Cheap flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip flights $1,063
Etihad 1 stop 53 hr Sun, Aug 2 — Mon, Aug 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is currently $1,063
Cheapest one-way flight $684
Etihad 1 stop 29 hr Mon, Jul 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is currently $684
Cheapest nonstop flights $2,690
Delta Nonstop 16 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is currently $2,690
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,721
Air Canada, Emirates 2 stops 32 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Johannesburg is currently $1,721
Cheapest business class flights $5,479
Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Thu, Jul 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is currently $5,479
Fastest flight 15 hr 10 min The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg takes 15 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $890–1,550
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,400–1,800

Popular airlines from Atlanta to Johannesburg

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $2,491
    Typical price: $2,150–3,300
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ATL - JNB Every day
  • United
    from $2,311
    Typical price: $1,550–3,200
    80 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - JNB Every day
  • British Airways
    from $2,340
    Typical price: $1,450–3,550
    14 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - JNB Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,650
    Typical price: $1,000–2,650
    10 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - JNB Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $2,346
    Typical price: $1,750–3,650
    7 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - JNB Every day
  • Air France
    from $2,480
    Typical price: $2,350–3,650
    5 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - JNB Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 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 Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $890 to $1,550.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $1,063. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $684.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,491, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 14.
  • The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,311, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 13.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,340, flying from May 10 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $1,650, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 9.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,346, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 15.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,480, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg starts at $1,063 from Sun, Aug 2 to Mon, Aug 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $684 and departs on Mon, Jul 27.
15 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg.
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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 80 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to Johannesburg are:
  • British Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 10 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Lufthansa offers 7 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Air France offers 5 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Atlanta and Johannesburg.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $1,063. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $684.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,491, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 14.
  • The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,311, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 13.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,340, flying from May 10 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $1,650, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 9.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,346, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 15.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $2,480, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 17.
Delta flies direct from Atlanta to Johannesburg.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Johannesburg at price $1,721 is offered by Air Canada, Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Delta flies direct from Atlanta to Johannesburg.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and Johannesburg start at $2,690 from Sat, Jul 4 to Mon, Jul 20 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg start at $5,479 from Fri, Jun 19 to Thu, Jul 2 with Ethiopian.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Johannesburg start at $1,063 from Sun, Aug 2 to Mon, Aug 17.
To book business class trips from Atlanta to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg starts at $1,721 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air Canada, Emirates.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Johannesburg at price $1,721 is offered by Air Canada, Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to Johannesburg, 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.

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