How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

On average, it takes 32h 42m 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 43h 31m.

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

Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways 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.

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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 730Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

8:36 - 9:00

BNA

JNB

41h 24m

2 stops

20:20 - 14:27

JNB

BNA

50h 07m

2 stops

R20 796Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

12:05 - 8:20

LEX

JNB

38h 15m

2 stops

9:50 - 18:21

JNB

LEX

39h 31m

2 stops

R21 912Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

10:18 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

39h 02m

2 stops

9:50 - 20:10

JNB

BNA

41h 20m

2 stops

R21 912Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

13:35 - 13:25

BNA

JNB

40h 50m

2 stops

22:50 - 13:49

JNB

BNA

46h 59m

3 stops

R25 229Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

19:42 - 3:55

BNA

JNB

49h 13m

3 stops

14:30 - 13:51

JNB

BNA

30h 21m

3 stops

R26 412Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 11

11:50 - 18:30

CVG

JNB

24h 40m

1 stop

19:20 - 16:58

JNB

CVG

27h 38m

2 stops

R26 928SWISS

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

10:22 - 15:20

CVG

CPT

22h 58m

1 stop

20:50 - 23:49

CPT

CVG

32h 59m

2 stops

R26 995United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

14:55 - 15:20

CVG

CPT

18h 25m

1 stop

20:50 - 16:12

CPT

CVG

25h 22m

1 stop

R27 761United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

7:25 - 18:30

CVG

JNB

29h 05m

1 stop

19:20 - 16:58

JNB

CVG

27h 38m

2 stops

R28 428SWISS

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

Lufthansa flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Lufthansa

Aug 16

CVG7:40Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

28h 50m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 31

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 12m

2 stops

CVG23:57Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R28 111

Lufthansa

Aug 28

BNA7:05Nashville Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 12

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 59m

2 stops

BNA17:44Nashville Intl

R29 761

Lufthansa

May 22

CVG20:00Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

52h 40m

2 stops

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 5

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 53m

2 stops

CVG13:13Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R29 861

Air France flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Air France

Aug 16

CVG17:05Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

36h 00m

1 stop

JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 31

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

1 stop

CVG15:10Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R30 044

Air France

Jun 10

CVG17:00Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 17

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 14m

1 stop

CVG15:04Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R31 044

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CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/10

12:24-4:00

2 stops33h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

12:40-16:52

2 stops34h 12m

R19 730

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 13/8

8:36-9:00

2 stops41h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

20:20-14:27

2 stops50h 07m

R20 796

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX - JNB

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 20/10

12:05-8:20

2 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-18:21

2 stops39h 31m

R21 912

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Mon 31/8

10:18-8:20

2 stops39h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50-20:10

2 stops41h 20m

R21 912

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 13/8

13:35-13:25

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

22:50-13:49

3 stops46h 59m

R25 229

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Mon 28/9

19:42-3:55

3 stops49h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

14:30-13:51

3 stops30h 21m

R26 412

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/10

11:50-18:30

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

19:20-16:58

2 stops27h 38m

R26 928

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 19/10

10:22-15:20

1 stop22h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

20:50-23:49

2 stops32h 59m

R26 995

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CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 19/10

14:55-15:20

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

20:50-16:12

1 stop25h 22m

R27 761

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 9/10

7:25-18:30

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

19:20-16:58

2 stops27h 38m

R28 428

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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 981.

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Fastest flight time	26h 20m
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The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 26h 20m

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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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