Atlanta

$498+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta (ATL)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ATL
Apr 20 — Apr 271
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from South Africa to Atlanta with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 April 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$960
(Delta)

One-way from

$498
(SmartFares)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,056

Good round-trip deal

$1,171 or less

Good one-way deal

$846 or less
From South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
One-way flight from South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Find flight deals from South Africa to Atlanta

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 April 15, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 11/187:45 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:15 pmATL - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$951
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/159:20 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops26h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/263:32 pmATL - JNB
1 stop20h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$957
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/208:05 pmCPT - ATL
Nonstop16h 25mDelta
Thu 5/299:15 pmATL - CPT
Nonstop14h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/15$960
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/248:20 amJNB - ATL
2 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/510:35 amATL - JNB
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/15$960
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/201:00 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops48h 49mQatar Airways
Thu 5/297:00 amATL - CPT
2 stops45h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/13$963
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 5/238:40 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop24h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/56:15 pmATL - JNB
1 stop34h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/15$967
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/201:55 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops47h 54mQatar Airways
Sun 6/87:00 amATL - JNB
2 stops44h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$969
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 10/66:50 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop25h 05mAir France
Mon 10/279:30 pmATL - JNB
1 stop29h 45mAir France
Deal found 4/15$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/116:50 pmJNB - ATL
1 stop25h 05mDelta
Wed 6/258:05 pmATL - JNB
1 stop30h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/15$979
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 11/1810:05 pmJNB - ATL
2 stops29h 56mBritish Airways
Mon 12/16:37 pmATL - JNB
2 stops29h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/15$982
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 4/291:50 pmCPT - ATL
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/710:35 amATL - CPT
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/14$983
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/2011:15 pmCPT - ATL
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Thu 5/291:42 pmATL - CPT
2 stops25h 43mKLM
Deal found 4/14$984

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 April 15, 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

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

8:05 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop16h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/29

9:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop14h 35m

$960

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/29

2:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/5

10:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$960

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

1:00 pm-7:49 am

2 stops48h 49m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/29

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

$964

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/23

8:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 6/5

6:15 pm-10:20 am

1 stop34h 05m

$967

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

1:55 pm-7:49 am

2 stops47h 54m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/8

7:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops44h 35m

$969

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

6:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/27

9:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop29h 45m

$977

Cape TownAtlanta

CPT - ATL

CPTATL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

11:15 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop23h 47m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/29

5:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$979

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/11

6:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/25

8:05 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 25m

$979

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/19

9:15 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/18

10:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 40m

$994

JohannesburgAtlanta

JNB - ATL

JNBATL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

11:15 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop44h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/8

7:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop43h 30m

$1,003

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/15

Showing 1-10 of 43 results
1
2
3
...
5

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Atlanta

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Atlanta from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 June 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 ($498), RwandAir ($589), and Etihad Airways ($684).

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

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

    While on average a flight from South Africa to Atlanta is generally $3,394, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $831. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $897 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 June 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near South Africa?

Book flights to South Africa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Norcross
Duluth
College Park
Opelika
Marietta
Auburn
Stone Mountain
Sandy Springs
McDonough
Conyers
Morrow
Lithonia
Buford
Acworth
Athens
Smyrna
Stockbridge
Lawrenceville
Douglasville
Suwanee

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Atlanta

Discover the top 6 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$695Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$820Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$875Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$899Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$921Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$942Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.