Cape Town to Atlanta (CPT–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL211
DL Delta
359
8:05 PM
SAST
6:31 AM+1
EDT
16h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL210
DL Delta
359
10:50 PM
EDT TI
7:15 PM+1
SAST
14h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cape Town to Atlanta
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 8,135 mi 16h 26m nonstop -6h behind 13 1-stop hubs

CPT–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 8,135 miles in approximately 16h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 5 359 16h26 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPT to ATL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~25h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
814
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CPT → ATL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
ATL → CPT
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Atlanta is 6 hours behind Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 12:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
8,135 mi / 13,090 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 26m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

CPT–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance8,135 mi / 13,090 km
Flight time16h 26m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 16h 26m. The route covers 8,135 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CPT to ATL. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, SAV, EWR, FRA, JNB, LHR, DOH, ZRH, GRU, IST, MUC, CDG and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 6 hours behind Cape Town.
Yes, return flights from ATL to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to ATL

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPT to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to ATL ranges from 16 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 8,135 miles (13,090 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 25 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.