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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta from R8 075

JNB — ATL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta

Mon 12/1022:50 -
2 stops40h 05m
Mon 26/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 8/9R15 132
Tue 6/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Wed 21/1010:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 9/9R15 149
Mon 14/922:50 -
2 stops40h 05m
Mon 28/910:35 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 8/9R15 181
Tue 6/108:20 -
2 stops30h 35m
Wed 14/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 9/9R15 197
Sun 6/1214:30 -
2 stops24h 30m
Mon 28/129:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 8/9R15 213
Sat 17/1022:50 -
2 stops40h 05m
Fri 13/119:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 7/9R15 229
Thu 15/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Wed 21/1010:35 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 8/9R15 278
Tue 6/1014:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
Wed 21/1019:10 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 7/9R15 326
Thu 15/1014:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
Wed 21/1019:10 -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 8/9R15 455

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Round-trip from

R15 132

One-way from

R8 075

Popular in

May

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February

Average price

R16 618
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/10-26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Atlanta
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Atlanta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 045 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 032 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/2

20:20-15:15

1 stop25h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 624

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/2

13:45-6:32

2 stops47h 47m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 609
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:55-15:55

1 stop25h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 997

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

20:20-15:00

1 stop25h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 142

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

20:20-15:15

1 stop25h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 191

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/3

13:45-15:15

1 stop32h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 207

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

20:20-15:15

1 stop25h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 433

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

22:00-18:29

1 stop27h 29m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 21/4

11:00-18:30

1 stop25h 30m

R16 990

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

20:15-17:57

1 stop27h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 15/10

22:20-19:40

Nonstop15h 20m

R17 232

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

20:15-13:39

1 stop23h 24m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/11

13:15-22:00

2 stops25h 45m

R18 976

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

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 R15 924). Flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 623). 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.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Atlanta

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).

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 R15 197 and R18 152 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 132 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 12–Oct 26).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Atlanta flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Atlanta flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta, such as KLM,Delta, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
1 576 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Delta
7,8
Good
8 564 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
10 205 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
1 576 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta can get you from Johannesburg to Atlanta in just under 23h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 18m. Johannesburg and Atlanta are separated by a distance of 13572 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R12 295, 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 487 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 478 and R16 765, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta is generally R21 651, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R15 574. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay R11 902 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 R15 924). Flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 623). 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 295AverageR15 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR13 955AverageR17 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 567AverageR16 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 910AverageR15 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 126AverageR17 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR15 590AverageR18 754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 645AverageR18 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 827AverageR16 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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