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Cheapest return flight
R8 852
Typical prices: R10 346-R14 499
Ethiopian Air
Thu 18/10Sat 3/11
JNB - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 371
Typical prices: R5 668-R9 680
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/10
CPT - ATH • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Athens

 
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Recent return flight deals to Athens

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 14:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:20 - 3:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 852Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 13:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:20 - 3:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 918Ethiopian Air
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 6:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
7:20 - 8:20ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R9 183Etihad Airways
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 11:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:05 - 8:25ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R9 183Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 18:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 4:00ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R9 515Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 9
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 12:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
13:20 - 15:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R9 647Qatar Airways
Wed, Dec 23 - Thu, Dec 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 14:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
14h 35m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 22:25ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m1 stop Istanbul
R10 791Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 3:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
32h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:25ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R10 824Turkish Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 18:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
20h 55m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
19:40 - 7:10ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 30m1 stop Cairo
R10 857Egyptair
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 21
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 12:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
14h 30m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
19:40 - 7:10ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 30m1 stop Cairo
R11 703Egyptair
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Athens

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Athens?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens is the cheapest route at R8 852 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Athens?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Athens costs R11 918, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R11 044, while Durban runs a bit higher at R12 460.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Athens?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Athens at R11 819 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R12 879.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Athens with an average price of R10 045 return.
•December (R12 780) and July (R12 631) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Athens?

Morning flights to Athens are the cheapest at R11 587 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R12 465.

What is a good deal for flights to Athens?

Flights under R10 346 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Athens at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R9 967.

When are flights to Athens the cheapest?

Flights to Athens are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Athens

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R5 371
Beat the crowds with an average 71% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Athens

When to book flights to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Athens, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Athens is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Athens is around R10 346 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Athens?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Athens are from Johannesburg, starting at R8 852 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Athens?

    Last-minute fares to Athens (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 12% higher than the average return fare of R11 918.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Athens?

    Egyptair operates the most flights from South Africa to Athens at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Athens. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Athens flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Athens, book around 13 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 15% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Athens, a good return fare is around R10 346. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Athens in February. Return fares historically average R10 045, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R879 on a return flight. Morning flights to Athens average R11 587 compared to R12 465 for afternoon flights.
  • Once you arrive in Athens, a great place to start is Syntagma Square. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Athens

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3667 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,2Boarding
8,0Comfort
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We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

More leg room or a bed hahaha but in all was one of the best flys I been on

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

The service is awesome. The food is the best of all the airlines we have flown before. Totally enjoyable flight, which is quite unusual.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

Our flight was delayed for one hour is their a credit?

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

We had a flight from Ny to ist and ist to Athens. Our flight was landed late to the Istanbul due to weather conditions and we couldn’t make the next flight to Athens. Turkish airlines transferred us to Aegen airlines for our ist to ath flights and told us they will transfer our luggages. However when we arrived Athens there was no luggage’s and I was traveling with two little kids. This was horrible experiences. Our ath flights was also early morning and we had to wait until 5pm for the next flight with two kids at the airport and they haven’t provided any hotel or food to us. We paid hotel with our own expense and also for food. That’s was horrible experience. I am very disappointed.

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

It was a quick flight, and it was fine. The only thing was my seats wouldn’t recline because I was in the last row. It was a 1am flight so that made it hard to sleep. But otherwise it was fine.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

No separate queue for business class/platinum passengers. I had to stay in the long queue to board. I requested breakfast before landing, but the crew didn't offer, except a coffee with milk. No tea with milk was available. Had asked for cookies, but didn't receive them. The crew in the business class was not good in terms of service..

From home to the airport, you must mention the terminal ready.

Everything from start to end was good and easy plus clean i enjoy my trip in qatar airline

Service and boarding is good in brussels But in Qatar, boarding needs to be improved and waiting in very big queue for boarding. Parents with kids needs to be given some priority also.

Never got the chance to get on the plane as my inbound flight was delayed and the staff of qatar airways denied any help or support

We encountered a glitch when we tried to board the flight because our boarding passes had been printed by Qatar Airways in Jakarta. Those were not recognized by Alaska’s system also we had to step out of line and have new boarding passes printed.

Food, entertainment and blankets are minimum requirements for an international flight with a duration of 3+ hrs. None was in this flight and very dirty bathrooms on the top of it.

The crew were really bad mannered! And spoiled all my mood throughout the flight!

On time and no hassle luggage policy (2 checked in and 1 cabin bag)

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

Etihad checkin boarding and insight experience is one of a kind that i have never experienced in other fights. The flight crew was very kind and helpful when i traveled with my broken leg. Overall i rate the highest

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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