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Among airlines operating Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R17 164 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with R37 922 for direct.

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.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 32% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 6% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Sunday is the cheapest day at R25 035 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R33 098 – a R8 063 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 12:20
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 13:35.

The flight takes about 15h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% below the route average of R27 203. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 15h 15m, 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.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 102, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is the only airline operating Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 21m, compared to 23h 08m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 25h 43m 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.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R19 170 to R35 396, with an average of R27 203 over the past 12 months. Anything below R19 170 counts as a good deal.