Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Cape Town (ATL - CPT)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Cape Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,429	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is currently $1,429
Cheapest one-way flight	$868	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 32 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is currently $868
Cheapest nonstop flights	$2,240	Delta Nonstop 15 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Sun, Aug 9	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is currently $2,240
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,776	Air Canada, Emirates 2 stops 47 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Cape Town is currently $1,776
Cheapest business class flights	$5,479	Ethiopian 1 stop 22 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is currently $5,479

Fastest flight	14 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to Cape Town takes 14 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mon, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,150–1,500
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,600–2,000

Popular airlines from Atlanta to Cape Town

Delta

Nonstop

from $2,450

Typical price: $1,700–3,150

3 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - CPT Every Mon, Thu, Sat
United

from $2,615

Typical price: $1,450–3,250

68 weekly connecting flights

ATL - CPT Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,715

Typical price: $1,300–2,700

10 weekly connecting flights

ATL - CPT Every day
British Airways

from $2,926

Typical price: $1,850–4,900

7 weekly connecting flights

ATL - CPT Every day
Lufthansa

from $2,712

Typical price: $1,750–3,950

5 weekly connecting flights

ATL - CPT Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
KLM

from $2,492

Typical price: $1,800–3,400

3 weekly connecting flights

ATL - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Sat

Popular airports near Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 14 min 8 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 2 hr 11 min 136 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville United States 2 hr 29 min 147 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to Cape Town are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $1,150 to $1,500.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $1,429. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $868.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,450, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 17.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,615, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 14.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $1,715, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 9.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,926, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,712, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 13.
The cheapest KLM flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,492, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Cape Town starts at $1,429 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $868 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

14 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Atlanta to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 68 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to Cape Town are:

Turkish Airlines offers 10 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
British Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Lufthansa offers 5 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
KLM offers 3 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Atlanta and Cape Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $1,429. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $868.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,450, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 17.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,615, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 14.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $1,715, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 9.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,926, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,712, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 13.
The cheapest KLM flight from Atlanta to Cape Town is $2,492, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 20.

Delta flies direct from Atlanta to Cape Town.

There are 3 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Cape Town at price $1,776 is offered by Air Canada, Emirates from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Delta flies direct from Atlanta to Cape Town.

There are 3 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Atlanta to Cape Town are only available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and Cape Town start at $2,240 from Sat, Jul 25 to Sun, Aug 9 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Cape Town start at $5,479 from Fri, Jun 19 to Thu, Jul 2 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Cape Town start at $1,429 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13.

To book business class trips from Atlanta to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Atlanta and Cape Town starts at $1,776 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Air Canada, Emirates.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Cape Town at price $1,776 is offered by Air Canada, Emirates from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.