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

Currently priced at $569, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg to Athens and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $588 and $612, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Athens for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $312. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Athens for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Athens?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Athens flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings 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 Johannesburg to Athens?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Athens.

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

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 20%.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 32 days in advance, which can save you up to 13% on flights from Johannesburg to Athens compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 32 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $667. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $897.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Athens?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Athens from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around $684 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $429. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg?

For a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 12.3 mi from the center of the city. Eleftherios V. is the only Athens airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 5 airlines have flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

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 vacation 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.

$312+ Flights from Johannesburg to Athens

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Athens flights typically cost between $678 and $868 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $569 on Etihad Airways (Aug 27-Sep 3).

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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 July 31, 2025.

Wed 8/279:50 amJNB - ATH

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 9/36:05 amATH - JNB

2 stops51h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/30

$569

Mon 12/298:20 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 12/311:20 pmATH - JNB

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/31

$588

Thu 9/48:20 amJNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 9/2312:20 amATH - JNB

1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/31

$612

Sun 9/149:50 amJNB - ATH

2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/211:20 pmATH - JNB

2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$689

Mon 12/2911:40 amJNB - ATH

2 stops24h 20mLufthansa

Fri 1/95:30 pmATH - JNB

2 stops22h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 7/31

$724

Mon 12/2910:25 amJNB - ATH

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Tue 12/306:00 pmATH - JNB

1 stop26h 35mEmirates

Deal found 7/31

$753

Thu 10/95:50 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 10/1212:50 amATH - JNB

1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$791

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Wed 8/279:50 amJNB - ATH

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 9/36:05 amATH - JNB

2 stops51h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/30

$569

Mon 12/298:20 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 12/311:20 pmATH - JNB

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/31

$588

Thu 9/48:20 amJNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 9/2312:20 amATH - JNB

1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/31

$612

Sun 9/149:50 amJNB - ATH

2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/211:20 pmATH - JNB

2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$689

Mon 12/2911:40 amJNB - ATH

2 stops24h 20mLufthansa

Fri 1/95:30 pmATH - JNB

2 stops22h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 7/31

$724

Mon 12/2910:25 amJNB - ATH

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Tue 12/306:00 pmATH - JNB

1 stop26h 35mEmirates

Deal found 7/31

$753

Thu 10/95:50 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 10/1212:50 amATH - JNB

1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$791

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Tue 8/51:55 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 8/118:00 pmATH - JNB

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/31

$2,486

Tue 8/55:50 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop17h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 8/118:20 amATH - JNB

1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$2,809

Tue 8/57:00 pmJNB - ATH

2 stops29h 10mAustrian Airlines

Mon 8/116:30 amATH - JNB

2 stops51h 05mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$3,037

Tue 8/57:35 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop16h 35mSWISS

Mon 8/114:05 pmATH - JNB

2 stops18h 15mSWISS

Deal found 7/30

$3,815

Tue 8/59:50 amJNB - ATH

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/103:55 amATH - JNB

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$14,602

Wed 8/134:50 pmJNB - ATH

2 stops24h 40mRwandAir

Sat 8/168:00 pmATH - JNB

2 stops19h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 7/30

$922

Wed 8/139:45 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop23h 15mEgyptair

Fri 8/1512:55 amATH - JNB

1 stop31h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 7/30

$948

Thu 8/148:20 amJNB - ATH

1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air

Thu 8/218:10 amATH - JNB

1 stop13h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/30

$639

Tue 8/2610:20 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Sun 9/2811:10 pmATH - JNB

1 stop18h 05mEmirates

Deal found 7/30

$846

Tue 8/267:35 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop28h 20mSWISS

Tue 9/306:30 amATH - JNB

2 stops27h 50mSWISS

Deal found 7/30

$1,059

Wed 8/279:50 amJNB - ATH

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 9/36:05 amATH - JNB

2 stops51h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/30

$569

Wed 8/279:50 amJNB - ATH

2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/36:05 amATH - JNB

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$789

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Athens
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Mon 12/291:45 pmJNB - ATH

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/31

$312

Thu 9/119:50 amJNB - ATH

2 stops48h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/30

$342

Fri 9/129:50 amJNB - ATH

2 stops55h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$364

Thu 9/111:25 amJNB - ATH

2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/30

$549

Mon 8/253:10 amJNB - ATH

2 stops26h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 7/31

$1,484

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/27

9:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 9/3

6:05 am-8:20 am

2 stops51h 15m

$569

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/29

8:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/31

1:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$588

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

8:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/23

12:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$612

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

9:50 am-11:10 am

2 stops48h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/21

1:20 pm-8:20 am

2 stops44h 00m

$689

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/29

11:40 am-12:00 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 1/9

5:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$724

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/29

10:25 am-3:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 12/30

6:00 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$753

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

5:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 10/12

12:50 am-10:35 am

1 stop34h 45m

$791

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/29

1:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 05m

$312

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

9:50 am-11:10 am

2 stops48h 20m

$342

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

9:50 am-6:35 pm

2 stops55h 45m

$364

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Athens is 78 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 Johannesburg to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Johannesburg 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 JNB to ATH?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Athens at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Johannesburg to Athens to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,300 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,300 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,300 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,300 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,230 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,300 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,933 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,300 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

RwandAir

7.2

Good

30 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,300 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg?
For a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 12.3 mi from the center of the city. Eleftherios V. is the only Athens airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 5 airlines have flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens round-trip?
Currently priced at $569, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg to Athens and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $588 and $612, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Athens for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Athens one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $312. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Athens for a low price.
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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Johannesburg 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$529	Average$645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$550	Average$668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$601	Average$762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Egyptair	Cheapest$608	Average$725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$610	Average$760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%

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