How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

On average, it takes 30h 53m 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 31h 10m.

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

Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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 June 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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12:05 - 8:20

LEX

JNB

38h 15m

2 stops

9:50 - 18:21

JNB

LEX

39h 31m

2 stops

R21 375Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

8:40 - 8:15

BNA

JNB

40h 35m

2 stops

9:50 - 18:46

JNB

BNA

40h 56m

2 stops

R21 375Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

15:49 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

33h 31m

2 stops

9:50 - 13:44

JNB

BNA

35h 54m

2 stops

R21 391Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

19:14 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

54h 06m

2 stops

9:50 - 13:44

JNB

BNA

35h 54m

2 stops

R21 473Etihad Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Nov 24

11:49 - 9:00

CVG

JNB

39h 11m

2 stops

20:55 - 23:29

JNB

CVG

32h 34m

2 stops

R22 187Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Sep 2

12:05 - 8:20

LEX

JNB

38h 15m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:04

JNB

LEX

43h 14m

2 stops

R22 350Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

14:18 - 10:15

CVG

CPT

37h 57m

2 stops

19:30 - 21:04

CPT

CVG

31h 34m

2 stops

R22 788Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

17:52 - 17:50

CVG

CPT

17h 58m

1 stop

20:05 - 21:44

CPT

CVG

31h 39m

1 stop

R23 064Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 28

11:35 - 17:50

CVG

CPT

24h 15m

2 stops

20:05 - 16:41

CPT

CVG

26h 36m

2 stops

R23 405Delta

Sat, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 28

8:23 - 21:25

CVG

CPT

31h 02m

2 stops

20:05 - 0:28

CPT

CVG

34h 23m

1 stop

R24 234Delta

Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jul 3

Delta flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Delta

Jun 13

CVG11:35Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

24h 15m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Jun 28

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

26h 36m

2 stops

CVG16:41Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R23 405

Delta

Jun 19

CVG8:23Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

31h 02m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Jul 3

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

34h 23m

1 stop

CVG0:28Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R24 234

Delta

Jun 15

BNA16:59Nashville Intl

17h 51m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Jun 28

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

28h 44m

1 stop

BNA17:49Nashville Intl

R24 559

Ethiopian Air flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 15

BNA8:30Nashville Intl

45h 55m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 19m

3 stops

BNA13:49Nashville Intl

R24 542

Ethiopian Air

Aug 13

BNA12:37Nashville Intl

41h 48m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 19m

3 stops

BNA13:49Nashville Intl

R26 020

Ethiopian Air

Aug 16

BNA6:00Nashville Intl

24h 25m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 19m

3 stops

BNA13:49Nashville Intl

R26 621

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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 375

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 13/8

8:40-8:15

2 stops40h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-18:46

2 stops40h 56m

R21 375

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 13/8

15:49-8:20

2 stops33h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-13:44

2 stops35h 54m

R21 391

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sun 16/8

19:14-8:20

2 stops54h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-13:44

2 stops35h 54m

R21 473

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/8

11:49-9:00

2 stops39h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

20:55-23:29

2 stops32h 34m

R22 187

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX - JNB

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 20/10

12:05-8:20

2 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-22:04

2 stops43h 14m

R22 350

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 15/9

14:18-10:15

2 stops37h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

19:30-21:04

2 stops31h 34m

R22 788

Fastest return journey

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 13/6

17:52-17:50

1 stop17h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

20:05-21:44

1 stop31h 39m

R23 064

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 13/6

11:35-17:50

2 stops24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

20:05-16:41

2 stops26h 36m

R23 405

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 19/6

8:23-21:25

2 stops31h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

20:05-0:28

1 stop34h 23m

R24 234

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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 627.

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Fastest flight time	19h 51m
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The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 19h 51m

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 June 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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