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Cheapest return fare
£413
Typical prices: £446-£533
Etihad Airways
Mon 21/9Sat 31/10
JNB - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£274
Typical prices: £294-£427
Etihad Airways
Mon 17/8
JNB - ATH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £413 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg £488 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 25m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Athens (JNB-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 06:15
JNB
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ATH
19h 30m
1 stop
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06:40 - 08:20
ATH
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
£413Etihad Airways
Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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09:45 - 12:35
JNB
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ATH
25h 50m
1 stop
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07:20 - 08:20
ATH
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JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
£414Etihad Airways
Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 06:15
JNB
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ATH
19h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
07:20 - 08:15
ATH
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JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
£414Etihad Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
09:45 - 12:35
JNB
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ATH
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
07:20 - 08:20
ATH
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JNB
26h 00m
1 stop
£414Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 15:05
JNB
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ATH
16h 45m
1 stop
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18:00 - 10:25
ATH
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JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
£558Emirates
Tue, 6 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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22:20 - 15:00
JNB
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ATH
15h 40m
1 stop
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23:10 - 16:15
ATH
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JNB
18h 05m
1 stop
£558Emirates
Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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22:20 - 15:00
JNB
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ATH
15h 40m
1 stop
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23:10 - 16:15
ATH
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JNB
18h 05m
1 stop
£558Emirates
Fri, 23 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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21:45 - 12:10
JNB
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ATH
13h 25m
1 stop
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13:15 - 07:10
ATH
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JNB
17h 55m
1 stop
£573Egyptair
Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
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21:45 - 12:10
JNB
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ATH
13h 25m
1 stop
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13:15 - 07:10
ATH
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JNB
17h 55m
1 stop
£584Egyptair
Fri, 9 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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21:45 - 11:55
JNB
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ATH
13h 10m
1 stop
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19:35 - 07:10
ATH
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JNB
12h 35m
1 stop
£610Egyptair
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Johannesburg to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between £477 and £613 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £413 on Etihad Airways (21 Sept–31 Oct).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens is February, where tickets cost £433 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £536 and £528 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Athens

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£274
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% 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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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Athens flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens was £274 for a one-way ticket and £413 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Athens?

    On your way to Athens, you’ll fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo. You’ll be landing at Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Athens?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Athens.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Athens, Emirates or Egyptair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Athens are Emirates and Egyptair. With an average price for the route of £608 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Egyptair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £581 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg 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 3638 reviews
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
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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

8.0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
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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 flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The temperature in the plane was very warm, never experienced in any airlines we have flown, normally its freezing. our trip from JFK to Cairo was unbearably warm.

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

On time, smooth flight… very old and run down aircraft

Despite paying business class, the angle seat was uncomfortable. The crew was just ok. The baggage checkin was a mess at JNB.

I had 1:50 hrs to change planes in Cairo and my suitcase was delayed from Cairo to Casablanca. I was one of several passengers that faced this issue coming from various locations into Cairo and onwards to Casablanca, with a transit time of two hours or less. (I was told 16 suitcases were delayed). The transit time of 1:50 hrs is obviously not enough for EgyptAir to transfer baggage, why sell tickets with such short transfer time if they can't handle it? Moreover, they would not reimburse me for expenses I incurred because of delayed luggage. I will not be taking EgyptAir again.

Comfortable flight, departed and landed on time, crew were polite and courteous. The food was really good considering it was an aeroplane meal. I would travel on Egypt Air, again

Comfortable flight with decent legroom and good seats. The crew were helpful and courteous and managed well with the stressful boarding and the chaos that’s involved. The food was decent, more than expected from a short flight like this. The only reservation I have was that the crew allowed passengers to board With massive amounts of hand luggage which were piled up on the empty seats next to passengers and and it was a risk to all passengers in the case of turbulence or emergency landing. I’ve never seen this ever on any flights I have boarded with many other airlines.

Chaotic boarding began 5 minutes before departure without any announcements explaining the delay. Once on board, an outdated 737 greeted me, without of WiFi. The crew hastily placed trays in front of passengers without any interaction or smiles, only to swiftly retrieve them and vanish for the remainder of the flight. The food provided was inedible, but there were decent juice options like guava and strawberry. The only reason I chose this flight was because of its schedule; otherwise, I would have opted for a different airline.

Greater clarity in organizing line-ups for the various boarding groups would have made it easier for all. Due to the many children, the announcements could not be heard clearly enough, so a simplicity in organization would have helped.

Like the staff. Food was ok. Entertainment was old and many monitors did not work.

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