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$299+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 9/79:50 am
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/187:20 am
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/19$576
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 7/2312:40 pm
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/3112:05 pm
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$578
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/612:40 pm
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/3112:05 pm
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$579
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:40 pm
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/2812:05 pm
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$580
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Mon 6/159:50 am
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/302:25 pm
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/18$587
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Mon 6/157:50 pm
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/221:55 pm
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$600
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:55 pm
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/261:55 pm
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$602
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/179:50 am
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/17:20 am
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/18$605

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 May 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$576
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$299
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$623
From Johannesburg to Athens Eleftherios V.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Athens that are best for you.

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/19

12:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop17h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 6/26

1:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop20h 00m

$689

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/13

12:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/3

12:05 pm-4:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

$694

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/15

9:25 am-7:00 am

3 stops20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 8/22

12:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop21h 55m

$850

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/7

9:25 am-7:00 am

3 stops20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/17

12:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop21h 55m

$869
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

9:50 am-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$359

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/24

9:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$366
Quickest one-way

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

12:40 pm-8:25 am

1 stop18h 45m

$404

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

8:25 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops45h 05m

$479

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/24

1:30 pm-3:05 am

2 stops36h 35m

$551

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Athens

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of $377). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,068). 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 to Athens?

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Athens is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 May 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Turkish Airlines, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg to Athens to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,379 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,437 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
999 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg 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?

    For a flight from Johannesburg to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 12.3 mi from the center of the city. Eleftherios V. is the only Athens airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 4 airlines have flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Athens in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 4432 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $540, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg to Athens and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $576 and $592, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Athens for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 to Athens?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Athens (average of $377). Flying from Johannesburg to Athens in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,068). 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 Johannesburg to Athens

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$540Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$576Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$592Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$600Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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