JNB - ATL

$512 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$922
Overall average: $986
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 3/16Mon 3/23
JNB - ATL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$978
Typical prices: $862-$978
Delta
Sun 2/15Tue 2/24
JNB - ATL • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $922 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta (JNB-ATL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Atlanta

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:00 pm - 2:35 pm
JNB
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ATL
22h 35m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 7:00 pm
ATL
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JNB
15h 05mnonstop
$922Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 3:50 pm
JNB
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ATL
37h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:05 pm - 8:20 am
ATL
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JNB
28h 15m
1 stop
$927Etihad Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 5:20 pm
JNB
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ATL
26h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:55 pm - 7:00 pm
ATL
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JNB
15h 05mnonstop
$928Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 3:15 pm
JNB
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ATL
25h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 3:55 am
ATL
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JNB
25h 20m
1 stop
$935Qatar Airways
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
JNB
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ATL
32h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 3:55 am
ATL
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JNB
25h 20m
1 stop
$948Qatar Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 4:15 pm
JNB
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ATL
33h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 8:40 am
ATL
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JNB
30h 05m
1 stop
$952Qatar Airways
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Apr 3
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
JNB
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ATL
32h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 4:00 am
ATL
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JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
$954Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 3:15 pm
JNB
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ATL
25h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 3:55 am
ATL
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JNB
25h 20m
1 stop
$956Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 11:59 pm
JNB
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ATL
41h 14m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 3:55 am
ATL
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JNB
25h 20m
1 stop
$958Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, May 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 8:45 pm
JNB
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ATL
31h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 10:30 am
ATL
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JNB
30h 40m
1 stop
$960Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Atlanta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Atlanta on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta is February, where tickets cost $981 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,118 and $1,089 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,182, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta

 
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Expert on ATL

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$512
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Atlanta flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta was $508 for a one-way ticket and $922 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    Johannesburg and Atlanta are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Atlanta, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta, Delta or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $1,218 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,016 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Atlanta.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and ATL 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 Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $975 or less one-way and $999 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Atlanta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Atlanta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8128 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

2.0 MediocreTodd, Jan 2026
IAH - ATL
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I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Flight from MEX to ATL had to divert to Tampa. When we got off the plane, there were non directions on what to do. Nearly 30 minutes just standing around. Finally told to go through security with no boarding passes, and turned away. Then told to to go back. Took forever to leave Tampa for ATL. Missed my connection to Harrisburg.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

This Japanese airline provides great service and very helpful in assisting their passengers.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

I so appreciate the crew members on each flight of United. They are outstanding.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

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