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$330+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$569
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$330
(Booking.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$768
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/48:20 amJNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/2312:20 amATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$612
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/268:25 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/210:25 amATH - JNB
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$756
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:35 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops28h 25mSWISS
Mon 10/136:30 amATH - JNB
2 stops51h 50mSWISS
Deal found 7/30$831
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:50 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop27h 25mAir France
Thu 9/183:25 amATH - JNB
2 stops19h 10mAir France
Deal found 7/29$833
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 8/2610:20 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop21h 05mEmirates
Sun 9/2811:10 pmATH - JNB
1 stop18h 05mEmirates
Deal found 7/30$846

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

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

Tue 8/26

8:25 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/2

10:25 am-9:35 am

2 stops24h 10m

$756

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

Thu 10/9

7:35 pm-1:00 am

2 stops28h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 10/13

6:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops51h 50m

$831

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/12

6:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 9/18

3:25 am-9:35 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$833

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/26

10:20 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/28

11:10 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$846

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

1:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$330

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

9:50 am-11:50 am

2 stops26h 00m

$369

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/14

1:35 am-4:30 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$549

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Athens. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Cairo (CAI) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $647.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 28m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 19m.

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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air France, and SWISS from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), located 12.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens. 5 airlines have flights to Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Currently priced at $569, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $612 and $791, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Athens that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$529Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$550Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$601Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EgyptairCheapest$608Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$610Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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