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 26m.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish 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 May 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.

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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 803Multiple 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 819Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Nov 24

15:41 - 8:20

MEM

JNB

32h 39m

2 stops

9:50 - 23:59

JNB

MEM

46h 09m

2 stops

R21 819Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 26

8:30 - 13:25

BNA

JNB

45h 55m

2 stops

14:30 - 12:35

JNB

BNA

29h 05m

3 stops

R23 693Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

18:27 - 10:15

BNA

CPT

32h 48m

2 stops

19:30 - 21:01

CPT

BNA

32h 31m

2 stops

R24 074Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

10:29 - 10:15

MEM

CPT

40h 46m

2 stops

19:30 - 0:15

CPT

MEM

35h 45m

2 stops

R24 323Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 28

8:30 - 13:25

BNA

JNB

45h 55m

2 stops

14:30 - 13:49

JNB

BNA

31h 19m

3 stops

R24 870Ethiopian 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 467Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

13:35 - 8:35

BNA

JNB

36h 00m

2 stops

19:00 - 21:44

JNB

BNA

33h 44m

2 stops

R25 649Lufthansa

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

7:05 - 13:35

BNA

CPT

47h 30m

3 stops

14:25 - 17:02

CPT

BNA

33h 37m

3 stops

R27 390Kenya Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Sep 21

Qatar Airways flights from Tennessee to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Oct 14

BNA18:27Nashville Intl

32h 48m

2 stops

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Oct 21

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

32h 31m

2 stops

BNA21:01Nashville Intl

R24 074

Qatar Airways

Sept 8

MEM10:29Memphis

40h 46m

2 stops

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 28

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

35h 45m

2 stops

MEM0:15Memphis

R24 323

Qatar Airways

Aug 14

BNA10:43Nashville Intl

47h 47m

2 stops

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

38h 53m

2 stops

BNA21:08Nashville Intl

R24 555

Lufthansa flights from Tennessee to South Africa

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Lufthansa

Jun 10

BNA13:35Nashville Intl

36h 00m

2 stops

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 17

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 44m

2 stops

BNA21:44Nashville Intl

R25 649

Lufthansa

Sept 6

BNA6:45Nashville Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 19

CPT17:55Cape Town Intl

31h 52m

2 stops

BNA18:47Nashville Intl

R29 230

Lufthansa

Aug 14

BNA7:00Nashville Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

Aug 28

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

27h 08m

2 stops

BNA14:08Nashville Intl

R30 789

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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 803

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 819

MemphisJohannesburg

MEM - JNB

MEMJNB

Memphis

Mon 2/11

15:41-8:20

2 stops32h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

9:50-23:59

2 stops46h 09m

R21 819

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 693

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NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Wed 14/10

18:27-10:15

2 stops32h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

19:30-21:01

2 stops32h 31m

R24 074

MemphisCape Town

MEM - CPT

MEMCPT

Memphis

Tue 8/9

10:29-10:15

2 stops40h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

19:30-0:15

2 stops35h 45m

R24 323

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 870

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 467

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/6

13:35-8:35

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

19:00-21:44

2 stops33h 44m

R25 649

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 390

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 761, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in April, then you should wait until December to fly from Tennessee, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 071.

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Fastest flight time	18h 39m
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The fastest flight from Tennessee to South Africa takes 18h 39m

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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 May 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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