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Cheapest return fare
R14 336
Typical prices: R15 947-R20 538
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/9Thu 24/9
CPT - ATL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R18 508
Typical prices: R18 444-R22 439
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 8/9Thu 24/9
CPT - ATL • Direct
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Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 15h 55m
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Best reviews • 7,8 score
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Cheapest • Avg R15 860 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 29m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Atlanta (CPT-ATL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Atlanta 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 Cape Town to Atlanta

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 24
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
32h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
7:03 - 10:15ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R14 336Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 17:14CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
59h 39m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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8:00 - 10:30ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R14 336Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:59CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
40h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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8:00 - 10:30ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R14 336Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
32h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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8:00 - 10:30ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R14 594Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 8:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
47h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:35 - 14:10ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 754Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 8:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
47h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:35 - 14:10ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 899Ethiopian Air
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:02CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
33h 12m1 stop Newark
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14:40 - 15:20ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R16 817United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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19:50 - 19:37CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
29h 47m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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11:14 - 15:20ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R16 817United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 24
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20:05 - 6:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
15h 55mdirect
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21:00 - 17:50ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 50mdirect
R18 508Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 13
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20:05 - 6:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
16h 20mdirect
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17:30 - 12:05ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
R18 798Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Atlanta flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Atlanta from Cape Town usually cost between R17 268 and R20 699 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 336 on Qatar Airways (Sept 8–Sept 24).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Atlanta, 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 Cape Town to Atlanta is February, where tickets cost R15 093 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R19 813 and R19 072 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of R16 594, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Atlanta, 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 Cape Town to Atlanta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R7 861
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Atlanta

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

  • How many flights are there between Cape Town and Atlanta per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Atlanta, with an average flight time of 15h 55m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Atlanta was R7 861 for a one-way ticket and R14 336 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to Atlanta on on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Atlanta are Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R15 592 and an overall rating of 7,5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R16 641 and an overall rating of 7,4.

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

    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 Cape Town to Atlanta.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

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

    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 Atlanta from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R15 323 or less one-way and R15 862 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Atlanta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Atlanta. 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 Cape Town to Atlanta? 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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KLMOverall score based on 1555 reviews
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,2Entertainment
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

10,0 ExcellentEmily, Jul 2026
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Stewardess was not accommodating when I requested a second drink.

Some of the passengers are coming on board with luggage so overstuffed and/or too large that have no business going into the overhead bins.

There is consistently no communication/updated time slots in the app on when a flight will board when its delayed, which is the most frustrating as a consumer trying to understand if they need to get food now, or if there is actually a chance for them to eat during their layover. This keeps being my experience with delta and a potential reason to change airlines.

The internet was spotty and I was unable to watch any movies on my iPad; the flight was fine otherwise

This a short easy flight. No food or drink but that was not an issue since we were only in the air for 35 minutes.

Delta continues to decline. This was international flight with paid meals & minimal knacks. All drinks were served in paper coffee cups including wine & bee that was purchased, The bathrooms were not cleaned & maintained. Trash container was overfilled with no placed to dispose paper towels. The flight arrived safely. That counts.

The flight was over 2 hours late.. once we finally got boarded things were fine

No tv. No free wifi. They need to ipgrade these planes - especially on a 2 hour flight.

Flight was delayed for about an hour but overall good experience

Awful. Flight from Cape Town was cancelled, rebooked for another day through Johannesburg, was downgraded to economy

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

Lots of legroom on the flight. No interaction from the staff at all on the plane. They only attended to the First Class passengers. There was no entertainment. Security I was body scanned even though I hadn't set off an alarm, my father-in-law in his 80s, was stopped and subjected to a through body search, told that they would have to place their hands in intimate places. There were several border guards present, and as we walked off we could hear the TWA officer talk about the procedure as if he was training. My father-in-law was a little upset about the whole process. A kind explanation would have been more acceptable, and it felt dehumanizing to him.

Security area in terminal 3 needs to be made much nicer. Less claustrophobic and use of glass and big ceilings wouldhelp

Premium was very comfortable. Food was delicious. I had specific diet requirement and Virgin Atlantic ensured it was provided. Onboard crew was very friendly and caring. Extremely smooth journey. I wonder how upper class experience would be. Perhaps one day, I will try upper class.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

Terrible airlines - suffered entire flight due to food poisoning from stale food

I liked the food and services provided. I think the seating should be updated cause it’s to congested for economic class.

I moved to H row in the economy class. There was a crew member who's name might be shanya. She was not at all respectful for me. She was arrogant. While I was leaving the plane. The pilots and crew meter were saying Thank you and good bye to the passengers before and after me. And ignored Me.

Efficient boarding and early departure. Very smooth flight. Early arrival in ATL. Great flight.

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Lost luggage, they need a baggage service representative available all times in Atlanta

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

Flight was quite late as there was no pilot Crew is usually excellent, this flight not as good as usual there were more mistakes, slower and less friendly service But honestly the aircraft was too cramped and uncomfortable for a 4 hour flying get so, do to the aircraft liability the very best you could ever do is mediocre.

The pairing of personal Bluetooth headset did not work, provided headset did not work, then the screen locked and therefore no in-flight entertainment was available.

The staff was so kind and very helpful. I had to use handicap wheelchair services and was so thankful for how well they treated me during my whole trip. Thank you so much. Jessie took time to explain his service and what part he played and how others was going to be available to help. The flight attendants was so helpful in helping me get to my seat. Made me want to plan my next trip with United Airlines. I usually use Delta.

WiFi never works on any flight and the attendants can never get it to work. You would think paying so much for business/first would give WiFi. Also, the food in business is really poor these days.

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