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$553+ Cheap flights from Athens (ATH) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — CPT
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Athens to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Cape Town (CPT). 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.

Round-trip from

$713
(SWISS)

One-way from

$553
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$828
From Athens Eleftherios V. to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Athens to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Connections by easyJet 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:45 amATH - CPT
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1311:45 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$713
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:35 amATH - CPT
1 stop25h 05mLufthansa
Mon 11/109:30 amCPT - ATH
1 stop16h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/10$719
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:05 amATH - CPT
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Mon 11/1011:35 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop17h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/11$725
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/235:40 pmATH - CPT
1 stop28h 25mSWISS
Wed 1/149:25 amCPT - ATH
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Deal found 9/11$737
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/245:40 pmATH - CPT
1 stop37h 50mSWISS
Wed 1/149:25 amCPT - ATH
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
Deal found 9/11$746
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:05 amATH - CPT
2 stops23h 45mKLM
Sat 12/2011:45 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Deal found 9/11$753
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:05 amATH - CPT
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/147:55 amCPT - ATH
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$769
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.
Wed 11/261:10 pmATH - CPT
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/125:15 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop27h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$780

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Athens to Cape Town that are best for you.

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AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/5

5:40 pm-7:30 am

1 stop37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/15

11:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$713

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 10/27

6:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

9:30 am-1:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

$724

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/25

1:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/14

7:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$737

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/25

7:05 am-7:30 am

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/14

9:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop15h 10m

$746

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 11/24

5:40 pm-7:30 am

1 stop37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/14

9:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop15h 10m

$746

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 11/24

9:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

5:15 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$780

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/23

2:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/14

9:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop15h 10m

$781

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/29

8:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/3

5:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$818

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 2/8

10:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/25

5:15 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$833

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/23

5:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/15

8:10 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$835

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Athens to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to Cape Town

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Athens to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 ATH to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Cape Town. 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.

When flying from Athens to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Athens to Cape Town, such as Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2024

ATH - IST

Check-in line took us 1 and half hour. Why not offer online check-in like most airlines do?
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2024

ATH - IST

Check-in line took us 1 and half hour. Why not offer online check-in like most airlines do?

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Athens to Cape Town?

    Departing from Athens to Cape Town will take you 23h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4977 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Athens to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($735), offers the cheapest pricing from Athens to Cape Town. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Athens to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Athens to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to Cape Town 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 Athens to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Athens to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$735Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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