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Cheapest return flight
£404
Typical prices: £444-£571
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/10Fri 2/11
JNB - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£206
Typical prices: £240-£403
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/11
JNB - ATH • 1 stop
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 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 13% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg £469 (return)
Cairo (CAI)
Shortest trip • 14h 09m (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

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 05:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
19h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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13:10 - 08:20ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£404Etihad Airways
Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£416Ethiopian Air
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
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22:50 - 14:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:20 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£416Ethiopian Air
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£416Ethiopian Air
Wed, 7 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£416Ethiopian Air
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£416Ethiopian Air
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£416Ethiopian Air
Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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 - 03:55ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£416Ethiopian Air
Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 20:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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23:10 - 05:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
£506Emirates
Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 15:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
24h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:10 - 20:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
£573Emirates
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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 from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens 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 start at £404. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £444 to £571. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £404 on Etihad Airways.

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

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

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 £430 return.
  • December (£536) and September (£526) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 24% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices 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 15% 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

£206
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

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

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens.

  • 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) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 9% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £471 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £521, a difference of £50. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Athens?

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

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of £493. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens takes 0h 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.

  • 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 £404 to £1,320. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 £504, which is 61% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 14h 09m, compared to 14h 23m via Istanbul (IST) and 14h 24m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Athens?

    Athens is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern European Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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 £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Centauro
    • Record go
    • Europcar
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Alamo

  • 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 £444 to £571, with an average of £493 over the past 12 months. Anything below £444 counts as a good deal.

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 instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £471 – about £50 less than Saturday (10% 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 15% 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 £430 return in that month – typically £106 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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