Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens from £280
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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATH
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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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 18 December 2025.
Thu 18/1223:59JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:35ATH - JNB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£652
Thu 18/1223:59JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 16mKLM
Sun 28/1206:05ATH - JNB
2 stops30h 05mKLM
Deal found 17/12£732
Best flights from OR Tambo to Athens
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Sun 22/323:00JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/314:30ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£440
Thu 22/120:30JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 26/112:40ATH - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£493
Fri 8/508:45JNB - ATH
2 stops32h 50mLufthansa
Sat 16/506:25ATH - JNB
2 stops34h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£502
Sat 28/312:45JNB - ATH
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 9/413:55ATH - JNB
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12£508
Fri 8/509:25JNB - ATH
3 stops22h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 16/519:35ATH - JNB
3 stops20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£1,041
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Athens
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 18/1223:59JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:35ATH - JNB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£652
Thu 18/1223:59JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 16mKLM
Sun 28/1206:05ATH - JNB
2 stops30h 05mKLM
Deal found 17/12£732
Fri 9/123:00JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/114:30ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,701
Mon 12/114:30JNB - ATH
1 stop23h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/114:30ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,769
Mon 12/116:50JNB - ATH
2 stops18h 20mRwandAir
Thu 22/119:00ATH - JNB
2 stops19h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12£1,780
Tue 13/123:59JNB - ATH
1 stop25h 16mKLM
Sun 25/117:20ATH - JNB
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/12£1,721
Tue 13/108:20JNB - ATH
2 stops46h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/114:30ATH - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,800
Thu 22/120:30JNB - ATH
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 26/112:40ATH - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£493
Sat 31/112:30JNB - ATH
3 stops49h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/214:30ATH - JNB
3 stops45h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12£1,731
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Athens
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 1/511:55JNB - ATH
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£280
Fri 1/514:30JNB - ATH
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£405
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Athens
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 18 December 2025.
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens that are best for you.
Fly from
OR Tambo
Fly to
Athens
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 22/3
23:00-13:35
1 stop14h 35m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 28/3
14:30-03:55
1 stop13h 25m
£440
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
20:30-11:10
1 stop14h 40m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Mon 26/1
12:40-03:55
1 stop15h 15m
£493
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
08:45-18:35
2 stops32h 50m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 16/5
06:25-16:15
2 stops34h 50m
£502
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 28/3
12:45-11:25
1 stop22h 40m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Thu 9/4
13:55-04:00
1 stop15h 05m
£508
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/5
09:25-08:30
3 stops22h 05m
Athens Eleftherios V.
Sat 16/5
19:35-15:15
3 stops20h 40m
£1,041
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
11:55-08:30
1 stop19h 35m
£280
JohannesburgAthens
JNB - ATH
JNBATH
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
14:30-09:00
2 stops17h 30m
£405
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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 return flight from OR Tambo to Athens. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of £338). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in September is currently the most expensive (average of £434). 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 18 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £463.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 08m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Most people fly into Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) if they book a flight to Athens from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Eleftherios V. has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 5 airlines. Athens Eleftherios V. is conveniently located just 12.3 mi from Athens’s city center.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens will take you 14h 35m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Athens is about 4432 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens round-trip from £388. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from £408, and Qatar Airways, from £423. Etihad Airways is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens (average of £338). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Athens in September is currently the most expensive (average of £434). 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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