International route
Cheap flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). 8,440 miles, 15h 40m nonstop.
ATL to JNB at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,440 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 15h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DL1 airlineDelta
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadJohannesburg vs Atlanta
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Round trips from $519
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Atlanta to Johannesburg
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 21 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PHL, DCA · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL · first checked bag from $40
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via SCL, LIM · first checked bag from $45
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Philadelphia (PHL)AA1 airline
- Washington (DCA)AA1 airline
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)B61 airline
Tips for this route
- Only Delta flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LHR or OSL is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $519; September 2026 is the most expensive at $719 and up, a difference of $200 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead of Atlanta. Expect to lose 6 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Atlanta to JohannesburgAtlanta to Johannesburg: common questions
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg?
A nonstop flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 15h 40m gate to gate, covering 8,440 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to JNB?
Delta Air Lines operates nonstop flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LHR, OSL and PHL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB), starting at $519 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Atlanta to Johannesburg flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead of Atlanta. ATL is on America/New York time and JNB on Africa/Johannesburg time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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