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

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 12:12 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 1:27 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 07m.

Only Business Class is available on flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

A direct flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 15h 07m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from C$ 1,671 to C$ 3,137, with an average of C$ 2,349 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,671 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the C$ 2,349 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,533 round-trip via London Heathrow (LHR), compared to C$ 3,395 for direct.

Delta is the only airline operating Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 142–C$ 142 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 Delta and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,165, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 2,060 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 2,928, a difference of C$ 868.

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 Atlanta and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 34m, compared with 23h 05m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 24h 44m 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.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

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

• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Kenya Airways: 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.

Intimate and private spaces are available for nursing moms passing through Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport, thanks to airport lactation pods. The suites contain diaper-changing tables, bench seating, and sockets for breast pumps. They are found in the west of the Domestic Terminal and the arrivals area just after security arrivals.

Atlanta Airport offers Short-term hourly parking, which is ideal for dropping off passengers because it is located closest to each terminal door. It also provides Daily parking across each terminal with a 4-level overnight parking deck. The domestic and international terminal parking lots are open around-the-clock, and there is easy access to the terminals on foot.

Animal relief areas at Johannesburg Airport are located in each concourse of the airport next to Gates T7, B33, A10, C19, F7, E14, and the D-Midpoint. A pet relief area is available in the International Terminal arrivals area, while the Domestic Terminal South Ground Transportation section has a 1,000-square-foot dog park outside doors W1 and W2.

There are ATMs in Terminal A near Wandie's Restaurant, next to ABSA Bank in Terminal A, and next to Khulula ticket counters on the retail level in the bank area. Bidvest Bank, Master Currency, and Travelex are also available for currency exchange in the arrivals area of the international terminal. Additionally, there are also five banks open at the airport.