ATL - CPT

R12 178 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town departing on 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R20 569
Typical prices: R34 276-R24 623
Ethiopian Air
Mon 17/8Tue 1/9
ATL - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R32 913
Typical prices: R33 312-R29 607
Delta
Thu 1/10Fri 16/10
ATL - CPT • Direct
Direct flights
Mon, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 14h 50m
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Cheapest • from R20 569 (return)
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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Cheapest • Avg R21 457 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 40m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Cape Town (ATL-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Atlanta to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Atlanta to Cape Town

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
R20 569Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
R20 752Ethiopian Air
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
R21 333Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 8:55
CPT
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ATL
47h 45m
2 stops
R21 948Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 8:55
CPT
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ATL
47h 45m
2 stops
R21 964Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 - 14:10
ATL
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 8:55
CPT
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ATL
47h 45m
2 stops
R22 131Ethiopian Air
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
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21:50 - 11:50
ATL
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CPT
32h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 15:55
CPT
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ATL
32h 40m
1 stop
R22 313Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 11:50
ATL
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CPT
32h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 15:55
CPT
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ATL
32h 40m
1 stop
R22 330Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 11:50
ATL
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CPT
32h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 15:55
CPT
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ATL
32h 40m
1 stop
R22 346Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 11:50
ATL
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CPT
32h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 15:55
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ATL
32h 40m
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R22 363Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost R28 610 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R35 405 and R33 229 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Atlanta to Cape Town?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R23 198 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightR12 178
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Atlanta to Cape Town

When to book flights from Atlanta to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Atlanta to Cape Town

  • What are the major airlines' pet policies for flights between Atlanta and Cape Town?

    The majority of the major airlines that operate flights between Atlanta and Cape Town allow travelers to bring their pets on board. For instance, cats and small dogs, or other small domesticated pets are allowed to fly in the cabin on Delta, Turkish, and Qatar Airlines as long as they don't weigh more than 40 lbs.

  • Which is the most economical way to travel from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    Travelers should consider choosing innonstop flights over nonstop flights if they wish to enjoy low airfare for a trip from ATL to CPT. Compared to nonstop flights, innonstop flights provide more affordable ticket options. Numerous carriers provide innonstop flights from ATL to CPT Airport, including British Airways with a layover at London Heathrow and Qatar Airways with a layover in Doha.

  • How convenient is it to travel to Cape Town International Airport late at night?

    While CPT Airport doesn't provide lodging options for late-night arrivals, there's no cause for concern regarding overnight stays. You have the convenience of choosing to stay at one of the hotels in close proximity to the airport, such as Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport, located just a short 5-minute walk away.

  • What is the fastest way to get to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from downtown Atlanta?

    The MARTA trains provide convenient connectivity to the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport near the Baggage Claim area from downtown Atlanta. Trains operate at frequent intervals, ensuring that travelers can reach the airport from downtown Atlanta in a mere 15 minutes. Moreover, MARTA rail stations and bus routes are conveniently located near nearly all hotels in Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and Perimeter.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town was R12 178 for a one-way ticket and R20 569 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Atlanta and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    You can catch a direct flight from Atlanta to Cape Town on on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, Qatar Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town are Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R31 804 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R26 578 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Atlanta to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Atlanta is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to Cape Town

  • Most air travelers from Atlanta to Cape Town prefer to arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) rather than choosing nearby airports such as George Airport (GRJ). This is because the capital city of South Africa, Cape Town, is home to the majority of business headquarters in the country.
  • When flying to CPT Airport with their loved ones, parents in Atlanta can select between Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta Airlines. Your children can simply enjoy streaming their favorite television shows, movies, or musical selections using the free in-flight internet options provided by these airlines while flying from Atlanta to Cape Town.
  • If you choose to fly with United Airlines or Turkish Airlines from Atlanta to Cape Town in either economy or business class, you have the opportunity to upgrade to the first-class cabin for a discounted fee, which changes regularly. Both airlines offer customers the option to upgrade to first class during the reservation or check-in process. Consequently, the cost of first-class airfare from Atlanta to Cape Town may be lower than if you were to initially purchase a first-class ticket.
  • The majority of Atlanta-based travelers who take flights to Cape Town prefer to leave from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This is because many of the airlines that fly on the ATL-CPT flight route, such as Delta, United, and American Airlines, use ATL Airport as their major hub compared to nearby airports like McGhee Tyson Airport. Consequently, there is a higher chance you may find low-cost tickets because of competitive pricing tactics.
  • You have the chance of taking your favorite form of transportation to tour other cities close to CPT Airport when flying from Atlanta's ATL Airport to CPT Airport. You can think about using a cab, a bus, or renting a car to go from CPT Airport to adjacent cities like Bellville, Stellenbosch, or Atlantis.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Atlanta to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Atlanta to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Atlanta to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3723 reviews
7,5Boarding
7,9Crew
7,3Comfort
7,3Food
7,3Entertainment
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Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

4,0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
MIA - DOH
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Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

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