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$815+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to South Africa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — JNB
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
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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 April 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,084
(United)

One-way from

$815
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,464
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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 April 2, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 10/26:29 amBNA - JNB
1 stop28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:35 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,079
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 5/62:50 pmCVG - JNB
2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/203:05 pmJNB - CVG
2 stops31h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,084
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 11/215:04 pmBNA - JNB
2 stops30h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/257:45 pmJNB - BNA
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,111
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 9/302:23 pmBNA - JNB
1 stop20h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2110:25 amJNB - BNA
2 stops29h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,114
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 11/16:13 pmCVG - JNB
2 stops31h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/2010:05 pmJNB - CVG
2 stops29h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,121
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/76:20 pmCVG - JNB
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/107:35 pmJNB - CVG
2 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,152
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/32:25 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops60h 10mLufthansa
Sun 5/117:00 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops52h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,188
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/75:25 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/147:35 pmJNB - TYS
2 stops32h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/52:52 pmBNA - JNB
1 stop21h 48mDelta
Thu 10/239:55 pmJNB - BNA
1 stop28h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/31$1,250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 6/17:54 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops31h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/149:15 pmJNB - TYS
2 stops26h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,321
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/1610:47 amBNA - JNB
2 stops34h 13mQatar Airways
Mon 4/211:55 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,326
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 12/65:44 pmBNA - CPT
2 stops30h 16mBritish Airways
Mon 12/86:45 pmCPT - BNA
1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,357

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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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to South Africa that are best for you.

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Kentucky

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/6

2:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

3:05 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,084

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/14

8:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/21

7:35 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$1,170

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/11

2:23 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,182

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/3

2:25 pm-8:35 am

2 stops60h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:00 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops52h 26m

$1,188

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

4:54 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/7

7:25 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$1,203

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/5

2:10 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

7:00 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$1,211

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 6/1

7:54 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/14

9:15 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$1,321

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 6/2

7:43 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

9:15 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,321

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/16

10:47 am-4:00 am

2 stops34h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/21

1:55 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,326

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/16

11:18 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/21

6:50 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$1,371

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Kentucky with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kentucky to South Africa

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 April 2, 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 April 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and SWISS 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
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
1,572 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
3,540 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,181 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 $815 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $958 and United Airlines from $969 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kentucky to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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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 3 airlines flying from Kentucky to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,128Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,405Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,473Average$2,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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