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Cheapest round-trip
$544
Typical prices: $601-$772
Ethiopian Air
Fri 9/7Wed 9/19
JNB - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$333
Typical prices: $325-$546
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/31
JNB - ATH • 1 stop
Nonstop 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 travelers 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 layover airports
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg $634 (round-trip)
Cairo (CAI)
Shortest trip • 14h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Athens (JNB-ATH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Athens

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 2:35 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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3:20 pm - 3:55 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$544Ethiopian Air
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:30 pm - 2:35 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
23h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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3:20 pm - 3:55 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$546Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 18
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9:45 am - 1:05 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
26h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Thera Santorini
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7:20 am - 8:15 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$547Etihad Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 18
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 6:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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7:20 am - 8:15 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$547Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 2:35 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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3:20 pm - 3:55 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$563Ethiopian Air
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 2:35 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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3:20 pm - 3:55 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$563Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 17
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2:05 pm - 7:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
15h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:05 pm - 9:10 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$651Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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8:55 pm - 6:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
20h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:05 pm - 4:00 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$655Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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8:55 pm - 6:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
20h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:05 pm - 4:00 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$671Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 20
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2:05 pm - 12:25 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
21h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 4:00 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$677Qatar Airways
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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 round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens start at $544. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $601 to $772. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $544 on Ethiopian Air.

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, it 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 $582 round-trip.
  • December ($725) and September ($712) 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

$333
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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 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).

  • What 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 $637 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $705, a difference of $68. 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, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens takes 0h 00m, covering 4,432 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • 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 $666. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $544 to $3,291. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $428.

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

    Flying via Cairo (CAI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 10m, compared with 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.

  • What car rental options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental 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?

    Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens range from $601 to $772, with an average of $666 over the past 12 months. Anything below $601 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 can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $637 - about $68 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 $582 round-trip in that month - typically $143 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Johannesburg to Athens

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Johannesburg (JNB)
Athens (ATH)