Statistics on Atlanta-Johannesburg flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Johannesburg (from: Atlanta)

The average price to go to Johannesburg from Atlanta airport is $ 1855 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1482 (in february) and $ 2216 (in july), which is a saving of $ 373 or a surplus of $ 362 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1106 to $1161 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Johannesburg plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 31601 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1482, saving $ 373 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1855). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2216).

Flight Atlanta-Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1308 $ 1741 fair price
February$ 1161 $ 1482 very good price
March$ 1176 $ 1559 good price
April$ 1375 $ 1782 fair price
May$ 1402 $ 1758 fair price
June$ 1698 $ 2138 high price
July$ 1805 $ 2216 very high price
August$ 1707 $ 2105 high price
September$ 1434 $ 1763 fair price
October$ 1373 $ 1798 fair price
November$ 1283 $ 1734 fair price
December$ 1653 $ 2172 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Johannesburg

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg range from $884 to $2818. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $885 to $940), 1% at the maximum price (from $2763 to $2818). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1548 to $1603 (4% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Johannesburg flight

There are 11 companies that serve Atlanta from Johannesburg airport: Delta, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, jetBlue, United, KLM, Qatar Airways, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

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Data analysis:

Of the 31601 flights analyzed in previous years, Delta was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Atlanta->Johannesburg route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Atlanta-Johannesburg flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 1106 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Atlanta-Johannesburg flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $59. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $120.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Johannesburg to Atlanta departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $113. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a friday may cost you an additional $166.

Top prices Atlanta-Johannesburg

Round tripDatesPrice
Atlanta → Johannesburg18-04 to 22-04-2025$ 978 
Atlanta → Johannesburg18-05 to 25-05-2025$ 1015 
Atlanta → Johannesburg01-09 to 15-09-2025$ 1023 
Atlanta → Johannesburg02-09 to 16-09-2025$ 1036 
Atlanta → Johannesburg05-09 to 19-09-2025$ 1024 
Atlanta → Johannesburg15-09 to 29-09-2025$ 1041 
Atlanta → Johannesburg04-11 to 11-11-2025$ 1056 
Atlanta → Johannesburg06-11 to 18-11-2025$ 1008 
Atlanta → Johannesburg11-11 to 18-11-2025$ 1008 
Atlanta → Johannesburg05-03 to 19-03-2026$ 1065 

When to book your flight Atlanta - Johannesburg to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Johannesburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Johannesburg, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 1545 $, which is a saving of 310 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (320 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Atlanta to Johannesburg flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1443 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1702), 2 to 3 months ($ 1539), 3 to 4 months ($ 1555), 4 to 5 months ($ 1598), 5 to 6 months ($ 1544), 7 to 8 months ($ 1701), 8 to 9 months ($ 1654), 9 to 10 months ($ 1565), 10 to 11 months ($ 1667)
February

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1241 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1433), 2 to 3 months ($ 1314), 3 to 4 months ($ 1323), 4 to 5 months ($ 1436), 5 to 6 months ($ 1339), 6 to 7 months ($ 1352)
March

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1297 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1555), 2 to 3 months ($ 1478), 3 to 4 months ($ 1443), 4 to 5 months ($ 1545), 5 to 6 months ($ 1538), 6 to 7 months ($ 1507), 7 to 8 months ($ 1414)
April

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1577 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1724), 2 to 3 months ($ 1748), 3 to 4 months ($ 1755), 4 to 5 months ($ 1667), 5 to 6 months ($ 1717), 7 to 8 months ($ 1759), 8 to 9 months ($ 1716), 10 to 11 months ($ 1590)
May

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1551 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1630), 2 to 3 months ($ 1696), 5 to 6 months ($ 1689), 6 to 7 months ($ 1703), 8 to 9 months ($ 1758)
June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1850 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2017), 2 to 3 months ($ 2064), 3 to 4 months ($ 2082), 4 to 5 months ($ 2066), 5 to 6 months ($ 2059), 6 to 7 months ($ 1905), 7 to 8 months ($ 1932), 8 to 9 months ($ 1968), 10 to 11 months ($ 1870)
July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1981 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2017), 4 to 5 months ($ 2119), 5 to 6 months ($ 2173), 6 to 7 months ($ 2111), 7 to 8 months ($ 2004), 8 to 9 months ($ 2028), 9 to 10 months ($ 2004), 10 to 11 months ($ 2141)
August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1815 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1975), 2 to 3 months ($ 2077), 3 to 4 months ($ 1847), 4 to 5 months ($ 1837), 6 to 7 months ($ 1875), 7 to 8 months ($ 2032), 8 to 9 months ($ 1900), 9 to 10 months ($ 1942), 10 to 11 months ($ 1906)
September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1462 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1697), 2 to 3 months ($ 1668), 3 to 4 months ($ 1657), 4 to 5 months ($ 1600), 6 to 7 months ($ 1661), 9 to 10 months ($ 1681), 10 to 11 months ($ 1642)
October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1445 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1678), 3 to 4 months ($ 1554), 4 to 5 months ($ 1622), 5 to 6 months ($ 1567), 6 to 7 months ($ 1559), 7 to 8 months ($ 1720), 8 to 9 months ($ 1692), 9 to 10 months ($ 1733)
November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1504 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1665), 3 to 4 months ($ 1696), 4 to 5 months ($ 1527), 5 to 6 months ($ 1674), 6 to 7 months ($ 1645), 8 to 9 months ($ 1676), 9 to 10 months ($ 1632), 10 to 11 months ($ 1692)
December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1816 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2015), 4 to 5 months ($ 1986), 5 to 6 months ($ 1956), 6 to 7 months ($ 2117), 8 to 9 months ($ 2053), 9 to 10 months ($ 1839), 10 to 11 months ($ 1982)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Johannesburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $58. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $55 more.

Atlanta to Johannesburg: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 2057
$966 to $3852		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1414
$933 to $2184		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1693
$1170 to $2353		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1727
$1340 to $3140		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1351
$1130 to $2386		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1359
$1020 to $2124		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1468
$1008 to $1980		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1193
$1008 to $1921		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1481
$1308 to $1718		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1877
$1877 to $1877		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1720
$1714 to $1722		Find a flight
March 2026$ 1101
$1065 to $1169		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and march are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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