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$542+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ATH
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in November or February, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$676
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$542
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$756
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cape Town Intl-Athens Eleftherios V. flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cape Town Intl-Athens Eleftherios V. flights.
From Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/92:35 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/1212:20 amATH - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/14$676
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/91:00 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 6/1312:05 pmATH - CPT
1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/14$765
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/94:35 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/123:55 amATH - CPT
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$801
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/811:05 amCPT - ATH
2 stops34h 30mSWISS
Wed 5/146:55 amATH - CPT
1 stop28h 05mSWISS
Deal found 4/14$834
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/94:35 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/1610:00 pmATH - CPT
1 stop14h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14$852
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2211:00 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Mon 10/135:25 pmATH - CPT
2 stops29h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/14$904
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:25 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Fri 6/1311:10 pmATH - CPT
2 stops45h 45mEmirates
Deal found 4/15$928
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1611:15 pmCPT - ATH
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Mon 10/133:25 amATH - CPT
1 stop19h 05mAir France
Deal found 4/14$962
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:05 pmCPT - ATH
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Mon 5/192:05 pmATH - CPT
1 stop20h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/14$973
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/92:35 pmCPT - ATH
3 stops22h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 5/166:30 amATH - CPT
2 stops31h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,033

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Athens that are best for you.

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Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/9

2:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 6/12

12:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$676

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/9

1:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 6/13

12:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop23h 45m

$765

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/9

4:35 pm-6:05 am

1 stop36h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 6/12

3:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

$801

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

11:05 am-10:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/17

4:35 pm-7:10 am

1 stop15h 35m

$834

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

4:35 pm-6:05 am

1 stop36h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/16

10:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$852

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

11:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop25h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 10/13

5:25 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$904

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/9

6:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 6/13

11:10 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops45h 45m

$928

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

11:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 10/13

3:25 am-9:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$962

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

6:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/19

2:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop20h 25m

$973

Cape TownAthens

CPT - ATH

CPTATH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

2:35 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops22h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/16

6:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,033

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Athens

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Athens in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Athens flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Athens. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Athens is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Athens is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Athens, such as Emirates, KLM and Air France. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $676. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $765 and $834, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Cape Town to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Athens

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$493Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$590Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$691Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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