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$563+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — CPT
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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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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 January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 9/1810:35 am
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 9/253:25 pm
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops47h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28$1,022
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/19:50 pm
ATL
-
CPT
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/67:20 am
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,089
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/510:35 am
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop44h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 10/123:25 pm
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops47h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$1,092
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 11/169:35 am
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 11/261:50 pm
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28$1,105
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 12/49:35 am
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop44h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/241:50 pm
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28$1,109
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1510:50 pm
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/245:15 pm
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,122
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:50 pm
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/284:35 pm
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,123
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/259:50 pm
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/45:15 pm
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,131
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 11/169:35 am
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/303:25 pm
CPT
-
ATL
2 stops47h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28$1,135
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 5/49:50 pm
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/74:35 pm
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,137
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/910:50 pm
ATL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/34:35 pm
CPT
-
ATL
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,146

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,122
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$563
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,731

Good round-trip deal

$1,832 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,633 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 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 January 29, 2026.
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

Mon 6/1

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/8

7:50 pm-9:51 am

1 stop20h 01m

$1,248

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/24

4:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/14

7:50 pm-11:29 am

1 stop21h 39m

$1,256

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/23

9:52 am-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

8:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

$1,256

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/4

2:39 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

8:50 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$1,260

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/9

8:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/17

8:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,261

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/7

2:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

8:00 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$1,261

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 3/29

3:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

4:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,416

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/25

9:05 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

6:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops52h 25m

$1,449

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/1

9:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/7

6:25 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops52h 05m

$1,451

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 3/15

10:50 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

9:30 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop16h 20m

$1,460

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Atlanta-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 January 23, 2026.

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 $1,419). 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 January 29, 2026.

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

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 January 29, 2026.
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
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,127 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
3,729 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,216 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
4,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
952 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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 20m.

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

    The Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $1,248, United Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Atlanta in 27h 50m. 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 $865. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $962, 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 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 $577 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at $722 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Atlanta to Cape Town is $1,434. On average you can expect to pay $2,579. The most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $1,122.

  • 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 $1,419). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$865Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,300Average$1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,457Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,488Average$2,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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