What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kentucky to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Kentucky to South Africa

How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

On average, it takes 26h 33m to fly from Kentucky to South Africa if you fly out of Louisville (the most popular airport in Kentucky) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Lexington and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 33h 27m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Kentucky to South Africa are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R12 396 Cheap Flights from Kentucky to South Africa in 2026/27

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7:10 - 8:25CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 21:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

42h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R21 381Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

5:29 - 8:20LEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 19:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

40h 51m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R21 381Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

10:28 - 8:20BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 52m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 17:47JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

39h 57m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 381Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 17

8:05 - 17:50BNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 17:27CPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

27h 37m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

R21 413Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

5:29 - 8:20LEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 17:27JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

38h 37m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R21 478Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

8:05 - 17:50BNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:50 - 18:03CPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

28h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R21 543Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

9:00 - 8:25BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 13:53JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

36h 03m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R21 543Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 30 - Fri, Dec 11

19:56 - 8:25CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

53h 29m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 0:03JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

44h 13m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R21 641Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 14

6:00 - 13:30BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 13:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

31h 11m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 819Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

8:55 - 8:25CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 19:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

39h 22m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R21 868Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Apr 29

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10:30 - 3:55BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 9:21JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 21m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 924Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

10:30 - 3:55BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 9:21JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 21m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 989Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

6:02 - 13:30BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 9:21JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 21m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R23 038Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

6:02 - 13:30BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 9:21JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 21m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R23 119Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

11:22 - 4:00LEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:48JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

41h 03m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R23 460Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Nov 6

16:00 - 9:10BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 22:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

34h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R23 460Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

11:22 - 4:00LEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:48JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

41h 03m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 110Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Nov 7

10:30 - 3:55BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 14:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

31h 48m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 110Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

6:02 - 13:30BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 14:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

31h 48m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 224Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

16:00 - 9:10BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 22:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

34h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 273Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

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Etihad Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Nov 30

BNA9:00Nashville Intl

39h 25m

2 stops

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 11

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 03m

2 stops

BNA13:53Nashville Intl

R21 543

Etihad Airways

Mar 2

CVG19:56Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

53h 29m

2 stops

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 14

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 13m

2 stops

CVG0:03Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R21 641

Etihad Airways

Nov 19

CVG8:55Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

40h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 22m

2 stops

CVG19:07Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R21 868

Qatar Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Kentucky to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Nov 3

SDF13:14Louisville Intl

36h 26m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 10

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 51m

2 stops

SDF21:36Louisville Intl

R23 249

Qatar Airways

Oct 29

SDF17:35Louisville Intl

40h 00m

2 stops

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 10

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 51m

2 stops

SDF21:36Louisville Intl

R23 282

Qatar Airways

Sept 22

LEX11:22Lexington Blue Grass

34h 38m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 6

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 03m

2 stops

LEX23:48Lexington Blue Grass

R23 460

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CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/11

7:10-8:25

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-21:05

2 stops42h 15m

R21 381

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 20/10

5:29-8:20

2 stops44h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-19:41

2 stops40h 51m

R21 381

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sun 31/1

10:28-8:20

2 stops37h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

9:50-17:47

2 stops39h 57m

R21 381

Fastest return journey

NashvilleCape Town

BNA Nashville Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/10

8:05-17:50

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-17:27

2 stops27h 37m

R21 413

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 20/10

5:29-8:20

2 stops44h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-17:27

2 stops38h 37m

R21 478

NashvilleCape Town

BNA Nashville Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/10

8:05-17:50

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-18:03

1 stop28h 13m

R21 543

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Mon 30/11

9:00-8:25

2 stops39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/12

9:50-13:53

2 stops36h 03m

R21 543

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 2/3

19:56-8:25

2 stops53h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/3

9:50-0:03

2 stops44h 13m

R21 641

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sat 31/10

6:00-13:30

2 stops24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

14:30-13:41

3 stops31h 11m

R21 819

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 19/11

8:55-8:25

2 stops40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/4

9:45-19:07

2 stops39h 22m

R21 868

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Kentucky is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until September to fly from Kentucky, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R20 698.

Can stopping save me money on Kentucky to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a Kentucky to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R12 396
Fastest flight time	17h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is R12 396. The best return flight deal from Kentucky to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R21 381.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 17h 20m

There are no direct flights from Kentucky to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Kentucky to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Kentucky to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Kentucky to South Africa are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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