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Cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta from R7 898

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATL
Jun 24 — Jul 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Atlanta

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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 25 May 2026.

Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/5R12 686
Tue 23/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/5R12 850
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 17/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/5R13 163
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 12/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/5R13 212
Tue 25/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops57h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/99:03
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5R14 298
Mon 9/1119:00
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/216:01
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops59h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5R14 726
Tue 25/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 29/920:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R14 792
Sun 30/819:30
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/920:30
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R14 940
Mon 9/1112:35
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/219:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R15 022
Thu 16/720:55
JNB
-
ATL
2 stops31h 37m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/78:54
ATL
-
JNB
2 stops37h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R15 664
Sat 19/920:55
JNB
-
ATL
2 stops33h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/99:03
ATL
-
JNB
2 stops41h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5R15 762
Sun 14/619:50
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/619:10
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R15 779

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 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 686

One-way from

R7 898

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 629

Good round-trip deal

R19 998 or less

Good one-way deal

R17 670 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/6-15/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • South Africa to Atlanta
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • South Africa to Atlanta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 841 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 447 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 25 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

19:30-23:59

2 stops34h 29m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 28/11

19:35-10:30

1 stop31h 55m

R16 519

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

19:50-15:55

1 stop26h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 19/6

19:10-8:55

1 stop31h 45m

R17 457

Port ElizabethAtlanta

PLZ - ATL

PLZATL

Port Elizabeth

Thu 10/9

15:45-20:40

2 stops34h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 14/9

22:35-15:05

2 stops34h 30m

R19 119

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

12:40-15:55

1 stop33h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/8

19:10-9:00

1 stop31h 50m

R19 629

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

20:05-6:09

Nonstop16h 04m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 27/6

21:00-17:50

Nonstop14h 50m

R19 892

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

20:05-6:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/8

20:50-17:50

Nonstop15h 00m

R19 909
Fastest return journey

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

20:05-6:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 26/9

21:00-17:50

Nonstop14h 50m

R19 909

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

12:40-15:55

1 stop33h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 22/6

19:10-4:00

1 stop26h 50m

R20 468

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

21:55-7:55

Nonstop16h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 25/7

22:05-19:40

Nonstop15h 35m

R20 731

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:05-6:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 7/9

21:00-17:50

Nonstop14h 50m

R21 209

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Atlanta from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta (average of R9 230). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 772). 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 25 May 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.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Atlanta

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Atlanta. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 May 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 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 South Africa to Atlanta delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between South Africa and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 210 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?

Thursday 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 13% 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

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 25 May 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
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 749 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 004 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 04m. 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 746. Users have also found prices from R8 677 and R12 686 on RwandAir and KLM, 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 R25 583 for a flight from South Africa to Atlanta. The cheapest flight overall is R17 670 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) is currently priced at R12 488.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta (average of R9 230). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of R31 772). 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 25 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 504AverageR17 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 192AverageR16 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 996AverageR17 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 087AverageR15 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 301AverageR16 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 649AverageR19 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 725AverageR18 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 895AverageR18 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 906AverageR19 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 381AverageR19 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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