Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 16 hours 10 minutes.
Atlanta is seven hours behind Cape Town and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from CPT to ATL start at 20:05 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 21:30 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CPT to ATL flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Delta is your gateway to discovering Atlanta (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier operating CPT to ATL flights. An exceptional 92.5% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CPT and ATL:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
R 7,354 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 13,750. These prices may change based on demand.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPT to ATL.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from CPT make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Grab a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car and discover Atlanta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Atlanta. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Cape Town Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to ATL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a visit to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
