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$529+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$529
(SWISS)

Popular in

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February

Average price

$775
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/247:40 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop18h 05mAir France
Mon 12/303:25 amATH - JNB
1 stop30h 00mAir France
Deal found 12/16$623
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/228:25 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop16h 30mSWISS
Sun 12/297:05 amATH - JNB
1 stop14h 55mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$675
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/257:35 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/297:05 amATH - JNB
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$690
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:35 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Sun 12/291:25 pmATH - JNB
2 stops20h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$809
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/268:20 amJNB - ATH
1 stop12h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/3112:05 amATH - JNB
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/18$822
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/241:15 amJNB - ATH
2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 12/306:00 amATH - JNB
2 stops28h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,022
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/273:10 amJNB - ATH
2 stops32h 35mRwandAir
Sat 1/111:15 pmATH - JNB
2 stops37h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 12/17$1,032
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/2611:55 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop25h 10mKLM
Tue 12/316:00 amATH - JNB
2 stops27h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/16$1,053
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/229:45 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop14h 30mEgyptair
Sun 12/297:40 pmATH - JNB
1 stop11h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 12/18$1,099
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/227:05 pmJNB - ATH
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/309:35 pmATH - JNB
1 stop13h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,136
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:55 amJNB - ATH
1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/307:25 pmATH - JNB
2 stops37h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,193
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/255:20 pmJNB - ATH
2 stops18h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 1/16:50 pmATH - JNB
3 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,924

Find flights from OR Tambo to Athens within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 December 18, 2024.

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JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/31

11:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 2/7

8:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops49h 35m

$529

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/10

7:35 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/17

1:25 pm-9:30 am

2 stops20h 05m

$546

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

8:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/27

7:10 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$556

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

7:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/15

4:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop17h 45m

$564

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/19

6:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop15h 05m

$583

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/10

7:45 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops27h 15m

$592

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/16

5:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/26

3:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

$617

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

7:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/21

3:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops18h 00m

$631

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

8:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/28

1:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop20h 55m

$685

JohannesburgAthens

JNB - ATH

JNBATH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/14

9:55 am-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/13

7:25 am-8:35 am

1 stop26h 10m

$817

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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 OR Tambo to Athens in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Athens flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-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 OR Tambo to Athens

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Athens

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Athens including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,430). 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 JNB to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Athens, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Ethiopian Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), located 12.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens. 6 airlines have flights to Eleftherios V. from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens round-trip?

    Currently priced at $529, SWISS will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Austrian Airlines and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $546 and $556, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $581. RwandAir flights start at $662 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $786 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Athens that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,430). 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 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Athens

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$471Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$562Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$587Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EgyptairCheapest$608Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$610Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$664Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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