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$783+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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SDF — JNB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$968
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$783
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,998
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/51:59 pmLEX - JNB
2 stops21h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/127:35 pmJNB - LEX
2 stops47h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,029
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:34 pmCVG - JNB
2 stops33h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/209:15 pmJNB - CVG
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,059
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/207:30 amCVG - JNB
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/610:25 amJNB - CVG
2 stops33h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,083
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2211:02 amCVG - JNB
1 stop24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/247:35 pmJNB - CVG
2 stops50h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,100
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/243:49 pmBNA - JNB
1 stop18h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/267:35 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops45h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,110
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/239:25 pmBNA - JNB
1 stop29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/29:15 pmJNB - BNA
1 stop29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/234:39 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops32h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/39:15 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops29h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,169
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:32 pmTYS - CPT
2 stops35h 38mBritish Airways
Wed 3/2610:00 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops28h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/64:06 pmLEX - JNB
2 stops32h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/209:15 pmJNB - LEX
2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,201
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2010:00 pmCVG - JNB
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 5/67:25 pmJNB - CVG
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:41 pmTRI - JNB
2 stops30h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/139:15 pmJNB - TRI
2 stops30h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,261
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:20 pmBNA - JNB
2 stops28h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 6/89:15 pmJNB - BNA
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,266

Find flights from Kentucky to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Kentucky

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX - JNB

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/5

1:59 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

7:35 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops47h 41m

$1,029

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/6

3:34 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

9:15 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,059

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 4/20

7:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

10:25 am-2:09 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$1,083

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/23

9:25 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/2

9:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$1,154

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/23

4:39 pm-7:00 am

2 stops32h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/3

9:15 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,169

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/12

6:32 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

10:00 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,197

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 4/20

10:00 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

7:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,249

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/30

7:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/8

9:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$1,266

BlountvilleJohannesburg

TRI - JNB

TRIJNB

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sat 3/8

6:26 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/17

9:15 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$1,268

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 4/6

2:15 pm-9:20 am

2 stops37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

7:35 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,270

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Travel insights for flights from Kentucky to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kentucky to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Kentucky to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KY to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Kentucky to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kentucky to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $795 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $927 and United Airlines from $1,143 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Kentucky to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Kentucky to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,221Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,405Average$1,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,473Average$2,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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