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Flights from Atlanta to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, 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 Atlanta to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost C$ 1,932 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,968 and C$ 2,740 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Cape Town, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

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

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Atlanta and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 15h 10m. The most common departure time is 8:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Atlanta and Cape Town?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Atlanta to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Atlanta at 8:40 pm and will be landing in Cape Town at 5:50 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Atlanta to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Atlanta to Cape Town jets off at 8:50 pm and lands at 5:50 pm.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Atlanta to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Atlanta to Cape Town

  • What are the major airlines' pet policies for flights between Atlanta and Cape Town?

    The majority of the major airlines that operate flights between Atlanta and Cape Town allow travelers to bring their pets on board. For instance, cats and small dogs, or other small domesticated pets are allowed to fly in the cabin on Delta, Turkish, and Qatar Airlines as long as they don't weigh more than 40 lbs.

  • Which is the most economical way to travel from Atlanta to Cape Town?

    Travelers should consider choosing innonstop flights over nonstop flights if they wish to enjoy low airfare for a trip from ATL to CPT. Compared to nonstop flights, innonstop flights provide more affordable ticket options. Numerous carriers provide innonstop flights from ATL to CPT Airport, including British Airways with a layover at London Heathrow and Qatar Airways with a layover in Doha.

  • How convenient is it to travel to Cape Town International Airport late at night?

    While CPT Airport doesn't provide lodging options for late-night arrivals, there's no cause for concern regarding overnight stays. You have the convenience of choosing to stay at one of the hotels in close proximity to the airport, such as Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport, located just a short 5-minute walk away.

  • What is the fastest way to get to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from downtown Atlanta?

    The MARTA trains provide convenient connectivity to the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport near the Baggage Claim area from downtown Atlanta. Trains operate at frequent intervals, ensuring that travelers can reach the airport from downtown Atlanta in a mere 15 minutes. Moreover, MARTA rail stations and bus routes are conveniently located near nearly all hotels in Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and Perimeter.

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

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

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Atlanta and Cape Town.

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Atlanta to Cape Town on on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

    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 Atlanta to Cape Town.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to Cape Town

  • Most air travelers from Atlanta to Cape Town prefer to arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) rather than choosing nearby airports such as George Airport (GRJ). This is because the capital city of South Africa, Cape Town, is home to the majority of business headquarters in the country.
  • When flying to CPT Airport with their loved ones, parents in Atlanta can select between Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta Airlines. Your children can simply enjoy streaming their favorite television shows, movies, or musical selections using the free in-flight internet options provided by these airlines while flying from Atlanta to Cape Town.
  • If you choose to fly with United Airlines or Turkish Airlines from Atlanta to Cape Town in either economy or business class, you have the opportunity to upgrade to the first-class cabin for a discounted fee, which changes regularly. Both airlines offer customers the option to upgrade to first class during the reservation or check-in process. Consequently, the cost of first-class airfare from Atlanta to Cape Town may be lower than if you were to initially purchase a first-class ticket.
  • The majority of Atlanta-based travelers who take flights to Cape Town prefer to leave from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This is because many of the airlines that fly on the ATL-CPT flight route, such as Delta, United, and American Airlines, use ATL Airport as their major hub compared to nearby airports like McGhee Tyson Airport. Consequently, there is a higher chance you may find low-cost tickets because of competitive pricing tactics.
  • You have the chance of taking your favorite form of transportation to tour other cities close to CPT Airport when flying from Atlanta's ATL Airport to CPT Airport. You can think about using a cab, a bus, or renting a car to go from CPT Airport to adjacent cities like Bellville, Stellenbosch, or Atlantis.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Atlanta to Cape Town?

Find which airlines fly direct from Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

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Nonstop returns

Cape Town Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Atlanta - Cape Town Flights

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Destination:

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