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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta

JNB — ATL
Oct 23 — Oct 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 761
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 545 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 938 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta

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

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 37 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta (average of R16 015). Flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 720). 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.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta, such as KLM,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 232 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 045 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Atlanta flights?

    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.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    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.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 8 different airlines.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R12 353, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Atlanta.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Atlanta one-way?

    R7 416 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with prices starting from R12 536 and R16 844, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta is generally R23 451, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R15 510. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay R12 380 for that flight.

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

    The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta is Doha.

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

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Atlanta stopover in London least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta (average of R16 015). Flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 720). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 353AverageR15 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 987AverageR19 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 635AverageR17 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 178AverageR15 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 278AverageR17 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapestR15 686AverageR18 519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR15 708AverageR19 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 908AverageR16 795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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