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Cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta from R7 592

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATL
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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 15 May 2026.

Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 22/610:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R12 539
Tue 23/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R12 670
Sun 31/513:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 15/610:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R12 686
Tue 2/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 19/610:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/5R12 703
Thu 18/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R12 769
Tue 16/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R12 834
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/5R13 147
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R13 196
Sat 20/613:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 12/710:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/5R13 212
Tue 4/813:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops57h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/89:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5R14 083
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops48h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/67:00
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R14 149
Sun 14/612:40
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/67:00
ATL
-
JNB
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R15 924

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 15 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 539

One-way from

R7 592

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 978

Good round-trip deal

R21 132 or less

Good one-way deal

R30 211 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/6-22/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • South Africa to Atlanta
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17/6
  • 17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 44m total
  • South Africa to Atlanta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 691 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 335 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 15 May 2026.
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Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 10/7

10:35-14:10

1 stop21h 35m

R13 147

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-15:55

1 stop32h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/9

19:10-10:15

1 stop33h 05m

R16 647

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

19:30-7:20

2 stops41h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 15/6

19:10-17:30

1 stop40h 20m

R16 844

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-23:14

2 stops39h 59m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 29/6

19:10-10:15

1 stop33h 05m

R17 140

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

20:00-14:34

1 stop24h 34m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 4/7

14:41-15:20

1 stop18h 39m

R17 337

Port ElizabethAtlanta

PLZ - ATL

PLZATL

Port Elizabeth

Sun 1/11

12:40-20:10

2 stops38h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/11

22:10-11:55

2 stops54h 45m

R18 340

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

12:40-15:55

1 stop33h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 7/9

19:10-4:00

1 stop26h 50m

R18 668

Port ElizabethAtlanta

PLZ - ATL

PLZATL

Port Elizabeth

Fri 4/9

14:30-15:55

2 stops55h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 13/9

19:10-13:00

2 stops35h 50m

R18 701
Fastest return journey

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

R20 032

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

21:55-8:45

Nonstop16h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 7/6

22:00-8:45

1 stop28h 45m

R20 805

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta

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

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

Booking 57 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.

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 219). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 451). 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 15 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 15 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 214 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.

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 15 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 517 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
9 717 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
7 980 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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 24h 34m. 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 786. Users have also found prices from R8 667 and R12 671 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 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 R27 359 for a flight from South Africa to Atlanta. The cheapest flight overall is R21 479 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) is currently priced at R12 637.

  • 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 219). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of R30 451). 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 15 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 717AverageR16 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 175AverageR16 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 978AverageR17 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 069AverageR15 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 283AverageR16 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 630AverageR18 940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 706AverageR18 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 864AverageR18 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 887AverageR18 976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 359AverageR19 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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