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$306+ 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 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens

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 March 16, 2026.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/231:30 pm
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops42h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 7/710:00 pm
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$555
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/239:50 am
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/141:50 pm
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/11$562
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:45 am
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/281:50 pm
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/14$570
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/281:30 pm
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/73:55 am
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$575
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 7/99:50 am
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/247:20 am
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16$577
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/299:45 am
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops24h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/61:20 pm
ATH
-
JNB
2 stops43h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/14$583
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 7/109:50 am
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/257:20 am
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/12$585

Find 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$555
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$306
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$634
Provider with most accurate pricing for Johannesburg OR Tambo-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.
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From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.
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One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

1:30 pm-3:05 am

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/19

3:55 am-9:40 am

2 stops30h 45m

$606
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/2

6:55 pm-2:15 am

1 stop30h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 7/14

3:05 am-9:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

$817

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

1:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 7/20

11:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop36h 05m

$863

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/26

10:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 3/27

5:05 pm-5:35 am

1 stop36h 30m

$867

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

1:30 pm-3:05 am

2 stops36h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 7/16

3:55 am-9:40 am

2 stops30h 45m

$1,075
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/22

8:55 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$306

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

8:55 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$306
Quickest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

2:45 pm-8:30 am

1 stop16h 45m

$306

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

9:50 am-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$360

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/17

8:55 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$379

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Deals found on 3/14

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Athens

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 OR Tambo to Athens in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Athens flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-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 OR Tambo to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 42 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of $537). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

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 March 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,736 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,258 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
972 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens can take about 19h 50m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $604. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Athens is about 4432 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $529, 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 $575 and $603, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens for 21% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of $537). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$529Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$575Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$603Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$621Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$740Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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