How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

On average, it takes 22h 32m to fly from Kentucky to South Africa if you fly out of Lexington (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 Louisville and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 26h 25m.

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

Etihad Airways, British Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to South Africa?

As of July 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to South Africa.

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.

R14 087 Cheap Flights from Kentucky to South Africa in 2026

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5:00 - 8:20

LEX

JNB

44h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 23:49

JNB

LEX

44h 59m

2 stops

R21 407Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

10:31 - 8:20

CVG

JNB

38h 49m

2 stops

9:50 - 20:11

JNB

CVG

41h 21m

2 stops

R21 407Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

18:00 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

55h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 12:22

JNB

BNA

34h 32m

2 stops

R21 504Etihad Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Nov 24

11:13 - 8:20

LEX

JNB

39h 07m

2 stops

9:50 - 15:06

JNB

LEX

36h 16m

2 stops

R22 383Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

18:33 - 20:10

BNA

JNB

42h 37m

2 stops

14:30 - 13:49

JNB

BNA

31h 19m

3 stops

R22 383Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Dec 12

7:05 - 10:55

BNA

JNB

44h 50m

2 stops

12:05 - 16:59

JNB

BNA

35h 54m

2 stops

R23 570Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

5:25 - 10:15

BNA

CPT

45h 50m

2 stops

13:15 - 21:42

CPT

BNA

39h 27m

2 stops

R23 619Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29

7:34 - 17:30

BNA

CPT

50h 56m

2 stops

13:15 - 21:42

CPT

BNA

39h 27m

2 stops

R23 668Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 23

7:05 - 10:55

BNA

JNB

44h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 17:34

JNB

BNA

31h 34m

2 stops

R23 830Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

6:00 - 20:10

BNA

JNB

31h 10m

2 stops

14:30 - 13:52

JNB

BNA

30h 22m

3 stops

R24 091Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5

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Kenya Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Oct 21

BNA7:05Nashville Intl

44h 50m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 25

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 54m

2 stops

BNA16:59Nashville Intl

R23 570

Kenya Airways

Sept 1

BNA7:05Nashville Intl

44h 50m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 8

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 34m

2 stops

BNA17:34Nashville Intl

R23 830

Kenya Airways

Sept 2

BNA7:05Nashville Intl

47h 30m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Sept 28

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

34h 09m

3 stops

BNA17:34Nashville Intl

R25 473

Etihad Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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

Etihad Airways

Aug 16

BNA18:00Nashville Intl

55h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 32m

2 stops

BNA12:22Nashville Intl

R21 504

Etihad Airways

Oct 20

LEX11:13Lexington Blue Grass

39h 07m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 16m

2 stops

LEX15:06Lexington Blue Grass

R22 383

Etihad Airways

Aug 16

BNA18:00Nashville Intl

55h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 32m

2 stops

BNA12:22Nashville Intl

R23 782

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LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX - JNB

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 8/11

5:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

9:50-23:49

2 stops44h 59m

R21 407

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 1/11

10:31-8:20

2 stops38h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:50-20:11

2 stops41h 21m

R21 407

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sun 16/8

18:00-8:20

2 stops55h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-12:22

2 stops34h 32m

R21 504

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX - JNB

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 20/10

11:13-8:20

2 stops39h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-15:06

2 stops36h 16m

R22 383

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sat 19/9

18:33-20:10

2 stops42h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

14:30-13:49

3 stops31h 19m

R22 383

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Wed 21/10

7:05-10:55

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

12:05-16:59

2 stops35h 54m

R23 570

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/9

5:25-10:15

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

13:15-21:42

2 stops39h 27m

R23 619

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Mon 31/8

7:34-17:30

2 stops50h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:15-21:42

2 stops39h 27m

R23 668

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/9

7:05-10:55

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:00-17:34

2 stops31h 34m

R23 830

Fastest return journey

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Mon 31/8

6:00-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

14:30-13:52

3 stops30h 22m

R24 091

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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 December to fly from Kentucky, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 648.

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Fastest flight time	22h 32m
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The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 22h 32m

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to South Africa?
As of July 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to South Africa.
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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