Which airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Tennessee according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Tennessee to South Africa?

On average, it takes 25h 36m to fly from Tennessee to South Africa if you fly out of Nashville (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 25h 45m.

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

Qatar Airways, Delta, and United 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 are 3 operators available for flights from Tennessee to South Africa as of August 2025.

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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15:03 - 8:05TYS-CPT

35h 02m2 stops

20:50 - 21:04CPT-TYS

31h 14m2 stops

R18 122American Airlines

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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 18

13:24 - 12:10BNA-CPT

38h 46m2 stops

20:35 - 18:46CPT-BNA

30h 11m2 stops

R18 122American Airlines

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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30

13:24 - 12:10BNA-CPT

38h 46m2 stops

20:35 - 23:54CPT-BNA

35h 19m2 stops

R18 157American Airlines

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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30

18:12 - 12:10BNA-CPT

34h 58m2 stops

20:35 - 16:15CPT-BNA

27h 40m1 stop

R19 599British Airways

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Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 2

18:25 - 10:20BNA-CPT

31h 55m1 stop

20:50 - 16:15CPT-BNA

27h 25m1 stop

R19 968British Airways

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Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 16

8:57 - 8:20BNA-JNB

40h 23m2 stops

9:50 - 12:40JNB-BNA

33h 50m2 stops

R21 075

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Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 10

18:14 - 17:50TYS-CPT

17h 36m1 stop

20:05 - 15:38CPT-TYS

25h 33m1 stop

R22 341Delta

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Thu, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 26

11:26 - 17:50TYS-CPT

24h 24m2 stops

20:05 - 17:03CPT-TYS

26h 58m1 stop

R22 411Delta

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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 23

10:45 - 8:20BNA-JNB

38h 35m2 stops

9:50 - 21:37JNB-BNA

42h 47m2 stops

R22 482Etihad Airways

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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20

18:27 - 17:45BNA-JNB

40h 18m2 stops

20:15 - 15:05JNB-BNA

49h 50m2 stops

R23 255

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Tue, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 26

Delta flights from Tennessee to South Africa

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Delta

Sept 4

TYS18:14Knoxville McGhee Tyson

17h 36m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 26

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

25h 33m

1 stop

TYS15:38Knoxville McGhee Tyson

R22 341

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Delta

Sept 4

TYS11:26Knoxville McGhee Tyson

24h 24m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

26h 58m

1 stop

TYS17:03Knoxville McGhee Tyson

R22 411

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Delta

Sept 9

TYS17:20Knoxville McGhee Tyson

66h 30m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

19h 39m

1 stop

TYS9:44Knoxville McGhee Tyson

R22 640

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Tennessee to South Africa

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Virgin Atlantic

Oct 2

BNA14:18Nashville Intl

22h 22m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

BNA18:45Nashville Intl

R28 774

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Virgin Atlantic

Aug 19

BNA12:58Nashville Intl

23h 42m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 24

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 29m

1 stop

BNA18:24Nashville Intl

R29 143

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Virgin Atlantic

Sept 16

BNA18:11Nashville Intl

18h 29m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 20

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m

1 stop

BNA18:25Nashville Intl

R30 251

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KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 27/10

15:03-8:05

2 stops35h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

20:50-21:04

2 stops31h 14m

R18 122

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Fri 21/11

13:24-12:10

2 stops38h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

20:35-18:46

2 stops30h 11m

R18 122

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Fri 21/11

13:24-12:10

2 stops38h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

20:35-23:54

2 stops35h 19m

R18 157

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Sat 25/10

18:12-12:10

2 stops34h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

20:35-16:15

1 stop27h 40m

R19 599

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/1

18:25-10:20

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

20:50-16:15

1 stop27h 25m

R19 968

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 28/8

8:57-8:20

2 stops40h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

9:50-12:40

2 stops33h 50m

R21 075

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/9

18:14-17:50

1 stop17h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/9

20:05-15:38

1 stop25h 33m

R22 341

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/9

11:26-17:50

2 stops24h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

20:05-17:03

1 stop26h 58m

R22 411

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sat 13/9

10:45-8:20

2 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

9:50-21:37

2 stops42h 47m

R22 482

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 14/10

18:27-17:45

2 stops40h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

20:15-15:05

2 stops49h 50m

R23 255

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Tennessee to South Africa

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R22 534, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until May to fly from Tennessee, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R23 343.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Tennessee. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R21 435. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Tennessee to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R64 857. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Tennessee in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R21 731 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is at midday when prices are around R24 505.

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

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a Tennessee to South Africa flight.

Cheap Tennessee to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R10 669
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Tennessee in the past 72 hours is R10 669. The best return flight deal from Tennessee to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R18 122.

The fastest flight from Tennessee to South Africa takes 17h 10m

There are no direct flights from Tennessee to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Memphis Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Nashville Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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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 are 3 operators available for flights from Tennessee to South Africa as of August 2025.
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
United Airlines	PriceFrom R20 696	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 8 925 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R21 718	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 277 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R22 177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 385 reviews	Search KLM flights

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