How long is the flight from South Africa to Greece?

On average, it takes 15h 30m to fly from South Africa to Greece if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Athens Eleftherios V. (the most popular airport in Greece). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Athens Eleftherios V., then the flight time is around 15h 10m.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Greece?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Greece is Athens, which is visited about 67% more often than any other city in Greece. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Mykonos and Argostoli.

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Flights to Athens

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Lufthansa

Feb 4

JNB

20h 50m

1 stop

ATH

Feb 11

ATH

19h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R9 735

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Qatar Airways

Jan 14

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

ATH

Jan 21

ATH

32h 55m

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JNB

R9 752

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 15

JNB

14h 35m

1 stop

ATH

Feb 19

ATH

13h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R9 855

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Qatar Airways

Jan 14

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

ATH

Jan 21

ATH

20h 35m

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JNB

R9 872

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Lufthansa

Feb 15

JNB

15h 30m

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ATH

Feb 19

ATH

19h 20m

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JNB

R9 957

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Lufthansa

May 19

JNB

14h 55m

1 stop

ATH

Jun 3

ATH

15h 00m

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JNB

R9 992

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Etihad Airways

Apr 4

JNB

25h 00m

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ATH

Apr 20

ATH

37h 50m

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JNB

R10 163

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Qatar Airways

Jan 12

JNB

28h 15m

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ATH

Jan 25

ATH

26h 55m

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JNB

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

CPT

35h 25m

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ATH

Feb 16

ATH

20h 55m

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CPT

R10 419

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Lufthansa

Feb 15

JNB

15h 30m

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ATH

Feb 19

ATH

15h 55m

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JNB

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Lufthansa

Feb 15

JNB

15h 30m

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ATH

Feb 19

ATH

27h 05m

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JNB

R10 488

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SWISS

Jan 23

CPT

15h 10m

1 stop

ATH

Feb 8

ATH

17h 10m

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CPT

R10 488

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Flights to Mykonos

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 26

JNB

38h 21m

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JMK

Jan 2

JMK

37h 35m

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JNB

R30 967

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 26

JNB

38h 21m

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JMK

Jan 2

JMK

37h 35m

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JNB

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Flights to Thera

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 18

JNB

22h 00m

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JTR

Apr 27

JTR

17h 00m

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British Airways

Apr 18

JNB

17h 55m

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JTR

Apr 27

JTR

19h 35m

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JNB

R20 702

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British Airways

Apr 18

JNB

19h 45m

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JTR

Apr 27

JTR

17h 10m

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JNB

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 18

JNB

23h 40m

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JTR

Apr 27

JTR

17h 10m

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JNB

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Apr 18

JNB

23h 40m

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JTR

Apr 27

JTR

19h 35m

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JNB

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Emirates

Mar 12

JNB

21h 30m

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CFU

Mar 16

CFU

31h 15m

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JNB

R15 552

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Emirates

Mar 12

JNB

30h 25m

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CFU

Mar 16

CFU

40h 15m

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JNB

R15 586

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 13

CPT

35h 30m

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CFU

May 3

CFU

21h 05m

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CPT

R18 101

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Apr 13

CPT

25h 05m

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CFU

May 3

CFU

22h 45m

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CPT

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19:45 - 16:35JNB-ATH

20h 50m1 stop

14:20 - 9:30ATH-JNB

19h 10m1 stop

R9 735Lufthansa

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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

13:45 - 11:10JNB-ATH

21h 25m1 stop

19:00 - 3:55ATH-JNB

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R9 752Qatar Airways

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21

23:00 - 13:35JNB-ATH

14h 35m1 stop

14:30 - 3:55ATH-JNB

13h 25m1 stop

R9 855Ethiopian Air

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Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19

19:00 - 23:40JNB-ATH

27h 40m2 stops

13:35 - 8:35ATH-JNB

20h 00m2 stops

R9 872Austrian Airlines

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Tue, May 19 - Wed, Jun 3

18:30 - 15:05CPT-ATH

20h 35m1 stop

18:00 - 16:45ATH-CPT

22h 45m1 stop

R11 087Emirates

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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16

13:40 - 15:05CPT-ATH

25h 25m1 stop

18:00 - 11:40ATH-CPT

17h 40m1 stop

R11 104Emirates

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21

18:00 - 8:45JNB-SKG

13h 45m1 stop

21:15 - 10:35SKG-JNB

14h 20m1 stop

R11 583Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

17:15 - 8:40CPT-SKG

15h 25m1 stop

21:45 - 11:50SKG-CPT

14h 05m1 stop

R11 942Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9

23:15 - 10:30JNB-SKG

34h 15m1 stop

11:45 - 11:05SKG-JNB

24h 20m2 stops

R12 507KLM

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Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

15:20 - 12:50CPT-SKG

45h 30m2 stops

22:10 - 21:25SKG-CPT

23h 15m1 stop

R13 773KLM

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-16:35

1 stop20h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/2

14:20-9:30

1 stop19h 10m

R9 735

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

13:45-11:10

1 stop21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/1

19:00-3:55

1 stop32h 55m

R9 752

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:00-13:35

1 stop14h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/2

14:30-3:55

1 stop13h 25m

R9 855

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:00-23:40

2 stops27h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/6

13:35-8:35

2 stops20h 00m

R9 872

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 16/2

18:00-16:45

1 stop22h 45m

R11 087

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

13:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 21/1

18:00-11:40

1 stop17h 40m

R11 104

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB - SKG

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

18:00-8:45

1 stop13h 45m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Mon 27/4

21:15-10:35

1 stop14h 20m

R11 583

Cape TownThessaloniki

CPT - SKG

CPTSKG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-8:40

1 stop15h 25m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Mon 9/2

21:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

R11 942

JohannesburgThessaloniki

JNB - SKG

JNBSKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

23:15-10:30

1 stop34h 15m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Mon 27/4

11:45-11:05

2 stops24h 20m

R12 507

Cape TownThessaloniki

CPT - SKG

CPTSKG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

15:20-12:50

2 stops45h 30m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Sat 28/3

22:10-21:25

1 stop23h 15m

R13 773

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Greece flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Greece?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Greece from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Greece. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Greece on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Greece flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 228
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 735
Fastest flight time	25h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Greece from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 228 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.).

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The best round-trip flight price to Greece from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 735 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.).

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The fastest flight to Greece from South Africa takes 25h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V.).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Greece

What is the best airport to land at to visit Acropolis?

Flying into Athens Airport is typically the best way to visit Acropolis, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Greece?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Greece are:
R438 per person with Emirates
R958 per person with Volotea
R999 per person with Ryanair

Which airlines fly to Greece?

There are a total of 14 airlines that operate flight routes to Greece, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 41% of those flying into Greece choose to fly with Qatar Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with Qatar Airways, then Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are also popular airlines to fly with.

What is the most popular airport in Greece to fly to?

Athens Eleftherios V. is the most popular airport in Greece to fly to, with 49% of all users travelling to Greece opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Athens, which is the city in Greece that is closest to Athens Eleftherios V., then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Greece?

Consider booking a flight to Greece on a Wednesday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Monday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Greece on Saturday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Greece?

Prices for flights to Greece are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Greece?

There are 22 operators available for flights to Greece as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Greece?

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 Greece.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Greece?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Greece 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 Greece. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Greece?

Finding the right flight to Greece is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Greece quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

Yes. All flights to Greece on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Greece?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Greece.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Greece right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Greece and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.