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July 23 - July 30

Cheapest

Best

CPT - Athens

$896

$670

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July 16 - July 25

Best

Earliest

CPT - Athens

$895

$683

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July 19 - July 30

CPT - Athens

$887

$703

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October 6 - October 20

Best

CPT - Athens

$974

$713

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October 2 - October 16

Best

CPT - Athens

$943

$714

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October 13 - October 20

Best

CPT - Athens

$978

$714

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September 4 - September 10

Best

CPT - Athens

$968

$722

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September 1 - September 17

Best

CPT - Athens

$945

$724

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September 4 - September 9

Best

CPT - Athens

$986

$726

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September 2 - September 13

Best

CPT - Athens

$940

$726

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Athens

For those looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Athens, fares typically range from $730–$1753, with a median of $1087. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a lower fare may require some flexibility. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Athens? The data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $338. Following February, December also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $615. January is another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median fare of $623.

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Athens. Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, typically involving 2 stopovers. This means you should expect to make at least two stops on your journey between these two cities.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Athens takes approximately 33h 40m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve multiple stopovers, as there are no direct flights available.

The distance between Cape Town and Athens spans 8014 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the extended journey times and the necessity for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Athens

Regular price: $794 - $1,765

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Athens are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Athens is between $794 and $1765. The current lowest deal is $670 with Qatar Airways, for travel from July 23 to July 30.

now $670

Low $794

High $1,765

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Athens is February, with a median price of $338. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1854. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $338

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,854

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Athens

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

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Aero Services Executive

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Athens

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Athens

Cape Town (CPT) - Athens (ATH)

Emirates Airlines

$1,000

$832

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Athens

Cape Town (CPT) - Athens (ATH)

Emirates Airlines

$999

$868

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Athens

Cape Town (CPT) - Athens (ATH)

Emirates Airlines

$999

$928

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Athens

Cape Town (CPT) - Athens (ATH)

Qatar Airways

$880

$810

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Athens

Cape Town (CPT) - Athens (ATH)

Qatar Airways

$872

$819

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Athens

Cape Town (CPT) - Athens (ATH)

Qatar Airways

$889

$828

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Athens

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$978 → $714

27%

14 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 20

$974 → $713

27%

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

$986 → $726

26%

6 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 10

$968 → $722

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Athens

Cape Town - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Athens are above the typical level of $1087.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $338

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Athens, at $338.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 33h 40m

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Athens typically average 33h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available for Cape Town to Athens. All routes include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers the most deals

Emirates Airlines historically offers the most deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Athens are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a good choice for flights from Cape Town to Athens.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$670

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Athens from Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$670

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International (KLX) is a useful mainland alternative with reliable road access to Athens.

📍 ~135 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$954

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Nea Anchialos National (VOL) is a mainland alternative accessible by car or bus from Athens.

📍 ~175 km from Athens (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1103

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Cheapest

Mykonos Island National (JMK) offers extensive European connections, ideal for peak season travel.

📍 ~170 km from Athens (requires ferry or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$842

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR) is a busy airport with diverse international routes for long-haul connectivity.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$853

Araxos (GPA)

Araxos (GPA) is a mainland airport serving the Peloponnese region, reachable by road from Athens.

📍 ~190 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1042

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

78% AI deal score

$2,724

From CPT

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Aug 29

Athens, Greece

78% AI deal score

$2,724

From CPT

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Aug 29

Athens, Greece

78% AI deal score

$2,724

From CPT

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Oct 16

Athens, Greece

77% AI deal score

$3,458

$3,340

Save $118

From CPT

Athens, Greece

77% AI deal score

$3,376

From CPT

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Jul 16

Athens, Greece

77% AI deal score

$3,382

From CPT

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Jul 04

Athens, Greece

77% AI deal score

$3,425

From CPT

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$9,034

From CPT

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Jun 20

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$9,490

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and comparing prices across various airlines and booking sites. Setting up price alerts can also notify you when fares drop. Looking at different departure or arrival times may also reveal better deals.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options or different schedules. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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