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$1,131+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — JNB
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,131
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,797
From Louisville Intl to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($286 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/297:03 amSDF - JNB
2 stops43h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/610:25 amJNB - SDF
2 stops29h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,131
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/296:45 amSDF - JNB
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/67:35 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,344
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.
Sun 6/86:42 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/129:15 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops30h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/2911:08 amSDF - JNB
1 stop26h 32mDelta
Tue 5/69:55 pmJNB - SDF
1 stop28h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/30$3,590

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to South Africa that are best for you.

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South Africa

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LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/29

7:03 am-8:35 am

2 stops43h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

10:25 am-10:19 am

2 stops29h 54m

$1,131

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/29

6:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

7:35 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,344

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sun 6/8

6:42 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/12

9:15 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,398

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/29

11:08 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

9:55 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop28h 41m

$3,590

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Deals found on 3/30

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to South Africa

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

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 March 31, 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 March 31, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

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 3 airlines flying from Louisville to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,128Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,405Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,473Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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