How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

On average, it takes 37h 45m 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 28m.

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

Brussels Airlines and Virgin Atlantic 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 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 189 Cheap Flights from Kentucky to South Africa in 2026/27

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13:11 - 10:30SDF Louisville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 21:37CPT Cape Town Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

40h 02m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 574Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 4

10:01 - 10:30SDF Louisville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 21:37CPT Cape Town Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

40h 02m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 740Qatar Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

6:24 - 7:25SDF Louisville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 17:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDF Louisville Intl

37h 31m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 396Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 3

13:32 - 15:35SDF Louisville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 21:37JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDF Louisville Intl

38h 52m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 560Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

11:55 - 8:40LEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 23:56JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

41h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 020Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

10:12 - 8:40SDF Louisville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 21:37JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDF Louisville Intl

38h 52m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 020Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

10:47 - 8:25LEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 38m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 16:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

37h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R26 118Etihad Airways

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

7:00 - 13:30SDF Louisville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 14:47JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDF Louisville Intl

31h 17m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R26 118Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

10:47 - 8:25LEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 38m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 16:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

37h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R27 102Etihad Airways

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

11:55 - 8:40LEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 22:28JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

39h 43m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

R28 037Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

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British Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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British Airways

Dec 8

LEX11:10Lexington Blue Grass

40h 15m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 27

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 11m

2 stops

LEX23:46Lexington Blue Grass

R30 482

British Airways

Dec 8

SDF17:49Louisville Intl

33h 36m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 15

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 18m

2 stops

SDF20:53Louisville Intl

R30 597

British Airways

Dec 4

SDF17:30Louisville Intl

33h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 20

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 17m

2 stops

SDF21:37Louisville Intl

R30 761

Air Canada flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Air Canada

Nov 14

SDF14:15Louisville Intl

36h 45m

3 stops

JNB10:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 21

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 07m

3 stops

SDF20:52Louisville Intl

R37 274

Air Canada

Dec 8

LEX7:00Lexington Blue Grass

43h 40m

3 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 27

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 19m

3 stops

LEX23:59Lexington Blue Grass

R37 290

Air Canada

Dec 4

SDF13:59Louisville Intl

36h 41m

3 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 20

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 46m

3 stops

SDF13:26Louisville Intl

R37 799

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SDF Louisville Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 31/1

13:11-10:30

2 stops38h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

12:35-21:37

2 stops40h 02m

R21 574

LouisvilleCape Town

SDF Louisville Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

SDFCPT

Louisville Intl

Tue 1/12

10:01-10:30

2 stops41h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

12:35-21:37

2 stops40h 02m

R24 740

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF Louisville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 28/11

6:24-7:25

2 stops42h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

11:00-17:31

2 stops37h 31m

R25 396

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF Louisville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 14/11

13:32-15:35

2 stops43h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

13:45-21:37

2 stops38h 52m

R25 560

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 28/1

11:55-8:40

2 stops37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

13:45-23:56

2 stops41h 11m

R26 020

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF Louisville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Thu 28/1

10:12-8:40

2 stops39h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

13:45-21:37

2 stops38h 52m

R26 020

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/12

10:47-8:25

2 stops38h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

9:50-16:33

2 stops37h 43m

R26 118

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LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF Louisville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 14/11

7:00-13:30

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

14:30-14:47

3 stops31h 17m

R26 118

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/12

10:47-8:25

2 stops38h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

9:50-16:33

2 stops37h 43m

R27 102

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 28/1

11:55-8:40

2 stops37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

13:45-22:28

2 stops39h 43m

R28 037

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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 October. 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 October, then you should wait until March to fly from Kentucky, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R0.

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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 189
Fastest flight time	23h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is R12 189. The best return flight deal from Kentucky to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R21 574.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 23h 15m

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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