Question 1

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 16% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air, at R12 659, 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 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

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

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R7 709 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 846 and R17 261, respectively.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta (average of R16 428). Flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of R21 233). 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 9

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).

Question 10

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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 12

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

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While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta is generally R24 039, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R15 894. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay R15 630 for that flight.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic or KLM when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Atlanta.

Question 14

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 Doha.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

What airports serve Johannesburg to Atlanta flights?

Accepted Answer

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 26

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

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 27

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

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 28

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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Cheapest in	February
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 659	AverageR15 620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 333	AverageR20 207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 997	AverageR17 625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR15 554	AverageR16 090	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 663	AverageR17 623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	CheapestR16 074	AverageR19 543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
KLM	CheapestR16 097	AverageR19 848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 262	AverageR17 211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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?

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 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 129 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.

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