When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

Travellers will need to book flights to Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they wish to fly to Athens. The Athens airport is 19,7 km from the city centre.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Athens is January . The most expensive month for flights is June . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Athens 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 Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost R488, while return flights cost around R1 557.

How much is a return flight to Athens?

A return flight to Athens will typically cost around R89, however they can be found for as little as R89.

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 20 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.).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Athens takes 15 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Athens 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens 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 Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, 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).

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Flights to Athens in 2025

Return from	R9 980
One-way from	R6 338
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 535

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Johannesburg to Athens

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Cheapest flights to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Mon 3/119:50JNB - ATH

1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 7/116:05ATH - JNB

2 stops26h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R9 980

Thu 30/109:50JNB - ATH

2 stops39h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 12/1112:40ATH - JNB

2 stops43h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 138

Wed 17/919:00JNB - ATH

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1213:25ATH - JNB

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 190

Thu 16/109:50JNB - ATH

2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1013:20ATH - JNB

2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 225

Wed 17/923:15JNB - ATH

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/123:25ATH - JNB

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 313

Mon 3/119:50JNB - ATH

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/116:05ATH - JNB

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R10 330

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - ATH

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 7/1119:00ATH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 365

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ATH

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 1/1119:25ATH - JNB

2 stops36h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 576

Wed 17/919:00JNB - ATH

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1213:25ATH - JNB

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 611

Mon 24/1120:15JNB - ATH

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1217:25ATH - JNB

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R10 856

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ATH

2 stops39h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 1/1119:25ATH - JNB

2 stops36h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 961

Wed 17/923:15JNB - ATH

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/123:25ATH - JNB

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R11 311

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Fri 13/29:50JNB - ATH

1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways

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1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/9R10 295

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - ATH

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Fri 7/1119:00ATH - JNB

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Deal found 10/9R10 365

Mon 24/1120:15JNB - ATH

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Mon 1/1217:25ATH - JNB

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R10 856

Fri 13/29:50JNB - ATH

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Tue 17/26:40ATH - JNB

1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/9R10 313

Mon 24/1120:15JNB - ATH

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1216:05ATH - JNB

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R10 961

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - ATH

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Fri 7/1119:00ATH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/9R11 539

Fri 13/29:50JNB - ATH

1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways

Tue 17/26:40ATH - JNB

1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 681

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ATH

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Sat 1/1119:25ATH - JNB

2 stops36h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 961

Mon 24/118:20JNB - ATH

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/126:05ATH - JNB

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R12 834

Sun 26/1021:45JNB - ATH

2 stops31h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 7/1113:10ATH - JNB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R11 451

Sun 26/1021:45JNB - ATH

2 stops31h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 7/116:05ATH - JNB

2 stops26h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R11 591

Fri 10/109:50JNB - ATH

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 17/107:25ATH - JNB

1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R12 747

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Discover last-minute flight deals to Athens. Data last updated 11 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 17/919:00JNB - ATH

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1213:25ATH - JNB

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 190

Wed 17/923:15JNB - ATH

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Mon 1/123:25ATH - JNB

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 313

Wed 17/919:00JNB - ATH

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1213:25ATH - JNB

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 611

Wed 17/923:15JNB - ATH

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/123:25ATH - JNB

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R11 311

Thu 16/109:50JNB - ATH

2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1013:20ATH - JNB

2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 225

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ATH

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 1/1119:25ATH - JNB

2 stops36h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 576

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ATH

2 stops39h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 1/1119:25ATH - JNB

2 stops36h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 961

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - ATH

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 7/1119:00ATH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 365

Sun 26/1021:45JNB - ATH

2 stops31h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 7/1113:10ATH - JNB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R11 451

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - ATH

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 7/1119:00ATH - JNB

1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/9R11 539

Sun 26/1021:45JNB - ATH

2 stops31h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 7/116:05ATH - JNB

2 stops26h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R11 591

Thu 30/109:50JNB - ATH

2 stops39h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 12/1112:40ATH - JNB

2 stops43h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R10 138

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Thu 18/99:50JNB - ATH

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R6 338

Tue 23/129:50JNB - ATH

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/9R6 706

Tue 23/129:50JNB - ATH

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/9R6 724

Fri 3/1019:35JNB - ATH

2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R6 951

Thu 25/919:10JNB - ATH

1 stop24h 15mEmirates

Deal found 9/9R7 004

Fri 3/1019:35JNB - ATH

3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R7 056

Thu 25/919:00JNB - ATH

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R7 546

Thu 25/919:00JNB - ATH

2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R7 862

Tue 23/129:50JNB - ATH

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R7 897

Fri 3/1022:20JNB - ATH

1 stop15h 40mEmirates

Deal found 9/9R8 229

Thu 25/916:40JNB - ATH

3 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R8 282

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Deal found 9/9R8 369

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