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Cheap flights from Atlanta to South Africa from R9 078

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — JNB
Apr 1 — Apr 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 March 2026.

Sun 23/810:35
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 8/98:20
JNB
-
ATL
2 stops30h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R14 796
Wed 15/421:50
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/517:50
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2R14 908
Fri 21/810:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 5/913:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R15 035
Wed 8/421:40
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/49:50
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R15 035
Sun 30/810:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 15/913:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R15 099
Fri 9/1010:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 18/1013:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R15 115
Sun 6/910:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 12/913:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R15 163
Wed 15/421:40
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/49:50
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R15 306
Sun 23/815:05
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R15 338
Mon 21/910:35
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 8/1013:50
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R15 370
Thu 19/322:05
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/39:50
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R15 370
Thu 26/322:05
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/49:50
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R15 386

Find flight deals from Atlanta to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Atlanta to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 796

One-way from

R9 078

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R21 788
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/8-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • Atlanta to South Africa
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30/3
  • 30/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Atlanta to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R104 473 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R16 462 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Atlanta to South Africa 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 2 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 24/8

21:40-8:20

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

9:50-16:30

1 stop36h 40m

R16 118

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/5

5:30-14:35

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R20 912

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 13/4

21:40-23:35

2 stops43h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:50-16:30

2 stops32h 40m

R22 855

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 29/3

21:50-11:50

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

16:35-19:45

1 stop33h 10m

R23 270

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 9/5

14:37-14:35

2 stops41h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

15:25-8:55

2 stops47h 30m

R23 508

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 22/5

10:35-16:20

2 stops47h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R23 827

AtlantaPort Elizabeth

ATL - PLZ

ATLPLZ

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 15/4

21:40-7:35

2 stops51h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 22/4

10:20-16:00

2 stops35h 40m

R23 859

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 19/4

21:50-9:40

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

13:30-13:00

2 stops53h 30m

R23 859

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 21/3

16:40-21:55

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

9:30-13:09

1 stop33h 39m

R24 082

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/4

21:40-8:20

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:50-19:27

2 stops39h 37m

R24 114

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Atlanta with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa (average of R13 570). Flying from Atlanta to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 778). 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 ATL to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 March 2026.

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

How often are flights from Atlanta to South Africa delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Atlanta and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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

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

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 2 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from Atlanta to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 375 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 241 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 773 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta to South Africa. 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 from for flights from Atlanta to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Atlanta, you will be flying from Hartsfield-Jackson, which is the city’s only airport. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is located 13,2 km from the centre of Atlanta.

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

    A quick flight from Atlanta to South Africa can take about 27h 05m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R20 912. There are 13081 km between Atlanta and South Africa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 207. Etihad Airways flights start at R7 206 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R11 759 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Cape Town Intl or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Sun City Resort Pilansberg when deciding on the best route from Atlanta to South Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa (average of R13 570). Flying from Atlanta to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 778). 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 6 airlines flying from Atlanta to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta to South Africa. 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 2 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR4 062AverageR27 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 863AverageR15 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 444AverageR21 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 233AverageR22 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 050AverageR29 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 472AverageR22 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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