Cape Town

$450+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — CPT
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or March, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Atlanta to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 pmATL - CPT
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/155:15 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/113:50 pmATL - CPT
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Tue 12/2311:45 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop24h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/7$1,516
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/113:50 pmATL - CPT
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Thu 12/189:30 pmCPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/8$1,524
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:37 pmATL - CPT
3 stops39h 23mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/231:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8$1,584
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 pmATL - CPT
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1512:35 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops48h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,592
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:44 pmATL - CPT
3 stops39h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,688
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/112:37 pmATL - CPT
3 stops39h 23mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/181:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8$1,715
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 pmATL - CPT
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:35 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops58h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 pmATL - CPT
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1112:35 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops48h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,767

Find flight deals from Atlanta to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,037
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$450
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,094

Good round-trip deal

$1,482 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-Cape Town Intl flights.
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Atlanta

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Cape Town

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AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/4

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

5:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,276

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/28

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/18

5:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,316

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 3/3

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

5:15 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,316

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/28

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

5:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,316

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/2

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/14

5:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,336

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/28

9:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

1:50 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops31h 50m

$1,367

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/7

2:40 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,413

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/7

9:50 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

9:30 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop16h 30m

$1,458

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/21

9:50 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop16h 30m

$1,458

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/18

9:50 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

9:30 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop16h 30m

$1,458

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Compare providers for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Atlanta to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Atlanta-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Atlanta-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Atlanta-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Atlanta with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Atlanta to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 37 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town (average of $930). Flying from Atlanta to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Atlanta to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Atlanta to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    You will need to book a flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl if you want to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town. At least 7 different airlines have flights from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Cape Town from the Atlanta airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ATL to CPT to be around 14h 20m.

  • How popular is this Atlanta to Cape Town flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    For as low as $1,276, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Atlanta in 31h. Atlanta and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8128 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Atlanta to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Atlanta to Cape Town round-trip from $869. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $959, and Qatar Airways, from $1,044. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $488. Turkish Airlines flights start at $562 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at $729 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from Atlanta to Cape Town is $1,457. On average you can expect to pay $2,803. The most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $1,037.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Atlanta to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town (average of $930). Flying from Atlanta to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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 7 airlines flying from Atlanta to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta to Cape Town. 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 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$869Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$960Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,300Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,457Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,513Average$1,982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,852Average$2,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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