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$1,214+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to South Africa

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SDF — JNB
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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$1,214
(American Airlines)
From Louisville Intl to South Africa
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/65:23 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops31h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/99:10 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,214
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Sat 2/86:38 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops32h 42mBritish Airways
Fri 2/217:25 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops31h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/83:20 pmSDF - JNB
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/2110:00 pmJNB - SDF
1 stop22h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,895
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/86:35 amSDF - JNB
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/216:50 pmJNB - SDF
3 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$2,174
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 5/611:09 amSDF - JNB
1 stop26h 31mDelta
Fri 5/99:55 pmJNB - SDF
1 stop27h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/15$3,302

Find flights from Louisville to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 January 16, 2025.

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LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/6

5:23 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

9:10 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,214

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/8

6:38 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/21

7:25 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,385

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/8

3:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/21

10:00 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop22h 17m

$1,895

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/8

6:35 am-9:25 am

2 stops43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/21

6:50 pm-11:46 pm

3 stops35h 56m

$2,174

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/6

11:09 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

9:55 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$3,302

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Louisville to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Louisville 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 SDF to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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 January 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Louisville 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 January 16, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Louisville to South Africa?

    Louisville Intl (SDF), located 5.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Louisville to South Africa.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Louisville to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisville to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Louisville 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 Louisville to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,221Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,291Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,473Average$2,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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