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$501+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta (ATL)

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JNB — ATL
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
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Cheap 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 March 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$938
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$501
(Orbitz)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,024

Good round-trip deal

$1,061 or less

Good one-way deal

$910 or less
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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 March 26, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/248:20 amJNB - ATL
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/3010:35 amATL - JNB
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/25$938
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/29:55 pmJNB - ATL
Nonstop16h 05mDelta
Mon 7/2810:05 pmATL - JNB
Nonstop15h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/25$939
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:05 pmCPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 25mDelta
Mon 5/269:15 pmATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/25$940
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:50 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop30h 35mAir France
Sun 6/88:05 pmATL - JNB
1 stop30h 25mAir France
Deal found 3/26$954
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:50 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/274:03 pmATL - JNB
2 stops23h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$960
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/228:10 amJNB - ATL
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 4/297:30 pmATL - JNB
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$963
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:35 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/2312:59 pmATL - CPT
2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$968
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2311:15 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop23h 50mKLM
Fri 6/133:35 pmATL - JNB
2 stops23h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/25$977
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/78:40 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop23h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 9/288:05 pmATL - JNB
2 stops56h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/25$985
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/209:15 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops26h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 6/88:17 pmATL - JNB
2 stops28h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,004
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/78:00 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop24h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/235:40 amATL - CPT
1 stop27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,006
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/119:00 amCPT - ATL
2 stops41h 25mKLM
Mon 5/2610:40 pmATL - CPT
1 stop40h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/25$1,044

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 26, 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

Thu 4/24

8:20 am-8:55 am

2 stops30h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/30

10:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$938

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/2

9:55 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop16h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 7/28

10:05 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop15h 35m

$939

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

8:05 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop16h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/26

9:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop14h 35m

$940

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/22

6:50 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 6/7

11:59 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 31m

$955

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

6:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/27

4:03 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$960

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/22

8:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/29

7:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop32h 30m

$963

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/15

11:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/23

12:59 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$968

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

8:40 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 7/4

1:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops39h 20m

$974

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/23

11:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 6/13

3:35 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$977

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/7

7:25 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 9/28

6:31 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 29m

$1,007

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 March 26, 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Atlanta?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Atlanta

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Atlanta. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to ATL are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Atlanta ranges from 3.4 - 5.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Atlanta when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Atlanta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 March 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM from South Africa to Atlanta have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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 Qatar Airways ($521), RwandAir ($547), and Turkish Airlines ($731).

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

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Atlanta are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Cape Town Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and George - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Atlanta is generally $3,374, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $865. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $823 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from South Africa to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Atlanta

Discover the top 5 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$695Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$820Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$875Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$884Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$919Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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