How long is the flight from Tennessee to South Africa?

On average, it takes 25h 40m to fly from Tennessee to South Africa if you fly out of Knoxville (the most popular airport in Tennessee) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Memphis and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 30h 12m.

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

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Brussels Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Tennessee to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Tennessee to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to South Africa?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Tennessee to South Africa as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R13 318 Cheap Flights from Tennessee to South Africa in 2026

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7:34 - 8:20

TYS

JNB

42h 46m

2 stops

9:45 - 20:59

JNB

TYS

41h 14m

2 stops

R21 685Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

15:48 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

33h 32m

2 stops

9:45 - 15:33

JNB

BNA

36h 48m

2 stops

R21 685Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

10:50 - 8:20

BNA

JNB

38h 30m

2 stops

9:45 - 21:52

JNB

BNA

43h 07m

2 stops

R21 718Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 30

13:16 - 8:20

TYS

JNB

37h 04m

2 stops

9:45 - 22:58

JNB

TYS

43h 13m

2 stops

R22 741Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

17:00 - 13:25

BNA

JNB

37h 25m

2 stops

14:30 - 13:52

JNB

BNA

30h 22m

3 stops

R23 451Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 12

7:04 - 8:20

MEM

JNB

42h 16m

2 stops

9:45 - 23:08

JNB

MEM

44h 23m

2 stops

R24 029Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 - 13:25

BNA

JNB

24h 25m

2 stops

14:30 - 12:04

JNB

BNA

29h 34m

3 stops

R24 177Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Nov 24

5:25 - 10:15

BNA

CPT

45h 50m

2 stops

13:15 - 21:46

CPT

BNA

39h 31m

2 stops

R24 375Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 27

10:43 - 17:30

BNA

CPT

47h 47m

2 stops

13:15 - 21:46

CPT

BNA

39h 31m

2 stops

R24 656Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 27

16:07 - 11:00

TYS

CPT

36h 53m

2 stops

18:50 - 20:59

CPT

TYS

32h 09m

2 stops

R26 999American Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18

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Ethiopian Air flights from Tennessee to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 22

BNA17:00Nashville Intl

37h 25m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 12

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 22m

3 stops

BNA13:52Nashville Intl

R23 451

Ethiopian Air

Aug 16

BNA6:00Nashville Intl

24h 25m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 24

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 34m

3 stops

BNA12:04Nashville Intl

R24 177

Ethiopian Air

Aug 31

BNA6:00Nashville Intl

31h 10m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 5

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 22m

3 stops

BNA13:52Nashville Intl

R24 491

Virgin Atlantic flights from Tennessee to South Africa

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 19

MEM18:11Memphis

18h 29m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 24

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 14m

2 stops

MEM23:29Memphis

R35 663

Virgin Atlantic

Jul 24

BNA14:51Nashville Intl

21h 49m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 26

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

1 stop

BNA17:50Nashville Intl

R45 417

Virgin Atlantic

Jul 24

MEM16:21Memphis

20h 19m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 31

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 21m

1 stop

MEM18:16Memphis

R46 770

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KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 31/8

7:34-8:20

2 stops42h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:45-20:59

2 stops41h 14m

R21 685

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sat 29/8

15:48-8:20

2 stops33h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:45-15:33

2 stops36h 48m

R21 685

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Mon 31/8

10:50-8:20

2 stops38h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

9:45-21:52

2 stops43h 07m

R21 718

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 31/8

13:16-8:20

2 stops37h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:45-22:58

2 stops43h 13m

R22 741

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sat 22/8

17:00-13:25

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

14:30-13:52

3 stops30h 22m

R23 451

MemphisJohannesburg

MEM - JNB

MEMJNB

Memphis

Mon 19/10

7:04-8:20

2 stops42h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

9:45-23:08

2 stops44h 23m

R24 029

Fastest return journey

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sun 16/8

6:00-13:25

2 stops24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

14:30-12:04

3 stops29h 34m

R24 177

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Mon 31/8

5:25-10:15

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

13:15-21:46

2 stops39h 31m

R24 375

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Mon 31/8

10:43-17:30

2 stops47h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

13:15-21:46

2 stops39h 31m

R24 656

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/8

16:07-11:00

2 stops36h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

18:50-20:59

2 stops32h 09m

R26 999

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Tennessee is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 414, 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 October to fly from Tennessee, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R23 402.

Can stopping save me money on Tennessee to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Tennessee to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	20h 50m
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The fastest flight from Tennessee to South Africa takes 20h 50m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Tennessee to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Tennessee to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to South Africa?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Tennessee to South Africa as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Tennessee to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R19 725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 693 reviews		Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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