What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens round-trip?

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $684. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $747 and $864, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Athens?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Athens flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Athens?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Athens. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 10 days in advance to save up to 27% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 10 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Athens 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $538, or $837 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Athens?

November can be a great time to fly to Athens from Cape Town with a flight ticket averaging about $796. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $425. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens?

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Athens flights typically cost between $766 and $966 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $684 on Ethiopian Air (Aug 29-Sep 9).

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Fri 8/292:35 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 9/912:20 amATH - CPT

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/30

$684

Sun 8/311:15 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/183:25 amATH - CPT

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$704

Wed 8/611:15 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop16h 25mKLM

Wed 8/135:25 pmATH - CPT

1 stop29h 00mKLM

Deal found 7/30

$747

Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/2110:00 pmATH - CPT

1 stop14h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$864

Wed 10/18:40 amCPT - ATH

1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Tue 10/216:30 amATH - CPT

2 stops25h 40mSWISS

Deal found 7/30

$872

Sun 9/76:25 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop25h 00mEmirates

Tue 9/3011:10 pmATH - CPT

1 stop18h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/29

$916

Sun 8/176:05 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop19h 50mLufthansa

Mon 8/2511:40 amATH - CPT

2 stops26h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 7/30

$1,177

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Fri 8/292:35 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 9/912:20 amATH - CPT

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/30

$684

Tue 9/911:15 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop25h 10mKLM

Fri 9/196:00 amATH - CPT

1 stop16h 25mKLM

Deal found 7/30

$747

Tue 9/911:15 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/183:25 amATH - CPT

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$767

Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/2110:00 pmATH - CPT

1 stop14h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$864

Wed 10/18:40 amCPT - ATH

1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Tue 10/216:30 amATH - CPT

2 stops25h 40mSWISS

Deal found 7/30

$872

Sun 9/76:25 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop25h 00mEmirates

Tue 9/3011:10 pmATH - CPT

1 stop18h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/29

$916

Sun 8/176:05 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop19h 50mLufthansa

Mon 8/2511:40 amATH - CPT

2 stops26h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 7/30

$1,177

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Sun 8/311:15 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/183:25 amATH - CPT

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$704

Wed 8/611:15 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop16h 25mKLM

Wed 8/135:25 pmATH - CPT

1 stop29h 00mKLM

Deal found 7/30

$747

Wed 8/62:35 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 8/1212:20 amATH - CPT

2 stops33h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/30

$824

Sun 8/176:05 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop19h 50mLufthansa

Mon 8/2511:40 amATH - CPT

2 stops26h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 7/30

$1,177

Tue 8/192:15 pmCPT - ATH

2 stops21h 55mSWISS

Mon 9/86:55 amATH - CPT

2 stops31h 30mSWISS

Deal found 7/29

$987

Tue 8/193:20 pmCPT - ATH

2 stops22h 40mEmirates

Mon 9/811:10 pmATH - CPT

1 stop18h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/29

$1,146

Fri 8/292:35 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 9/912:20 amATH - CPT

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/30

$684

Fri 8/294:35 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 9/1010:00 pmATH - CPT

1 stop14h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$865

One-way flights from Cape Town to Athens
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Sat 11/1512:30 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$349

Sat 9/61:05 pmCPT - ATH

1 stop30h 20mEmirates

Deal found 7/29

$481

Sat 9/64:30 pmCPT - ATH

3 stops49h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/29

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Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

2:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/9

12:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$684

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

11:15 pm-1:25 am

1 stop25h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$747

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

11:15 pm-1:25 am

1 stop25h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/18

3:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$767

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/1

4:35 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/21

10:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$864

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/1

8:40 am-12:55 am

1 stop15h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/21

6:30 am-7:10 am

2 stops25h 40m

$872

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/7

6:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/30

11:10 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$916

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/17

6:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/25

11:40 am-1:25 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$1,177

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/15

12:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$349

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/6

1:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$481

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/6

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops49h 00m

$1,016

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

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Athens is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,287). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to ATH?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Athens is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Athens?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Athens?

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Athens on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Athens?

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $510.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Athens?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to Athens?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Athens, such as Emirates, KLM, and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,686 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,607 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,928 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $684. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $747 and $864, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Athens.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Athens?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,287). 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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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$572	Average$664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$586	Average$814	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$624	Average$1,049	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%

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