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 $ 1751 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1345 (in february) and $ 2133 (in july), which is a saving of $ 407 or a surplus of $ 382 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1058 to $1111 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Johannesburg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Johannesburg plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 28154 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Johannesburg from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1345, saving $ 407 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1751). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2133).
Flight Atlanta-Johannesburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1211 | $ 1512 | good price |
| February | $ 1031 | $ 1345 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1124 | $ 1458 | good price |
| April | $ 1359 | $ 1715 | fair price |
| May | $ 1314 | $ 1680 | fair price |
| June | $ 1629 | $ 2067 | high price |
| July | $ 1748 | $ 2133 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1638 | $ 2031 | high price |
| September | $ 1359 | $ 1692 | fair price |
| October | $ 1315 | $ 1725 | fair price |
| November | $ 1233 | $ 1657 | fair price |
| December | $ 1544 | $ 1998 | 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
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg range from $847 to $2698. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $847 to $900), 1% at the maximum price (from $2645 to $2698). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $2010 to $2063 (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, jetBlue, Ethiopian Airlines, United, KLM, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 28154 flights analyzed in previous years, Delta was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (46% of the time) on the Atlanta->Johannesburg route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
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 $ 1005 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Johannesburg flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $64. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $108.
Which day of the week to come back?
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 $101. Conversely, departing from Johannesburg on a friday may cost you an additional $162.
Top prices Atlanta-Johannesburg
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 09-12 to 24-12-2024 | $ 1194 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 1386 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 16-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 1341 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 15-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 1438 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 11-07 to 18-07-2025 | $ 1382 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 09-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 949 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 10-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 1018 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 12-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 1020 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 09-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 980 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Johannesburg | 13-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 947 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
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?
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 1467 $, which is a saving of 284 $ 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 (301 $ 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: 1381 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1417), 2 to 3 months ($ 1479), 3 to 4 months ($ 1489), 5 to 6 months ($ 1478), 9 to 10 months ($ 1498) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1163 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1254), 3 to 4 months ($ 1266), 5 to 6 months ($ 1282), 6 to 7 months ($ 1294), 7 to 8 months ($ 1188) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1241 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1449), 2 to 3 months ($ 1311), 3 to 4 months ($ 1278), 6 to 7 months ($ 1442), 7 to 8 months ($ 1354) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1510 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1666), 2 to 3 months ($ 1691), 3 to 4 months ($ 1614), 4 to 5 months ($ 1524), 5 to 6 months ($ 1640), 6 to 7 months ($ 1714), 7 to 8 months ($ 1684), 8 to 9 months ($ 1642), 10 to 11 months ($ 1522) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1485 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1563), 2 to 3 months ($ 1655), 5 to 6 months ($ 1544), 6 to 7 months ($ 1629) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1723 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1931), 2 to 3 months ($ 1992), 4 to 5 months ($ 2036), 5 to 6 months ($ 1909), 7 to 8 months ($ 1854), 8 to 9 months ($ 1884), 9 to 10 months ($ 1771), 10 to 11 months ($ 1790) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1784 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2129), 2 to 3 months ($ 1931), 3 to 4 months ($ 1903), 4 to 5 months ($ 2115), 5 to 6 months ($ 2127), 6 to 7 months ($ 1969), 8 to 9 months ($ 1936), 9 to 10 months ($ 1918), 10 to 11 months ($ 2050) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1722 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1891), 2 to 3 months ($ 1988), 3 to 4 months ($ 1768), 4 to 5 months ($ 1773), 5 to 6 months ($ 1882), 6 to 7 months ($ 1846), 9 to 10 months ($ 1857), 10 to 11 months ($ 1824) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1405 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1624), 2 to 3 months ($ 1597), 3 to 4 months ($ 1586), 4 to 5 months ($ 1531), 6 to 7 months ($ 1632), 9 to 10 months ($ 1566), 10 to 11 months ($ 1527) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1330 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1606), 3 to 4 months ($ 1488), 4 to 5 months ($ 1552), 5 to 6 months ($ 1501), 6 to 7 months ($ 1507), 7 to 8 months ($ 1675), 8 to 9 months ($ 1594) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1449 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1594), 3 to 4 months ($ 1623), 4 to 5 months ($ 1461), 5 to 6 months ($ 1602), 6 to 7 months ($ 1575), 9 to 10 months ($ 1501), 10 to 11 months ($ 1483) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1739 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1970), 3 to 4 months ($ 1929), 4 to 5 months ($ 1901), 5 to 6 months ($ 1873), 8 to 9 months ($ 1964), 9 to 10 months ($ 1826) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
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 $61. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $49 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 3010 $1524 to $4478 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2896 $1194 to $4483 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2400 $944 to $4127 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1548 $946 to $2078 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1614 $1513 to $1904 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1910 $1769 to $2068 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1781 $1341 to $2085 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1925 $1438 to $2214 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2095 $1382 to $2423 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 2077 $2035 to $2119 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1980 $949 to $2737 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1278 $947 to $1853 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Johannesburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!