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$589+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — CPT
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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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

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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 November 19, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 11/269:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/161:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$996
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/192:35 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops48h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$1,017
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 11/289:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/102:35 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops48h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,131
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/41:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/18$1,140
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/141:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$1,193
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/82:35 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops48h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,208
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/23:42 pmATL - CPT
3 stops38h 18mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/91:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17$1,226
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/23:10 pmATL - CPT
1 stop37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/95:15 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/17$1,268
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/19:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/133:25 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops47h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/18$1,279
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/205:30 amATL - CPT
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/41:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/18$1,302
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/275:30 amATL - CPT
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/111:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,308

Cheap 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 November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$944
(IEagle)

One-way from

$589
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,835

Good round-trip deal

$1,807 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta to Cape Town 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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Cape Town that are best for you.

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AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/18

9:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

6:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$1,316

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/4

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

5:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,336

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 3/6

9:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/27

6:25 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops51h 55m

$1,336

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/3

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

5:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,336

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/7

9:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

1:50 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,443

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/10

10:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/19

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,447

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/2

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

Sun 2/1

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 12/3

9:50 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/9

9:30 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop16h 30m

$1,482

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/7

3:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

9:30 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop16h 30m

$1,499

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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 November.
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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 14, 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,435). 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 November 19, 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 November 19, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
896 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 6 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 25m.

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

    For as low as $1,336, 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 $1,133. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Atlanta to Cape Town is $1,381. On average you can expect to pay $2,872. The most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $917.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,435). 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 Cape Town

Discover the top 6 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$869Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,300Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,513Average$1,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,685Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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