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Cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta from R8 501

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATL
Feb 5 — Feb 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Atlanta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Atlanta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 January 2026.

Thu 19/221:30CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 26/221:50ATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R14 174
Sun 1/221:30CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 8/221:50ATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/1R15 079
Thu 19/221:30CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/220:55ATL - CPT
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R15 325
Sat 7/312:35CPT - ATL
2 stops47h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/37:04ATL - CPT
2 stops45h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R15 868
Sun 25/122:00JNB - ATL
1 stop32h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/29:47ATL - JNB
2 stops25h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1R15 884
Thu 22/121:30CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/220:55ATL - CPT
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R15 901
Tue 10/320:15JNB - ATL
2 stops31h 28mAir Canada
Tue 5/57:00ATL - JNB
2 stops44h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1R15 967
Thu 19/220:50CPT - ATL
2 stops32h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/29:50ATL - CPT
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1R16 000
Mon 2/222:00JNB - ATL
1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/514:30ATL - JNB
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1R16 000
Sun 1/319:20JNB - ATL
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1122:45ATL - JNB
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R16 016
Sun 1/222:00JNB - ATL
1 stop29h 45mDelta
Sun 8/217:30ATL - JNB
1 stop32h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/1R16 065
Mon 2/222:00JNB - ATL
1 stop22h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 2/521:55ATL - JNB
1 stop28h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/1R16 082

Find flight deals from South Africa to Atlanta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Atlanta flight deals. Data was last updated 6 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 174

One-way from

R8 501

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 213

Good round-trip deal

R14 465 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 617 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/2-26/2
  • Nonstop
  • 30h 50m total
  • South Africa to Atlanta
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 48m total
  • South Africa to Atlanta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 313 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 420 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Atlanta that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Atlanta that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Atlanta

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

21:30-7:00

Nonstop16h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/2

21:50-19:15

Nonstop14h 25m

R15 079

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-7:00

Nonstop16h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/2

20:55-22:50

1 stop18h 55m

R15 391

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

20:50-13:44

2 stops23h 54m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/2

14:40-18:00

2 stops20h 20m

R15 852

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

20:15-21:15

2 stops32h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/5

15:30-9:20

2 stops59h 50m

R15 884

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

21:30-6:55

Nonstop16h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 26/2

20:55-22:50

1 stop18h 55m

R15 901

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

20:15-21:43

2 stops31h 28m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/5

7:00-9:20

2 stops44h 20m

R15 950

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-15:00

2 stops25h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/2

9:10-16:10

2 stops24h 00m

R15 950

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

20:50-17:57

2 stops28h 07m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 27/2

16:36-18:00

1 stop18h 24m

R15 950

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-14:40

1 stop24h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/2

16:08-18:00

1 stop18h 52m

R16 000

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

20:50-21:53

2 stops32h 03m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 26/2

9:50-16:10

1 stop23h 20m

R16 000

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Atlanta

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta (average of R13 270). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 802). 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 ZA to ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 January 2026.

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

How often are flights from South Africa to Atlanta delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between South Africa and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 220 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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

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

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Atlanta. Reviews last updated 6 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Atlanta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 697 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 134 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 654 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Atlanta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) if they book a flight to Atlanta from South Africa. Hartsfield-Jackson is conveniently located just 13,2 km from Atlanta’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Atlanta?

    Departing from South Africa to Atlanta will take you 16h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13081 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 976. Users have also found prices from R8 672 and R12 001 on RwandAir and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Atlanta?

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Atlanta, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Cape Town Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson or George - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Atlanta?

    On average you can expect to pay R17 212 for a flight from South Africa to Atlanta. The cheapest flight overall is R12 298 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) is currently priced at R13 681.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Atlanta?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Atlanta?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta (average of R13 270). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 802). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Atlanta

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Atlanta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 726AverageR16 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 200AverageR16 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 876AverageR17 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 071AverageR18 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 078AverageR16 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 303AverageR16 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 379AverageR17 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 694AverageR19 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 027AverageR18 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 449AverageR19 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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