Flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Etihad Airways

ATLJNB

15 Nov - 25 Apr

1 stop, 28h 0m

$1,150

4 days ago

Etihad Airways

ATLJNB

15 Nov - 25 Apr

1 stop, 28h 0m

$1,150

4 days ago

Etihad Airways

ATLJNB

15 Nov - 25 Apr

1 stop, 28h 0m

$1,150

4 days ago

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June

2026

Flight prices from Atlanta to Johannesburg

You can usually book a return flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg for that amount:

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Flight examples

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Etihad Airways

In a few months

ATL

JNB

1 stop, 28h 0m

$1,150

4 days ago

13567 km

Distance

28h 0m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Atlanta to Johannesburg flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

15 Nov (Sun) - 25 Apr (Sun)15 Nov (Sun) + nights

02:20

ATL

28h 0m

1 stop

06:20

JNB

07:45

JNB

36h 45m

1 stop

20:30

ATL

$1,150

Found 4 days ago

Direct flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg

We could not found any direct flights to Johannesburg, if you are flying from Atlanta. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (South Africa).

No direct flights to Johannesburg

Airports in Johannesburg and Atlanta

Johannesburg has 4 airports and Atlanta has 3 airports.

Johannesburg

Atlanta

Grand Central Airport (GCJ)

26 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

32 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

21 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

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Train

~30 min.

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Shuttle

~20 min.

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Rand Airport (QRA)

11 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Subway

Which airport in Johannesburg is better?

The closest airport to Johannesburg city center is Rand Airport (QRA) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), trip will take 20 min.

Things to do in Johannesburg

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Johannesburg:

134 reviews

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

527 reviews

Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

442 reviews

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours

256 reviews

Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours

156 reviews

Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Day Trips • Kid-Friendly • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Safaris

58 reviews

Safari Flight

Nature and Wildlife • Hot Air Balloon Rides • Safaris • Good for avoiding crowds • Adventure Tours

742 reviews

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Planning a trip from Atlanta to Johannesburg? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:

Mon, 22 June

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+55°F

Rain

3 m/s

57 %

Tue, 23 June

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+61°F

Rain

4 m/s

44 %

Wed, 24 June

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+64°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

34 %

Thu, 25 June

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+61°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

32 %

Fri, 26 June

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+59°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

51 %

Sat, 27 June

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+55°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

41 %

Sun, 28 June

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+57°F

Rain

4 m/s

50 %

Mon, 29 June

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+61°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

37 %

Tue, 30 June

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+61°F

Few clouds

5 m/s

39 %

Wed, 01 July

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+64°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

31 %

Thu, 02 July

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+54°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

56 %

Fri, 03 July

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+52°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

50 %

Sat, 04 July

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+50°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

49 %

Sun, 05 July

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+52°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

46 %

Mon, 06 July

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+54°F

Rain

4 m/s

52 %

Tue, 07 July

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+54°F

Rain

2 m/s

66 %

FAQ

Flying from Atlanta to Johannesburg? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is served by 4 airports: Grand Central Airport, Lanseria International Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport. The nearest airport is Rand Airport located 11 km away.

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How far is it between Atlanta and Johannesburg by plane?

Johannesburg is around 13567 km away from Atlanta.

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What is the flight time from Atlanta to Johannesburg?

Typically it takes from 14h 0m to 29h 33m to fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg.

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How good the weather is in Johannesburg?

The coldest month is July with an average temperature of +50°F. The hottest month is January with an average temperature of +68°F. Right now it is +55°F and Rain in Johannesburg.

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Is there a direct connection between Atlanta and Johannesburg?

No, there are no direct flights to Johannesburg if you are flying from Atlanta.

Johannesburg guide

Johannesburg themes

This is what Johannesburg is known for:

Wine

Urbanism

Location

Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 13567 km away from Atlanta:

Johannesburg time zone

Johannesburg jest o 6 godziny przed Atlanta, gdzie teraz jest 07:20

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07:20 (EDT -4)

Time in Johannesburg right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 South African Rand equals 6.12 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1634 South African Rand.

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R100 = $6.12

Exchange rate

Visa to South Africa

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in South Africa

Official language in South Africa is Afrikaans, English, Ndebele. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

Afrikaans, English, Ndebele

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Johannesburg and take measures for your personal safety³.

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Potentially dangerous

Air Quality

Johannesburg generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Johannesburg pros and cons

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