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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta:

• Earliest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 2:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 2:16 pm.

The flight takes about 16h 56m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta takes 16h 56m, covering 8,433 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta range from $984 to $1,296, with an average of $1,095 over the past 12 months. Anything below $984 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $1,095 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,012 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $1,317 for nonstop.

Delta is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $925, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

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Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 55% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,039 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,192, a difference of $153.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Atlanta.

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 07m, compared with 22h 02m via Newark (EWR) and 23h 25m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Atlanta is 6 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.