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$570+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 77 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 September 11, 2025.

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$570
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Cheapest in

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Average price

$773
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/99:50 amJNB - ATH
2 stops48h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/167:25 amATH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$570
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/1711:15 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/13:25 amATH - JNB
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$646
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 10/261:45 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 11/77:00 pmATH - JNB
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$659
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:50 amJNB - ATH
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/27:25 amATH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$667
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/109:50 amJNB - ATH
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/177:25 amATH - JNB
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$728
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sun 9/2810:50 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop29h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/412:20 amATH - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/8$736
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/251:55 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 11/11:20 pmATH - JNB
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$756
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:10 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop24h 15mEmirates
Thu 10/211:10 pmATH - JNB
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 9/11$791
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/98:20 amJNB - ATH
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1512:50 amATH - JNB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$794
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2612:20 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/76:30 pmATH - JNB
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$802

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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 September 11, 2025.
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

Fri 2/13

9:50 am-5:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/17

6:40 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

$588

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/26

1:45 pm-11:10 am

1 stop21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/7

7:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$659

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/25

9:50 am-11:10 am

2 stops24h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/2

7:25 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 55m

$667

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

9:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 10/17

7:25 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 55m

$728

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

2:30 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/16

12:20 am-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$736

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/28

10:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/4

12:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$736

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

12:20 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/17

3:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 05m

$747

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/25

1:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 11/1

1:20 pm-3:55 am

1 stop14h 35m

$756

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/5

9:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$633

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/5

8:20 am-6:15 am

2 stops21h 55m

$651

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 77 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 $1,284). 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 September 11, 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Janak,Nov 2023

DOH - ORD

security procedure is too many times. need review. no bathroom facility once all passanger are in holding area after security and gate checked in. C5

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. 4 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 $588. 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 $542 and $601, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens for 22% 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 Aegean Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $633. RwandAir flights start at $772 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $862 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 $1,284). 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 OR Tambo to Athens

Discover the top 4 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$529Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$542Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$601Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$610Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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