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$651+ Cheap flights from Athens (ATH) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — CPT
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$821
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$651
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$764
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Cheapest flights from Athens to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/101:40 amATH - CPT
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/212:35 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop29h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/30$821
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 3/21:15 pmATH - CPT
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 3/1812:35 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/29$841
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 3/25:20 pmATH - CPT
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - ATH
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$862
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 3/28:20 amATH - CPT
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Tue 3/186:40 amCPT - ATH
2 stops18h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/29$887
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 3/25:20 pmATH - CPT
2 stops37h 10mKLM
Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - ATH
2 stops22h 35mKLM
Deal found 1/29$942
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/245:05 pmATH - CPT
1 stop23h 40mEmirates
Wed 4/91:05 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Deal found 1/30$1,048
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 4/63:05 pmATH - CPT
3 stops47h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 4/262:05 pmCPT - ATH
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,084
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 4/53:55 amATH - CPT
1 stop32h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 4/264:35 pmCPT - ATH
1 stop15h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,662

Find flights from Athens to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Athens to Cape Town 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 January 30, 2025.

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AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/10

1:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/21

2:35 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$821

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/2

1:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

12:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 10m

$841

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/2

5:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-2:10 am

1 stop23h 40m

$862

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/2

8:20 am-1:50 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

6:40 am-12:55 am

2 stops18h 15m

$887

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/2

5:20 pm-6:30 am

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-1:05 am

2 stops22h 35m

$942

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/24

5:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/9

1:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,048

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/6

3:05 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/26

2:05 pm-1:10 am

2 stops34h 05m

$1,084

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 4/5

3:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/26

4:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop15h 20m

$1,662

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 7/19

7:10 am-1:00 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$651

AthensCape Town

ATH - CPT

ATHCPT

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 7/16

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop23h 25m

$802

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Compare providers for flights from Athens to Cape Town

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 Athens to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 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 Athens-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Athens-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Athens-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Athens-Cape Town 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 Athens-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Athens with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Athens to Cape Town

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Athens to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 ATH to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Athens to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from Athens to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,903 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
773 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,331 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($821), Qatar Airways ($841), and Lufthansa ($887) offers the cheapest pricing from Athens to Cape Town. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Athens to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Athens to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air ($651), Turkish Airlines ($802), and Emirates ($1,090).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Athens to Cape Town?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to Cape Town 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 Athens to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Athens to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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