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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 12:12
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 13:27.

The flight takes about 15h 07m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 15h 07m, covering 21 841 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R19 419 to R36 450, with an average of R27 294 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 419 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the R27 294 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R17 811 return via London Heathrow (LHR), compared with R39 446 for direct.

Delta is the only airline operating Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 650–R1 650 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R11 852, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R23 939 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R34 019, a difference of R10 080.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 34m, compared to 23h 05m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 24h 44m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 6 hours ahead of Atlanta (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.