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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Atlanta

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from South Africa to Atlanta

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 19
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 3:55 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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7:10 pm - 10:15 amATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$905Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 24
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1:15 pm - 3:55 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
32h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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7:03 am - 10:15 amATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
$908Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:55 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
40h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:35 am - 1:30 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$933Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:55 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
40h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 am - 1:30 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$934Ethiopian Air
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 11:59 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
40h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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9:03 am - 10:30 amATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
$949Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 7:30 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
42h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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9:03 am - 5:30 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
$952Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:15 pm - 3:25 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
25h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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10:20 pm - 7:40 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 20mnonstop
$1,006Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:15 pm - 7:50 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
29h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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10:20 pm - 7:40 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 20mnonstop
$1,009Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 12:23 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
32h 23m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:30 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$1,050United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 2:43 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
22h 43m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:30 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$1,050United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Atlanta

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

What is the cheapest flight to Atlanta?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Atlanta was found on the route from Cape Town, at $905 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Atlanta and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $933 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Atlanta?

A flight to Atlanta costs $1,328 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $857 and departed from Cape Town. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Cape Town to Atlanta which costs $1,219 on average, and Johannesburg to Atlanta, which costs $1,308 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Atlanta?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Atlanta is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,098. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,310 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Atlanta?

The cheapest month for flights to Atlanta is February, where tickets cost $984 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,215 and $1,193 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $601.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Atlanta?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Atlanta is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,243 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Atlanta is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,243.

What is a good deal for flights to Atlanta?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Atlanta, 25% of our users found tickets to Atlanta for the following prices or less: From Cape Town $1,041 round-trip, from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport $1,205 round-trip.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$483
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to Atlanta

FAQs - booking Atlanta flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Atlanta?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Atlanta was found on the route from Cape Town, at $905 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Atlanta and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $933 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport from central Atlanta?

    Central Atlanta is 8 miles away from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

  • What is the name of Atlanta’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Atlanta, called Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). It can also be referred to as Hartsfield-Jackson, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Atlanta?

    On average, a flight to Atlanta costs $1,328. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $857 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Atlanta.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Atlanta

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Atlanta? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Atlanta for the following prices or less: From Cape Town $1,100, from Johannesburg OR Tambo $1,210
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Atlanta flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to Atlanta

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8529 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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There was no food, so :( to that one. The flight was delayed by 3 hours. Not Delta's fault. Not the crew's fault. Considering how tired all us passengers were, everything went surprisingly well. The flight crew were very helpful, friendly, and professional. I always fly Delta.

8.0 ExcellentStacy, Aug 2026
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There was no food, so :( to that one. The flight was delayed by 3 hours. Not Delta's fault. Not the crew's fault. Considering how tired all us passengers were, everything went surprisingly well. The flight crew were very helpful, friendly, and professional. I always fly Delta.

Delta is a perfect partner, offering the gold standard across the board.

My seats are comfortable because I choose to fly in the exit rows and this time upgraded to first class with minimum sky miles. Otherwise, I would not be happy in regular seats or even middle comfort seats. Onboarding on the return flight from Nashville to Atlanta was hot and very uncomfortable for over 30 minutes due to extreme hot weather. However, Delta should provide some other air flow option as it was almost unbearable until 10 minutes after take-off. First class seats should be equipped with cup holders. Currently, the middle console is used and is flat and prone to spilling drinks.

wifi too slow or would not connect and entertainment kept on freezing

Cancelled my flight. Left me in airport for 12 hours. Rude gate attendants. Worst delta experience I’ve had. I hope they have a focus group and return to thinking about customer service.

Stewardess was not accommodating when I requested a second drink.

Some of the passengers are coming on board with luggage so overstuffed and/or too large that have no business going into the overhead bins.

There is consistently no communication/updated time slots in the app on when a flight will board when its delayed, which is the most frustrating as a consumer trying to understand if they need to get food now, or if there is actually a chance for them to eat during their layover. This keeps being my experience with delta and a potential reason to change airlines.

The internet was spotty and I was unable to watch any movies on my iPad; the flight was fine otherwise

Awful. Flight from Cape Town was cancelled, rebooked for another day through Johannesburg, was downgraded to economy

It was excellent except for at the very end. I woke up about 1.5 hrs before touchdown and wanted to order food in the Business class. I was told they had shut down food service. It would have been good to get a heads up before they closed the service. Anna the air hostess was wonderful. She did get me 2 bowls of fruit and I was very appreciative of her. Wonderful human and a hostess.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

Terrible airlines - suffered entire flight due to food poisoning from stale food

I liked the food and services provided. I think the seating should be updated cause it’s to congested for economic class.

I moved to H row in the economy class. There was a crew member who's name might be shanya. She was not at all respectful for me. She was arrogant. While I was leaving the plane. The pilots and crew meter were saying Thank you and good bye to the passengers before and after me. And ignored Me.

Efficient boarding and early departure. Very smooth flight. Early arrival in ATL. Great flight.

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Lost luggage, they need a baggage service representative available all times in Atlanta

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

Flight was quite late as there was no pilot Crew is usually excellent, this flight not as good as usual there were more mistakes, slower and less friendly service But honestly the aircraft was too cramped and uncomfortable for a 4 hour flying get so, do to the aircraft liability the very best you could ever do is mediocre.

The pairing of personal Bluetooth headset did not work, provided headset did not work, then the screen locked and therefore no in-flight entertainment was available.

The staff was so kind and very helpful. I had to use handicap wheelchair services and was so thankful for how well they treated me during my whole trip. Thank you so much. Jessie took time to explain his service and what part he played and how others was going to be available to help. The flight attendants was so helpful in helping me get to my seat. Made me want to plan my next trip with United Airlines. I usually use Delta.

WiFi never works on any flight and the attendants can never get it to work. You would think paying so much for business/first would give WiFi. Also, the food in business is really poor these days.

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

Lots of legroom on the flight. No interaction from the staff at all on the plane. They only attended to the First Class passengers. There was no entertainment. Security I was body scanned even though I hadn't set off an alarm, my father-in-law in his 80s, was stopped and subjected to a through body search, told that they would have to place their hands in intimate places. There were several border guards present, and as we walked off we could hear the TWA officer talk about the procedure as if he was training. My father-in-law was a little upset about the whole process. A kind explanation would have been more acceptable, and it felt dehumanizing to him.

Security area in terminal 3 needs to be made much nicer. Less claustrophobic and use of glass and big ceilings wouldhelp

Premium was very comfortable. Food was delicious. I had specific diet requirement and Virgin Atlantic ensured it was provided. Onboard crew was very friendly and caring. Extremely smooth journey. I wonder how upper class experience would be. Perhaps one day, I will try upper class.

TV did not work Special food ordered not honored/not received Response to complaint and request not received Request for window seat but given isle seat even after paying for business class ticket

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

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.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

My suitcase 🧳 got missing we still looking for it This not good for them 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾🤦🏽‍♀️

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

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