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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 396 to R21 775, with an average of R18 485 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 396 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the R18 485 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 R16 819 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R22 797 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 661–R1 661 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%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Atlanta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R13 665, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R956 for economy cars. Top options include:

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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) – 55% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 7% 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 380 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R20 471, a difference of R3 091.

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 02m via Newark (EWR) and 23h 25m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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.

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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.