How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

On average, it takes 38h 25m 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 39h 36m.

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

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, 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 September 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.

R11 542 Cheap Flights from Kentucky to South Africa in 2026

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8:50 - 8:20BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 20:06JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 16m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R20 641Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 - 8:20BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 20:06JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 16m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R20 641Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

10:30 - 8:20BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 20:06JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 16m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R20 641Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Nov 11

18:30 - 22:10CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

0:15 - 15:09CPT Cape Town Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

44h 54m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R20 881Air France

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 16

18:30 - 22:10CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:00 - 20:47CPT Cape Town Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

27h 47m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

R20 945Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 19

18:30 - 22:10CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

0:15 - 22:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

28h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 977Air France

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 16

6:00 - 8:20BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 20:08JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 18m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R21 009Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

9:55 - 8:20BNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

40h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R21 009Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17

7:01 - 8:20CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 19m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 16:19JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

37h 29m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 024Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Nov 3

16:00 - 22:10CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 10m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

0:15 - 15:09CPT Cape Town Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

44h 54m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R21 088Air France

Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16

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Etihad Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Oct 30

BNA8:50Nashville Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 16m

2 stops

BNA20:06Nashville Intl

R20 641

Etihad Airways

Oct 29

BNA6:00Nashville Intl

43h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 2

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 18m

2 stops

BNA20:08Nashville Intl

R21 009

Etihad Airways

Oct 29

BNA6:00Nashville Intl

43h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 2

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 18m

2 stops

BNA20:08Nashville Intl

R23 243

Ethiopian Air flights from Kentucky to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Kentucky to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Nov 26

BNA6:00Nashville Intl

30h 10m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 30

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 54m

3 stops

BNA13:24Nashville Intl

R21 950

Ethiopian Air

Oct 30

BNA18:34Nashville Intl

35h 56m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 11m

3 stops

BNA13:41Nashville Intl

R22 030

Ethiopian Air

Sept 23

BNA6:02Nashville Intl

24h 28m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 21m

3 stops

BNA9:21Nashville Intl

R22 078

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NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Fri 30/10

8:50-8:20

2 stops40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-20:06

2 stops42h 16m

R20 641

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Fri 30/10

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-20:06

2 stops42h 16m

R20 641

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sat 24/10

10:30-8:20

2 stops38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

9:50-20:06

2 stops42h 16m

R20 641

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - CPT Cape Town Intl

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 8/10

18:30-22:10

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

0:15-15:09

1 stop44h 54m

R20 881

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CincinnatiCape Town

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - CPT Cape Town Intl

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 8/10

18:30-22:10

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

23:00-20:47

2 stops27h 47m

R20 945

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - CPT Cape Town Intl

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 8/10

18:30-22:10

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

0:15-22:35

2 stops28h 20m

R20 977

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 29/10

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

9:50-20:08

2 stops42h 18m

R21 009

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/2

9:55-8:20

2 stops38h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

9:50-18:40

2 stops40h 50m

R21 009

CincinnatiJohannesburg

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

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 23/10

7:01-8:20

2 stops43h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-16:19

2 stops37h 29m

R21 024

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - CPT Cape Town Intl

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/10

16:00-22:10

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

0:15-15:09

1 stop44h 54m

R21 088

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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 338.

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Best price found	R11 542
Fastest flight time	21h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is R11 542. The best return flight deal from Kentucky to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 641.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 21h 40m

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 September 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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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Kentucky to South Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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