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$297+ 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$556
(SWISS)

One-way from

$297
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$647
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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 April 29, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/247:35 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop28h 20mSWISS
Sat 6/76:55 amATH - JNB
1 stop27h 25mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$556
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops27h 40mAustrian Airlines
Fri 5/166:30 amATH - JNB
2 stops27h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$564
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/49:50 amJNB - ATH
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 6/257:25 amATH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$571
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/811:15 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop25h 05mKLM
Sat 6/215:25 pmATH - JNB
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Deal found 4/29$577
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/187:35 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/261:35 pmATH - JNB
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$583
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/142:30 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/2012:20 amATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$586
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/77:00 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops17h 00mBrussels Airlines
Thu 6/193:40 pmATH - JNB
2 stops17h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/29$592
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Fri 5/162:05 pmATH - JNB
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$619
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:55 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/2310:00 pmATH - JNB
1 stop13h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$625
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/41:55 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 6/201:55 pmATH - JNB
1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$705
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/105:00 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops31h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 7/166:30 amATH - JNB
2 stops34h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,132
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/310:20 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop21h 05mEmirates
Sun 7/1311:10 pmATH - JNB
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,152

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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 April 29, 2025.
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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OR Tambo

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

7:35 pm-12:55 am

1 stop28h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/7

6:55 am-9:20 am

1 stop27h 25m

$556

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/16

6:30 am-8:35 am

2 stops27h 05m

$564

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

9:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 6/25

7:25 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 55m

$571

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/8

11:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/21

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$577

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

7:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/26

1:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops20h 00m

$583

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

2:30 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/20

12:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$586

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/7

7:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 6/19

3:40 pm-8:35 am

2 stops17h 55m

$592

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/16

2:05 pm-8:35 am

1 stop19h 30m

$619

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

5:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 6/23

10:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop13h 35m

$625

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

1:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop16h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 6/20

1:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$705

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

*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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.
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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 April 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 $1,309). 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 April 29, 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

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. 6 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 $556, SWISS will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Austrian Airlines and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $564 and $571, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $297. Etihad Airways flights start at $340 while deals on Kenya Airways start at $546 one-way.

  • 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 $1,309). 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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Discover the top 6 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$533Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$542Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$599Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EgyptairCheapest$605Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$633Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$776Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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