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How to get fromAtlanta Airport (ATL) to Cape Townby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Cape Town by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane ATL - CPT
    15h 17m
    R 10,241–27,710

  2. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Drive from Atlanta-Airport-ATL to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BHM - CPT
    20h 12m
    R 12,532–40,739

  3. Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane ATL - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    35h 59m
    R 12,865–40,889

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

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Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,949Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,110.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 17m

What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

Delta and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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