How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

On average, it takes 25h 35m 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 38h 56m.

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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Brussels 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 May 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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12:24 - 4:00

CVG

JNB

33h 36m

2 stops

12:40 - 16:52

JNB

CVG

34h 12m

2 stops

R19 559Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

9:24 - 4:00

CVG

JNB

36h 36m

2 stops

12:45 - 16:52

JNB

CVG

34h 07m

2 stops

R19 906Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 26

10:20 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

39h 00m

2 stops

9:50 - 18:46

JNB

BNA

40h 56m

2 stops

R21 721Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

18:22 - 13:05

BNA

JNB

35h 43m

2 stops

14:30 - 13:49

JNB

BNA

31h 19m

3 stops

R22 678Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

18:00 - 10:30

BNA

JNB

33h 30m

2 stops

12:40 - 16:35

JNB

BNA

34h 55m

2 stops

R23 289Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jun 12 - Fri, Jun 19

6:00 - 14:10

BNA

CPT

25h 10m

2 stops

13:50 - 13:49

CPT

BNA

30h 59m

3 stops

R26 425Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

9:14 - 17:10

CVG

CPT

25h 56m

2 stops

20:00 - 10:18

CPT

CVG

20h 18m

1 stop

R27 482United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Oct 4

7:40 - 17:10

CVG

CPT

27h 30m

1 stop

20:00 - 10:18

CPT

CVG

20h 18m

1 stop

R27 498United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Oct 4

19:36 - 17:50

BNA

CPT

39h 14m

1 stop

23:15 - 22:05

CPT

BNA

29h 50m

2 stops

R30 073Delta

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 14

7:00 - 17:50

SDF

CPT

28h 50m

1 stop

20:50 - 9:54

CPT

SDF

20h 04m

1 stop

R31 228Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Nov 1

Qatar Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Oct 14

CVG12:24Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

33h 36m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 21

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 12m

2 stops

CVG16:52Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R19 559

Qatar Airways

Oct 18

CVG9:24Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

36h 36m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 26

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 07m

2 stops

CVG16:52Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R19 906

Qatar Airways

Jun 11

BNA12:53Nashville Intl

38h 37m

2 stops

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 22

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 25m

2 stops

BNA17:05Nashville Intl

R20 434

United Airlines flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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United Airlines

Sept 13

CVG7:40Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

27h 30m

1 stop

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 4

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

20h 18m

1 stop

CVG10:18Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R27 498

United Airlines

Sept 13

CVG9:14Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

25h 56m

2 stops

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 4

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

20h 18m

1 stop

CVG10:18Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R27 564

United Airlines

Sept 24

CVG7:25Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

29h 05m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 4

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 17m

2 stops

CVG20:17Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R28 422

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CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 14/10

12:24-4:00

2 stops33h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

12:40-16:52

2 stops34h 12m

R19 559

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 18/10

9:24-4:00

2 stops36h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

12:45-16:52

2 stops34h 07m

R19 906

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 13/8

10:20-8:20

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-18:46

2 stops40h 56m

R21 721

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 27/10

18:22-13:05

2 stops35h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

14:30-13:49

3 stops31h 19m

R22 678

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/6

18:00-10:30

2 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

12:40-16:35

2 stops34h 55m

R23 289

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Thu 22/10

6:00-14:10

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

13:50-13:49

3 stops30h 59m

R26 425

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CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 13/9

9:14-17:10

2 stops25h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

20:00-10:18

1 stop20h 18m

R27 482

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 13/9

7:40-17:10

1 stop27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

20:00-10:18

1 stop20h 18m

R27 498

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/9

19:36-17:50

1 stop39h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

23:15-22:05

2 stops29h 50m

R30 073

LouisvilleCape Town

SDF - CPT

SDFCPT

Louisville Intl

Thu 24/9

7:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-9:54

1 stop20h 04m

R31 228

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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 848.

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Fastest flight time	25h 25m
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The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 25h 25m

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 May 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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