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$658+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to South Africa

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — JNB
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 29, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/119:40 pm
ATL
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JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/269:50 am
JNB
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ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,007
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/89:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/249:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,014
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 8/249:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/79:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,023
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 8/139:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/279:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,027
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/319:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,030
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/259:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/39:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,036
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 11/49:20 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/119:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,039
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/219:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/199:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,041
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/39:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,061
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 9/129:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/239:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,063
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/249:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/199:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,081
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/229:40 pm
ATL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/219:50 am
JNB
-
ATL
1 stop36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,088

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 April 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,007
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$658
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,949

Good round-trip deal

$2,042 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,689 or less
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AtlantaJohannesburg

ATL - JNB

ATLJNB

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/5

9:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/15

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$1,185

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/31

9:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 9/4

2:45 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,378

AtlantaCape Town

ATL - CPT

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/10

9:40 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/26

5:25 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops53h 05m

$1,407

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/1

9:40 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 10/31

2:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops56h 10m

$1,418

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/31

7:10 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 9/4

12:05 pm-7:33 am

3 stops49h 28m

$1,460

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/22

7:10 pm-10:35 am

2 stops33h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 8/15

12:05 pm-7:24 am

3 stops49h 19m

$1,663

AtlantaPort Elizabeth

ATL - PLZ

ATLPLZ

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/28

7:10 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 7/22

6:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops51h 10m

$1,664

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/23

8:54 am-10:35 am

3 stops43h 41m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 8/12

5:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops52h 55m

$1,699

AtlantaDurban

ATL - DUR

ATLDUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/23

8:54 am-10:35 am

3 stops43h 41m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/14

5:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops52h 55m

$1,699

AtlantaPort Elizabeth

ATL - PLZ

ATLPLZ

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/14

9:50 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 9/18

7:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,755

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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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to South Africa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Atlanta to South Africa is 26 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa (average of $98). Flying from Atlanta to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $925). 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 April 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 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 115 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 last 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 April 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Atlanta to South Africa, such as Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7.4
Good
4,343 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
9,680 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
1,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 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?

    Most people fly from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) if they book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is conveniently located just 8.2 mi from Atlanta’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Atlanta to South Africa in about 28h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 45m. The distance from Atlanta to South Africa is about 8433 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $454. Etihad Airways flights start at $464 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at $707 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Cape Town Intl or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Sun City Resort Pilansberg, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Atlanta to South Africa.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $6,361 for a flight from Atlanta to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is $1,606 while the most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at $1,007.

  • 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 vacation 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to South Africa (average of $98). Flying from Atlanta to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $925). 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 8 airlines flying from Atlanta to South Africa

Discover the top 8 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$614Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$927Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$948Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,300Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,380Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,460Average$2,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,682Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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