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$513+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta (ATL)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Atlanta

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 December 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:20 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop29h 35mDelta
Thu 1/2910:35 pmATL - JNB
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/26$989
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:35 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops29h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/293:08 pmATL - JNB
2 stops33h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,031
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:59 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops25h 55mKLM
Thu 1/293:15 pmATL - JNB
2 stops23h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/26$1,118
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:00 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/294:25 pmATL - JNB
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,708
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:30 pmJNB - ATL
3 stops31h 19mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/292:40 pmATL - JNB
3 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$2,487

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 December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$912
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$513
(Ovago)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,029

Good round-trip deal

$979 or less

Good one-way deal

$887 or less
From South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
One-way flight from South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Atlanta that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Atlanta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

9:55 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop16h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

$912

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

10:25 am-7:00 am

1 stop27h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

$961

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/9

7:30 am-7:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/16

8:55 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop15h 05m

$962

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

1:00 pm-5:40 am

2 stops46h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops46h 30m

$964

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops58h 11m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops46h 30m

$964

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-5:40 am

2 stops46h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops46h 30m

$964

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

10:00 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop27h 26m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$967

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

8:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 7/27

11:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$969

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

7:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 7/27

11:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$969

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/12

8:00 pm-10:16 am

1 stop20h 16m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 7/25

5:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$969

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Deals found on 12/25

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $826). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of $961). 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 December 28, 2025.

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 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 last 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 December 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from South Africa to Atlanta to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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?

    For a flight from South Africa to Atlanta, you will be flying into Hartsfield-Jackson. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is just 8.2 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For as low as $912, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Atlanta from South Africa in 16h 50m. The distance from South Africa to Atlanta is about 8433 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Atlanta are RwandAir ($514), Qatar Airways ($514), and Ethiopian Air ($798).

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Atlanta?

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Atlanta is generally $1,193, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $943. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $892 for that flight.

  • 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 vacation 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 $826). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in July is currently the most expensive (average of $961). 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 South Africa to Atlanta

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$824Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$875Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$938Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$968Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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