$436+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Athens (ATH)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ATH
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to AthensExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/301:50 pm -
1 stop23h 45m
Wed 10/143:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$621
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/283:10 pm -
1 stop22h 25m
Mon 10/123:20 pm -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 9/11![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$626
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:40 am -
1 stop31h 50m
Mon 9/286:35 pm -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$763
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:00 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 10/76:05 pm -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Emirates logo]()
$779
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Thu 9/246:35 pm -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$835
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/46:30 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Sun 12/136:00 pm -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Emirates logo]()
$851
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Mon 9/285:25 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/12![KLM logo]()
$865
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/42:00 pm -
2 stops18h 40m
Sun 12/131:05 pm -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$868
Best flights from Cape Town to AthensDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Athens that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Athens that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/283:10 pm -
1 stop22h 25m
Mon 10/123:20 pm -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 9/12![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$626
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/16:25 pm -
2 stops30h 55m
Wed 2/176:10 am -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 9/11![KLM logo]()
$752
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:00 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 10/76:05 pm -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Emirates logo]()
$780
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:25 pm -
2 stops41h 10m
Wed 10/147:20 am -
2 stops37h 35m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$953
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/287:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Mon 10/125:25 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/10![KLM logo]()
$954
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:25 pm -
2 stops21h 05m
Mon 10/126:35 pm -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$957
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/236:25 pm -
2 stops41h 25m
Fri 10/301:10 pm -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$968
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/43:20 pm -
2 stops20h 45m
Sun 12/134:45 pm -
2 stops21h 50m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,019
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to AthensDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Athens. Data last updated September 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Athens. Data last updated September 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:40 am -
1 stop31h 50m
Mon 9/286:35 pm -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 9/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$763
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:40 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Mon 9/285:25 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/12![KLM logo]()
$865
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/283:10 pm -
1 stop22h 25m
Mon 10/123:20 pm -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 9/11![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$626
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/301:50 pm -
1 stop23h 45m
Wed 10/143:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$621
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/305:40 pm -
2 stops20h 25m
Mon 10/53:20 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 9/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$885
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:00 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 10/76:05 pm -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Emirates logo]()
$779
One-way flights from Cape Town to AthensSearch for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/138:00 pm -
1 stop19h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Emirates logo]()
$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/135:15 pm -
2 stops33h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$516
Find flight deals from Cape Town to Athens
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) 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 September 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $621 (Ethiopian Air) |
One-way from | $436 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $759 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
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Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/13
8:00 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop19h 05m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$436
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/13
5:15 pm-2:40 am
2 stops33h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$516
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/28
3:10 pm-2:35 pm
1 stop22h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 10/12
3:20 pm-2:10 pm
1 stop23h 50m
$626
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/1
6:25 pm-1:20 am
2 stops30h 55m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 2/17
6:10 am-9:45 am
2 stops27h 35m
$752
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/3
8:00 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop18h 00m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 10/7
6:05 pm-6:05 pm
1 stop25h 00m
$780
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Wed 9/30
6:25 pm-12:35 pm
2 stops41h 10m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Wed 10/14
7:20 am-7:55 pm
2 stops37h 35m
$953
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/28
7:40 am-1:15 am
1 stop16h 35m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 10/12
5:25 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops29h 45m
$954
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/28
6:25 pm-4:30 pm
2 stops21h 05m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 10/12
6:35 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop28h 35m
$957
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/23
6:25 pm-12:50 pm
2 stops41h 25m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Fri 10/30
1:10 pm-5:20 pm
2 stops28h 10m
$968
Cape TownAthens
CPT Cape Town Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
CPTATH
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/4
3:20 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops20h 45m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sun 12/13
4:45 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops21h 50m
$1,019
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Athens in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Athens flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens
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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 31 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of $669). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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 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 $707 and $902 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $621 on Ethiopian Air (Sep 30-Oct 14).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Athens?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cape Town to Athens chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Athens on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Athens?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cape Town to Athens, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $591.
What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Athens?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Athens, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to Athens?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Athens, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.
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 September 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Athens, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.4
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJayant,Dec 2025
HKG - DXB
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.4
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJayant,Dec 2025
HKG - DXB
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.4
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJayant,Dec 2025
HKG - DXB
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.4
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJayant,Dec 2025
HKG - DXB
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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$670 | Average$713 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$684 | Average$963 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$718 | Average$859 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |