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3:00 pm - 11:50 amATL-CPT
38h 50m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 12:55 pmCPT-ATL
26h 20m1 stop
$1,012Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 11:50 amATL-CPT
32h 05m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 7:50 pmCPT-ATL
33h 15m1 stop
$1,056Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Fri, Oct 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 am - 2:35 pmATL-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 9:00 amCPT-ATL
48h 25m2 stops
$1,139Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 27
Qatar Airways Logo
2:55 pm - 10:50 amATL-CPT
37h 55m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmCPT-ATL
33h 40m1 stop
$1,171Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 am - 2:35 pmATL-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 8:55 amCPT-ATL
47h 30m2 stops
$1,178Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 27
Qatar Airways Logo
7:51 pm - 10:50 amATL-CPT
32h 59m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 4:15 pmCPT-ATL
33h 40m1 stop
$1,233Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 28
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3:00 pm - 11:50 amATL-CPT
38h 50m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:59 pmCPT-ATL
40h 59m2 stops
$1,276
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 14
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3:00 pm - 11:50 amATL-CPT
38h 50m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:59 pmCPT-ATL
40h 59m2 stops
$1,316
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 13
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 3:20 pmATL-CPT
23h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 3:23 pmCPT-ATL
25h 23m2 stops
$1,693United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 3:20 pmATL-CPT
18h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:29 pmCPT-ATL
33h 39m2 stops
$1,703United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 2
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Expert advice for your flight from Atlanta to Cape Town

 
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Avoid parking at ATL due to ongoing construction. Consider alternatives like rideshare or public transport to save time and hassle.

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For a smooth arrival at CPT, consider renting a car. Major rental agencies are open 24/7, providing convenient access to Cape Town and beyond.

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Planning a trip from Atlanta to Cape Town? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Atlanta, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town is April, where tickets cost $1,280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,265 and $2,129 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$584
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Atlanta to Cape Town

When to book flights from Atlanta to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Atlanta to Cape Town

  • What are the major airlines' pet policies for flights between Atlanta and Cape Town?

    The majority of the major airlines that operate flights between Atlanta and Cape Town allow travelers to bring their pets on board. For instance, cats and small dogs, or other small domesticated pets are allowed to fly in the cabin on Delta, Turkish, and Qatar Airlines as long as they don't weigh more than 40 lbs.

  • Which is the most economical way to travel from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    Travelers should consider choosing innonstop flights over nonstop flights if they wish to enjoy low airfare for a trip from ATL to CPT. Compared to nonstop flights, innonstop flights provide more affordable ticket options. Numerous carriers provide innonstop flights from ATL to CPT Airport, including British Airways with a layover at London Heathrow and Qatar Airways with a layover in Doha.

  • How convenient is it to travel to Cape Town International Airport late at night?

    While CPT Airport doesn't provide lodging options for late-night arrivals, there's no cause for concern regarding overnight stays. You have the convenience of choosing to stay at one of the hotels in close proximity to the airport, such as Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport, located just a short 5-minute walk away.

  • What is the fastest way to get to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from downtown Atlanta?

    The MARTA trains provide convenient connectivity to the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport near the Baggage Claim area from downtown Atlanta. Trains operate at frequent intervals, ensuring that travelers can reach the airport from downtown Atlanta in a mere 15 minutes. Moreover, MARTA rail stations and bus routes are conveniently located near nearly all hotels in Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and Perimeter.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town was $584 for a one-way ticket and $1,012 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Atlanta and Cape Town?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Atlanta and on arrival in Cape Town.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Atlanta and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Cape Town on on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $2,014 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,105 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Atlanta to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Atlanta is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline. Booking your flights between Atlanta and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,723 or less one-way and $1,835 or less round-trip.
  • Most air travelers from Atlanta to Cape Town prefer to arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) rather than choosing nearby airports such as George Airport (GRJ). This is because the capital city of South Africa, Cape Town, is home to the majority of business headquarters in the country.
  • When flying to CPT Airport with their loved ones, parents in Atlanta can select between Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta Airlines. Your children can simply enjoy streaming their favorite television shows, movies, or musical selections using the free in-flight internet options provided by these airlines while flying from Atlanta to Cape Town.
  • If you choose to fly with United Airlines or Turkish Airlines from Atlanta to Cape Town in either economy or business class, you have the opportunity to upgrade to the first-class cabin for a discounted fee, which changes regularly. Both airlines offer customers the option to upgrade to first class during the reservation or check-in process. Consequently, the cost of first-class airfare from Atlanta to Cape Town may be lower than if you were to initially purchase a first-class ticket.
  • The majority of Atlanta-based travelers who take flights to Cape Town prefer to leave from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This is because many of the airlines that fly on the ATL-CPT flight route, such as Delta, United, and American Airlines, use ATL Airport as their major hub compared to nearby airports like McGhee Tyson Airport. Consequently, there is a higher chance you may find low-cost tickets because of competitive pricing tactics.
  • You have the chance of taking your favorite form of transportation to tour other cities close to CPT Airport when flying from Atlanta's ATL Airport to CPT Airport. You can think about using a cab, a bus, or renting a car to go from CPT Airport to adjacent cities like Bellville, Stellenbosch, or Atlantis.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Cape Town?

Find which airlines fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to Cape Town

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 7936 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

8.0 ExcellentWilliam Drew, Apr 2025ATL - CZM
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It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

Free Wi-Fi is good. That’s all - food mediocre, unfriendly crew, poor communication after trying to file a claim for my lost bag, which Delta didn’t even know was lost until I told them.

Great flight. On-time, comfortable, clean aircraft, and offered snacks pre-flight to plan for a potentially turbulent route. I wish there was Wi-Fi an all Delta Aircrafts but for a short flight this is not much of a problem.

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

The seats are uncomfortable, feels like a small seat pad on plywood.

Wifi did not work and they only served water, coffee, or tea.

Airline lost my luggage and set me back a day worth of travel due to having to stay in Denver to wait on my luggage

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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