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

• Earliest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 14:16
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 14:16.

The flight takes about 16h 56m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta takes 16h 56m, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta range from R16 265 to R21 601, with an average of R18 338 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the R18 338 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R15 395 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R22 615 for direct.

Delta is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 648–R1 648 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 Virgin Atlantic and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R15 395 to R150 087. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 117, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 58% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R17 241 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R20 307, a difference of R3 066.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Atlanta.

Flying via Cape Town Intl (CPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 07m, compared to 22h 05m via Newark (EWR) and 22h 42m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Atlanta is 7 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Georgia World Congress Center is one of the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta flights:

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

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: 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.