How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

On average, it takes 25h 30m 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 26h 18m.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Egyptair 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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10:50 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

38h 30m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:22

JNB

BNA

44h 32m

2 stops

R21 910Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

15:45 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

33h 35m

2 stops

9:50 - 23:54

JNB

BNA

46h 04m

2 stops

R21 926Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

11:29 - 4:00

CVG

JNB

34h 31m

2 stops

20:55 - 21:30

JNB

CVG

30h 35m

2 stops

R22 243Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 24

14:18 - 10:15

CVG

CPT

37h 57m

2 stops

13:15 - 21:05

CPT

CVG

37h 50m

2 stops

R23 309Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

8:30 - 13:25

BNA

JNB

45h 55m

2 stops

14:30 - 12:35

JNB

BNA

29h 05m

3 stops

R23 809Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

8:30 - 13:25

BNA

JNB

45h 55m

2 stops

14:30 - 13:49

JNB

BNA

31h 19m

3 stops

R24 992Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

7:00 - 0:25

BNA

JNB

33h 25m

2 stops

1:35 - 13:06

JNB

BNA

43h 31m

2 stops

R25 592Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

7:05 - 13:35

BNA

CPT

47h 30m

3 stops

14:25 - 17:02

CPT

BNA

33h 37m

3 stops

R27 525Kenya Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Sep 21

13:02 - 17:50

LEX

CPT

22h 48m

1 stop

20:05 - 12:15

CPT

LEX

22h 10m

1 stop

R29 574Delta

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 25

8:41 - 17:50

LEX

CPT

27h 09m

2 stops

20:05 - 15:01

CPT

LEX

24h 56m

2 stops

R29 657Delta

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 25

Qatar Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Aug 12

CVG11:29Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

34h 31m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 24

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

2 stops

CVG21:30Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R22 243

Qatar Airways

Sept 1

CVG14:18Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

37h 57m

2 stops

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 15

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

37h 50m

2 stops

CVG21:05Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R23 309

Qatar Airways

Aug 31

CVG9:53Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

42h 22m

2 stops

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 9

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

46h 37m

2 stops

CVG12:07Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R23 409

Delta flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Delta

Aug 13

CVG17:48Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

18h 02m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Aug 25

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

28h 52m

1 stop

CVG18:57Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R29 407

Delta

Aug 12

CVG19:52Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

39h 58m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Aug 25

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

18h 51m

1 stop

CVG8:56Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R29 491

Delta

Aug 13

LEX13:02Lexington Blue Grass

22h 48m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Aug 25

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

22h 10m

1 stop

LEX12:15Lexington Blue Grass

R29 574

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NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 13/8

10:50-8:20

2 stops38h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-22:22

2 stops44h 32m

R21 910

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 13/8

15:45-8:20

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-23:54

2 stops46h 04m

R21 926

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 12/8

11:29-4:00

2 stops34h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

20:55-21:30

2 stops30h 35m

R22 243

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/9

14:18-10:15

2 stops37h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

13:15-21:05

2 stops37h 50m

R23 309

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Mon 14/9

8:30-13:25

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

14:30-12:35

3 stops29h 05m

R23 809

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 13/8

8:30-13:25

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

14:30-13:49

3 stops31h 19m

R24 992

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/11

7:00-0:25

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

1:35-13:06

2 stops43h 31m

R25 592

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Fri 14/8

7:05-13:35

3 stops47h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

14:25-17:02

3 stops33h 37m

R27 525

Fastest return journey

LexingtonCape Town

LEX - CPT

LEXCPT

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 13/8

13:02-17:50

1 stop22h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

20:05-12:15

1 stop22h 10m

R29 574

LexingtonCape Town

LEX - CPT

LEXCPT

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 15/8

8:41-17:50

2 stops27h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

20:05-15:01

2 stops24h 56m

R29 657

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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 979.

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Fastest flight time	24h 25m
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The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 24h 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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