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Cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta from R7 989

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 23 December 2025.

Tue 23/1220:50CPT - ATL
1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/17:05ATL - CPT
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R16 129
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - ATL
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/116:12ATL - JNB
1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12R16 129
Mon 29/1219:20JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 15mDelta
Thu 29/120:00ATL - JNB
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Deal found 22/12R16 480
Mon 29/1219:20JNB - ATL
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/113:14ATL - JNB
2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R16 731
Wed 24/1222:00JNB - ATL
1 stop26h 15mDelta
Sun 11/19:13ATL - JNB
2 stops29h 52mDelta
Deal found 22/12R17 316
Wed 24/1221:55JNB - ATL
Nonstop17h 00mDelta
Mon 12/114:50ATL - JNB
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Deal found 22/12R17 366
Mon 22/1219:20JNB - ATL
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Mon 12/114:50ATL - JNB
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Deal found 22/12R17 499
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - ATL
1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/116:12ATL - CPT
1 stop18h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12R18 017
Tue 23/1218:45CPT - ATL
1 stop26h 45mLufthansa
Sun 4/18:00ATL - CPT
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12R20 976
Tue 23/1221:30CPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 30mDelta
Sun 4/121:50ATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 25mDelta
Deal found 21/12R23 483
Tue 30/1214:25CPT - ATL
3 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/19:00ATL - CPT
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12R26 140
Tue 23/1214:25CPT - ATL
3 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/16:00ATL - CPT
3 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R30 018

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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 340

One-way from

R7 989

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 199

Good round-trip deal

R14 685 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 138 or less
Ethiopian Air
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  • 5/2-9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • South Africa to Atlanta
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 47m total
  • South Africa to Atlanta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 783 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 407 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Atlanta that are best for you.

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Atlanta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/2

9:35-14:35

1 stop22h 00m

R14 340

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-7:00

Nonstop16h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/2

21:50-19:15

Nonstop14h 25m

R15 210

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-13:40

1 stop23h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/2

20:55-19:00

Nonstop15h 05m

R15 393

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

R16 029

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

21:55-7:45

Nonstop16h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 28/1

21:50-9:05

1 stop28h 15m

R16 029

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-11:41

1 stop21h 51m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/2

14:39-16:10

1 stop18h 31m

R16 129

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-11:41

1 stop20h 41m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/2

16:35-18:35

1 stop19h 00m

R16 129

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-13:38

2 stops23h 48m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 17/3

10:02-16:55

2 stops24h 53m

R16 162

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-17:31

2 stops27h 41m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 14/3

14:39-15:05

1 stop18h 26m

R16 162

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

20:50-11:37

1 stop21h 47m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 13/3

19:29-15:05

1 stop37h 36m

R16 162

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta (average of R13 806). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 062). 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 23 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Atlanta is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Atlanta?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 23 December 2025.
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

7,7

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

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

7,7

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

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
677 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

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
3 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

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
9 109 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

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
7 607 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

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 R8 107. Users have also found prices from R8 815 and R12 198 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 R25 779 for a flight from South Africa to Atlanta. The cheapest flight overall is R12 859 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) is currently priced at R15 393.

  • 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 806). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 062). 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 23 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 951AverageR16 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 434AverageR16 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 531AverageR17 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 319AverageR18 743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 326AverageR16 499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 554AverageR16 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 632AverageR17 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 699AverageR19 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 287AverageR18 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 736AverageR19 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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