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Cheapest return flight
£414
Typical prices: £446-£576
Ethiopian Air
Thu 29/11Mon 3/12
JNB - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£348
Typical prices: £243-£405
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/12
JNB - ATH • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Athens. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
14 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 12% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg £464 (return)
Cairo (CAI)
Shortest trip • 13h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Athens (JNB-ATH)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£415Ethiopian Air
Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£417Ethiopian Air
Fri, 22 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
KLM Logo
23:55 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
17:30 - 22:00ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£473KLM
Fri, 22 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
KLM Logo
23:55 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
17:30 - 22:00ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£474KLM
Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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 - 13:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£486Ethiopian Air
Mon, 1 Mar - Fri, 5 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 18:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 15:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£486Qatar Airways
Mon, 19 Apr - Sat, 5 Jun
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 12:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
07:20 - 08:15ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£494Etihad Airways
Mon, 19 Apr - Sat, 5 Jun
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 12:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
07:20 - 08:15ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£495Etihad Airways
Tue, 24 Nov - Sat, 19 Dec
Emirates Logo
22:15 - 15:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
18:00 - 16:40ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
£662Emirates
Sat, 26 Dec - Sun, 10 Jan
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 15:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
20h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
18:00 - 05:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
£780Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights

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

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens typically range from £446 to £576. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £414 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens at £438 return.
•December (£552) and July (£528) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 26% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 10% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£348
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 72% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens takes 00m, covering 4,432 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens range from £446 to £576, with an average of £499 over the past 12 months. Anything below £446 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the £499 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £414 to £4,006. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £775, which is 153% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Record go
    • Centauro
    • Europcar
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £477 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £524, a difference of £46.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    Flying via Cairo (CAI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 45m, compared to 14h 26m via Istanbul (IST) and 15h 05m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • What popular places can I visit in Athens?

    Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £477, about £46 less than Saturday fares (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 10% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens trip for February. Fares historically average £438 return in that month – typically £115 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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