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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,699. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.$1,639 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,639, select.
Johannesburg.$1,699 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,699, select.
Johannesburg.$1,699 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,699, select.
Johannesburg.$1,699 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,699, select.
Johannesburg.$1,699 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,699, select.
Johannesburg.$1,703 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,703, select.
Johannesburg.$1,704 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,704, select.
Johannesburg.$1,707 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,707, select.
Johannesburg.$1,707 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,707, select.
Johannesburg.$2,020 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,020, select.
Johannesburg.$2,134 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,134, select.
Johannesburg.$2,154 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,154, select.
Johannesburg.$2,232 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,232, select.
Johannesburg.$2,233 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,233, select.
Johannesburg.$2,359 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,359, select.
Johannesburg.$2,367 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,367, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Atlanta to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in August.
Mar
from $2,696
Apr
from $1,699
May
from $1,699
Jun
from $2,233
Jul
from $2,020
Aug
from $1,639
Sep
from $1,699
Oct
from $2,134
Nov
from $1,707
Dec
from $3,177
Jan
from $1,704
Feb
from $2,400

Direct flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg

Alternative Atlanta to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Atlanta to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg
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from $1,639
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Lanseria

33km from central Johannesburg
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Atlanta to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,639
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time15 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $1,639. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Atlanta to Johannesburg.
Delta and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Atlanta to Johannesburg.
As of March 2026, there are 17 flights per week flying from Atlanta to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg is usually August.
If you're flying from Atlanta, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $1,639.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is Ethiopian Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Lanseria Airport is Delta.

Flying from Atlanta to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Atlanta's main base, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg.

  • Come in for landing at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.

  • The average length of a direct Atlanta to Johannesburg flight is 15 hours 20 minutes.

  • Johannesburg is six hours ahead of Atlanta and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are six departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is with Delta Air Lines at 22:35. Go for the first ATL to JNB departure with Delta Air Lines at 20:50 to maximise your time in Johannesburg.

  • To ensure you catch your Atlanta to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Johannesburg is $1,108. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,639. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Book five months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Atlanta to Johannesburg flights.

  • The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Atlanta to Johannesburg is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Getting a cheap flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Atlanta to Johannesburg flights.

Flying from Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg, you can leave from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Get from ATL to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in one seamless trip.

  • Lock in your Atlanta to Johannesburg plane tickets with Delta Air Lines. This carrier is a top choice for direct flights from ATL.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Atlanta to Johannesburg flights leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The journey from central Atlanta to ATL takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • When it comes to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.64% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.

Arriving in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is approximately 21 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel near JNB if you have a late flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Follow your own route with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg, it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Lanseria International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.

  • Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will help you save.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg. To skip the crowds, visit Johannesburg in February.

  • Before locking in your Atlanta to Johannesburg tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.

More about Johannesburg

  • Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.

  • Pretoria is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without experiencing 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.

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