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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €376, departing 1 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 26 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €854, departing 5 Nov 2026, back 12 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norse, Qatar Airways, Sky Express, Swiss, Turkish Airlines (10)
- Typical journey time
- 22h 40m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Athens to Cape Town. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 8,015 km
- Typical journey time
- 22h 40m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Qatar Airways
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) → Athens, city gazetteer reference point (37.9838, 23.7275): ≈ 20 km.
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Cape Town, city gazetteer reference point (-33.9249, 18.4241): ≈ 18 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Athens to Cape Town: Ethiopian Airlines, from €376 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Airlines | €376Feb 1, 2027 | 6 |
| British Airways | €488Feb 1, 2027 | 6 |
| Turkish Airlines | €511Feb 1, 2027 | 6 |
| Lufthansa | €603Feb 1, 2027 | 6 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Athens to Cape Town?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €376, found on 26 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Cape Town?
In our observations February 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €376.
Are there direct flights from Athens to Cape Town?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Athens to Cape Town. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Athens to Cape Town?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norse, Qatar Airways, Sky Express, Swiss, Turkish Airlines (10).
How long does the flight from Athens to Cape Town take?
Across the 47 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 21h 28m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Athens to Cape Town fares were non-stop?
None of the 52 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Athens to Cape Town?
Cheapest round trip: €854, departing 5 Nov 2026, back 12 Nov 2026 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Athens to Cape Town?
Cheapest airline from Athens to Cape Town: Ethiopian Airlines, from €376 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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