). 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 South Africa to Athens

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR7 181AverageR10 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR8 514AverageR11 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 651AverageR11 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 781AverageR10 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR8 867AverageR11 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 138AverageR12 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 163AverageR11 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR9 207AverageR13 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 563AverageR12 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 029AverageR12 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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