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Cheap flights from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £417

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — JNB
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Athens to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Athens to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Thu 18/613:50
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/909:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4£490
Sun 7/613:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop32h 45m
KLM
Tue 7/723:15
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Deal found 16/4£531
Sun 30/803:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Air Europa
Thu 17/918:55
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop30h 20m
Air Europa
Deal found 16/4£560
Sun 30/807:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 14/909:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4£563
Tue 11/807:20
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 27/809:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4£565
Tue 11/814:25
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 24/809:50
JNB
-
ATH
2 stops26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4£604
Thu 21/518:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
British Airways
Wed 3/621:15
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop28h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 13/4£618
Sun 24/518:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Emirates
Tue 2/619:10
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4£621
Thu 28/514:00
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
British Airways
Sun 7/621:15
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop16h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 16/4£622
Mon 31/815:35
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 16/922:50
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop14h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/4£632
Thu 23/418:05
ATH
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Emirates
Fri 8/510:05
JNB
-
ATH
1 stop27h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4£643

Find flight deals from Athens to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Athens (ATH) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£490

One-way from

£417

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£567
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/6-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • Athens to Johannesburg
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Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 28/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • Athens to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Athens to OR Tambo 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2026.
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AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/6

18:00-09:25

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

21:15-02:10

1 stop27h 55m

£622

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/6

16:20-09:25

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

21:15-02:25

1 stop28h 10m

£709

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 29/7

07:20-08:20

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

09:50-06:15

1 stop19h 25m

£730

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/6

03:55-10:30

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-20:30

2 stops30h 00m

£741

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/9

22:00-09:40

2 stops36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

17:50-14:50

1 stop20h 00m

£742
Fastest return journey

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/6

20:00-17:25

2 stops22h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

14:45-12:25

1 stop20h 40m

£797

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 17/5

11:15-04:00

1 stop17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

18:10-09:10

2 stops38h 00m

£798

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/6

20:00-18:50

3 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:50-18:30

1 stop21h 40m

£815
Cheapest one-way

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 1/6

20:00-10:30

1 stop15h 30m

£430

AthensJohannesburg

ATH - JNB

ATHJNB

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 14/6

03:55-10:30

1 stop31h 35m

£432

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Best time to book a flight from Athens to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Athens to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 22 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 Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £417). Flying from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £714). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 18 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gwendolyn,Mar 2026

AUH - ATL

Flight was very cold. Everyone was using blankets. New plane did not allow passenger ability to shut off AC at their seat. Special assistance was wonderful.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gwendolyn,Mar 2026

AUH - ATL

Flight was very cold. Everyone was using blankets. New plane did not allow passenger ability to shut off AC at their seat. Special assistance was wonderful.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gwendolyn,Mar 2026

AUH - ATL

Flight was very cold. Everyone was using blankets. New plane did not allow passenger ability to shut off AC at their seat. Special assistance was wonderful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Athens to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 12.3 mi from the city center, Athens Eleftherios V. is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Athens. Booking flights from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 2 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 16h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £622. The distance between Athens and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at £413, was found to be the cheapest airline from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Etihad Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £417). Flying from Athens to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £714). 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 2 airlines flying from Athens to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Athens to OR Tambo. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£413Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£474Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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