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$391+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Athens (ATH)

JNB — ATH
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens

Wed 12/2311:55 pm -
1 stop36h 45m
Fri 1/155:30 pm -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 11/4$618
Tue 11/2411:59 pm -
1 stop25h 21m
Mon 11/302:40 pm -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 11/4$620
Thu 11/1211:59 pm -
1 stop16h 36m
Wed 11/256:10 am -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 11/1$630
Sun 11/811:59 pm -
1 stop16h 36m
Sun 11/225:25 pm -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 11/3$632
Mon 11/2311:59 pm -
1 stop25h 21m
Mon 12/75:30 pm -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 10/31$634
Tue 11/2411:59 pm -
1 stop16h 31m
Tue 12/12:40 pm -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 11/4$640
Tue 11/2411:59 pm -
1 stop25h 21m
Mon 11/301:45 pm -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 11/4$651
Wed 11/411:59 pm -
1 stop25h 21m
Thu 11/266:10 am -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 10/31$661
Tue 11/2411:59 pm -
1 stop25h 21m
Tue 12/81:35 pm -
2 stops21h 50m
Deal found 11/2$667

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Round-trip from

$618
(KLM)

One-way from

$391
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$611
From Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V.
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/15

8:40 pm-12:50 am

2 stops28h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$604

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/23

11:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 1/15

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$618

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/27

9:25 am-11:10 am

3 stops25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$628

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/19

8:20 pm-11:10 am

1 stop14h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/22

12:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$686

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/25

12:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/6

3:55 am-10:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$688

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

7:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/24

1:25 pm-9:40 am

2 stops20h 15m

$734

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/1

7:55 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/5

5:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop16h 20m

$812

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/25

12:20 am-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 1/10

3:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops17h 55m

$891

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/15

9:25 am-11:10 am

3 stops25h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$894

JohannesburgAthens

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/10

9:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop27h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,516

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Athens

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of $587). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $746). 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 Johannesburg to Athens?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Athens flights typically cost between $570 and $678 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $618 on KLM (Dec 23-Jan 15).

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 4 airlines have flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

    KLM, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 13h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4432 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $526, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg to Athens and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $539 and $600, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Athens for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of $587). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $746). 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 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$526Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$539Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$600Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$670Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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