Statistics on Atlanta-Cape Town 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 Cape Town (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Cape Town from Atlanta airport is $ 1544 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1283 (in september) and $ 1971 (in december), which is a saving of $ 262 or a surplus of $ 428 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1079 to $1133 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Town before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Cape Town plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 17871 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1283, saving $ 262 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1544). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1971).
Flight Atlanta-Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1245 | $ 1519 | fair price |
| February | $ 1119 | $ 1406 | good price |
| March | $ 1162 | $ 1481 | fair price |
| April | $ 1163 | $ 1378 | good price |
| May | $ 1201 | $ 1418 | good price |
| June | $ 1552 | $ 1719 | fair price |
| July | $ 1687 | $ 1874 | high price |
| August | $ 1330 | $ 1559 | fair price |
| September | $ 1115 | $ 1283 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1148 | $ 1395 | good price |
| November | $ 1173 | $ 1517 | fair price |
| December | $ 1549 | $ 1971 the most expensive | very 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 Cape Town
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Cape Town range from $863 to $2266. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $864 to $917), 1% at the maximum price (from $2212 to $2266). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1187 to $1241 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Cape Town flight
There are 13 companies that serve Atlanta from Cape Town airport: Delta, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Frontier Airlines, KLM, Spirit Airlines, United, jetBlue, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 17871 flights analyzed in previous years, Delta was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Atlanta->Cape Town route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Atlanta-Cape Town flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 826 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Cape Town 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 $217. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $265.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to Atlanta departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $128. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a friday may cost you an additional $164.
Top prices Atlanta-Cape Town
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 16-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 1514 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 01-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 967 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 14-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 1161 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 11-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 1210 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 18-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 961 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 06-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 1172 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 998 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 08-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 1010 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 07-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1039 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Cape Town | 19-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 996 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1334 $, which is a saving of 210 $ 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 (258 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Cape Town 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1161 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1511), 4 to 5 months ($ 1335), 5 to 6 months ($ 1281), 6 to 7 months ($ 1184) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1068 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1232), 3 to 4 months ($ 1351), 4 to 5 months ($ 1258), 5 to 6 months ($ 1256), 6 to 7 months ($ 1194), 7 to 8 months ($ 1180) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1257 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1355), 3 to 4 months ($ 1361), 4 to 5 months ($ 1474), 5 to 6 months ($ 1352), 6 to 7 months ($ 1399), 7 to 8 months ($ 1303) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1191 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1339), 3 to 4 months ($ 1268), 4 to 5 months ($ 1275), 5 to 6 months ($ 1334), 8 to 9 months ($ 1205) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1331 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1350), 5 to 6 months ($ 1353) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1577 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1581) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1679 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1759), 4 to 5 months ($ 1772), 5 to 6 months ($ 1768) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1412 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1440), 2 to 3 months ($ 1494), 3 to 4 months ($ 1501), 5 to 6 months ($ 1559) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1142 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1282), 2 to 3 months ($ 1215), 5 to 6 months ($ 1190), 6 to 7 months ($ 1263), 7 to 8 months ($ 1242) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1187 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1296), 3 to 4 months ($ 1325), 6 to 7 months ($ 1268), 7 to 8 months ($ 1281), 8 to 9 months ($ 1222), 9 to 10 months ($ 1303) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1227 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1498), 3 to 4 months ($ 1407), 4 to 5 months ($ 1271), 6 to 7 months ($ 1264), 7 to 8 months ($ 1249), 8 to 9 months ($ 1269), 9 to 10 months ($ 1281) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1483 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1944), 4 to 5 months ($ 1650), 5 to 6 months ($ 1620), 6 to 7 months ($ 1659), 8 to 9 months ($ 1539), 9 to 10 months ($ 1549), 10 to 11 months ($ 1627) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Atlanta to Cape Town: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1514 $1514 to $1514 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 2048 $1631 to $2464 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1886 $1733 to $2170 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2365 $2365 to $2365 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1017 $967 to $1161 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1210 $1210 to $1210 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 961 $961 to $961 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1633 $998 to $2065 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1623 $1010 to $1769 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1174 $996 to $1763 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, october, november and march are cheaper to travel to Cape Town. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!