Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Atlanta flights typically cost between R17 964 and R26 806 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R17 033 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 2-Oct 9).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Atlanta flights typically cost between R17 964 and R26 806 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R17 033 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 2-Oct 9).

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, at R12 210, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Atlanta.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta (average of R855). Flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 117). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Atlanta

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The most flights from ZA1 to ATL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Atlanta ranges from 86.0 - 135.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 135.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Atlanta when rainfall is around 86.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Atlanta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta is generally R17 148, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R12 698. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay R15 943 for that flight.

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Consider Air France, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta.

Question 11

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta is London. Johannesburg to Atlanta flights stop in Doha the next most.

Question 12

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Atlanta flights?

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Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Atlanta stopover in Rome least frequently. Addis Ababa sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta.

Question 13

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

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If you're on a stopover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, or London Eye. Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, and London Eye can be accessed by travelling approximately 16,2 km, 20,1 km, and 23,6 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of R652 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 23% on the overall cost on flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta.

Question 15

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta at least 56 days early can save you up to 8% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 56 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta for as little as R17 314 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R20 337 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R15 785.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ATL?

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 18

What airport do you fly into for flights to Atlanta from Johannesburg?

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If you book a flight to Atlanta from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Hartsfield-Jackson, which is the city’s only airport. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is located 13,2 km from the centre of Atlanta. There are 2 flights from Johannesburg to Hartsfield-Jackson per day from 12 different airlines.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Atlanta flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Atlanta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Atlanta from Johannesburg by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Atlanta from Johannesburg today and book when prices fit your budget.

Question 26

What airports serve Johannesburg to Atlanta flights?

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There are two airports passengers can leave from when going to Atlanta from Johannesburg. The most common airport to depart from is O.R. Tambo International Airport, but some travellers may leave from Lanseria International Airport. O.R. Tambo is the busier airport while Lanseria is quieter and less hectic. When landing in Atlanta, travellers will disembark at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airport is 11 kilometres from downtown Atlanta and offers 192 gates for travel. This is a hub for Delta Air Lines and a focus city for Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. The airport has five runways and several terminals.

Question 27

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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While there are direct, nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta, they are not as common as stopover flights due to how far the two locations are from each other. Delta Air Lines offers direct flights that make it into Atlanta after 16h 25m in the air. These flights can be fairly expensive compared to stopover flights, but make it to the United States much more quickly. There are many other airlines that offer stopover flights into Atlanta such as Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Atlantic. The flights that are quickest will get passengers there in about 21h 45 m, but others will take 31h 30m to reach the destination.

Question 28

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Stopover flights operate more commonly than direct flights between Atlanta and Johannesburg and may have stops in various locations before reaching the destination. For fights with a single stop, some of the areas where the plane may stop include Hamad International Airport in Qatar, Istanbul Airport in Turkey, or London Heathrow Airport in England. There are also flights with at least two stops with touch downs in places like Dubai Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Hamad Airport and Boston Logan International Airport, or Amsterdam Airport and Detroit Wayne County Airport.

Question 29

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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Travellers going to Atlanta from Johannesburg will need a passport as well as a visa to do so. South Africa is not country with a visa waiver for the USA.

Round-trip from	R17 033
One-way from	R9 263
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 304

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 210	AverageR24 823	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 595	AverageR17 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 038	AverageR20 438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR16 388	AverageR18 064	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR16 418	AverageR19 094	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 453	AverageR20 727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 661	AverageR17 772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR16 695	AverageR20 359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	CheapestR16 873	AverageR22 008	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 070	AverageR17 919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in February or November, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

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