How long is the flight from South Africa to Atlanta?

Departing from South Africa to Atlanta will take you 26h 48m. 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 599. Users have also found prices from R11 688 and R17 016 on Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, respectively.

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.

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).

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 Port Elizabeth - 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 R24 551 for a flight from South Africa to Atlanta. The cheapest flight overall is R15 741 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) is currently priced at R12 589.

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

Consider Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Atlanta.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	R12 687
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Average price	R17 342
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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 R16 162). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 145). 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?

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 15% of weekly flights between South Africa and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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

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

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

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7,3

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

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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 26h 48m. 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 599. Users have also found prices from R11 688 and R17 016 on Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, 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 Port Elizabeth - 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 R24 551 for a flight from South Africa to Atlanta. The cheapest flight overall is R15 741 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) is currently priced at R12 589.
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 R16 162). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of R20 145). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 139	AverageR15 113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 101	AverageR17 991	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 768	AverageR17 387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 785	AverageR16 773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR15 333	AverageR15 844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR15 843	AverageR20 761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR15 846	AverageR19 261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 032	AverageR18 071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR18 446	AverageR20 806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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How often are flights from South Africa to Atlanta delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between South Africa and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

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Direct flights from South Africa to Atlanta
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Last-minute flights from South Africa to Atlanta
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One-way flights from South Africa to Atlanta
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Atlanta. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 September 2026.