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Flights to Athens Eleftherios V.

R5 005 Cheap flights to Athens

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 6:15
JNB
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ATH
19h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:20 - 8:20
ATH
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JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
R9 499Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 13:05
JNB
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ATH
26h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
7:20 - 8:15
ATH
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JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
R9 549Etihad Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 18
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 6:15
JNB
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ATH
19h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:20 - 8:20
ATH
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JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
R9 631Etihad Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 5:40
JNB
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ATH
19h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
6:40 - 8:20
ATH
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
R9 664Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 3
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 18:30
JNB
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ATH
20h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:20 - 3:55
ATH
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JNB
14h 35m
1 stop
R10 076Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 9
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 18:30
JNB
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ATH
20h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:20 - 3:55
ATH
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JNB
14h 35m
1 stop
R10 092Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 9
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 15:00
CPT
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ATH
19h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:10 - 18:05
ATH
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CPT
19h 55m
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R11 063Emirates
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 20:25
CPT
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ATH
30h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:10 - 18:05
ATH
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CPT
19h 55m
1 stop
R11 096Emirates
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 8:40
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ATH
16h 55m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 - 13:45
ATH
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DUR
27h 35m
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R12 759Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:40 - 20:25
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ATH
24h 45m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
23:10 - 19:50
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21h 40m
2 stops
R14 257Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 30/9

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R9 499

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:45-13:05

2 stops26h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 18/9

7:20-8:15

1 stop25h 55m

R9 549

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:45-6:15

1 stop19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 22/9

7:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R9 631

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

9:50-5:40

1 stop19h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

6:40-8:20

1 stop25h 40m

R9 664
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

13:20-3:55

1 stop14h 35m

R10 076

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:55-18:30

1 stop20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

13:20-3:55

1 stop14h 35m

R10 092

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

18:25-15:00

1 stop19h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/8

23:10-18:05

1 stop19h 55m

R11 063

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:15-20:25

1 stop30h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 1/10

23:10-18:05

1 stop19h 55m

R11 096

DurbanAthens

DUR - ATH

DURATH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/11

15:45-8:40

2 stops16h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/11

10:10-13:45

2 stops27h 35m

R12 759

DurbanAthens

DUR - ATH

DURATH

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/8

18:40-20:25

1 stop24h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 18/8

23:10-19:50

2 stops21h 40m

R14 257

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

The cheapest month to fly to Athens from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 631, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Athens in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 779.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Athens?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around R10 767 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Athens from South Africa for as low as R10 207 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Athens Eleftherios V.

Find the cheapest flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from your nearest city or airport
Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary11% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens costs on average just R9 631 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember10% more expensiveIt costs about R11 886 for flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ATHENS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTJune379% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June than any other month

Cheap Athens flight deals and tips

Summary info about Athens flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R5 005

Best Round-Trip Price

R9 499

Fastest flight time

14h 30m

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The best one-way flight price to Athens from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 005 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.).
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The best round-trip flight price to Athens from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 499 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.).
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The fastest flight to Athens from South Africa takes 14h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Athens, with a 0% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Athens

How far in advance should I book a flight to Athens?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 88 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Athens. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R10 767.

Is there an alternative airport near Athens?

Those flying to Athens could potentially find better pricing at Ermoupoli Syros Island Airport (124 km from Athens city centre), Skiros Airport (128 km from Athens city centre), Skiathos Airport (134 km from Athens city centre), Mikonos Airport (155 km from Athens city centre) or Paleochori Milos Airport (158 km from Athens city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Athens?

Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens is Paleochori Milos Airport where the average price is R2 197. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Athens?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Athens for R1 318/person, which is 59% cheaper than the average flight to Athens. To find the cheapest price to Athens from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Prices for flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

There are 14 operators available for flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Athens with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Athens which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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