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$1,241+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Johannesburg

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SDF — JNB
Mar 11 — Mar 181
Wed 3/11
Wed 3/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Louisville to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 9/64:49 pm
SDF
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JNB
2 stops32h 11m
American Airlines
Sun 9/139:15 pm
JNB
-
SDF
2 stops25h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/177:52 pm
SDF
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JNB
2 stops29h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 4/269:15 pm
JNB
-
SDF
2 stops31h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,266
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/138:15 pm
SDF
-
JNB
2 stops28h 45m
British Airways
Sat 6/277:25 pm
JNB
-
SDF
2 stops29h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,446
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 9/61:37 pm
SDF
-
JNB
1 stop22h 53m
Lufthansa
Sun 9/1310:00 pm
JNB
-
SDF
1 stop20h 38m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/8$1,703
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:30 am
SDF
-
JNB
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/135:30 am
JNB
-
SDF
3 stops37h 08m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8$1,722
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:30 pm
SDF
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JNB
2 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/228:30 pm
JNB
-
SDF
2 stops58h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8$1,765
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:47 am
SDF
-
JNB
1 stop27h 43m
Lufthansa
Sun 4/2610:00 pm
JNB
-
SDF
1 stop27h 59m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/8$1,792
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/611:21 am
SDF
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JNB
2 stops38h 19m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/101:45 pm
JNB
-
SDF
2 stops38h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,912
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sat 6/1311:13 am
SDF
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JNB
1 stop25h 17m
Lufthansa
Sat 6/278:45 am
JNB
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SDF
2 stops44h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/7$1,977
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:47 am
SDF
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JNB
3 stops33h 18m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/262:30 pm
JNB
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SDF
3 stops38h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8$2,001

Find flight deals from Louisville to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 February 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,266
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,408
From Louisville Intl to Johannesburg
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Johannesburg 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 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/17

7:52 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

9:15 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$1,266

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/13

8:15 pm-7:00 am

2 stops28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/27

7:25 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops29h 33m

$1,446

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Thu 2/19

1:30 pm-3:55 am

2 stops31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/22

8:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops58h 29m

$1,765

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/17

1:55 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

10:00 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop31h 12m

$1,805

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/13

11:13 am-6:30 pm

1 stop25h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/27

8:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$1,977

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/17

8:47 am-12:05 am

3 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops38h 00m

$2,001

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/13

7:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/27

2:30 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops28h 30m

$2,036

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/13

12:53 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/27

9:55 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$2,076

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/13

1:55 pm-8:35 am

3 stops36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/27

7:25 pm-10:09 pm

3 stops32h 44m

$2,105

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/17

2:30 pm-7:10 am

3 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

2:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$2,144

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Johannesburg

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Johannesburg (average of $845). Flying from Louisville to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated February 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Louisville to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,258 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,258 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,258 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg?

    Located just 5.3 mi from the city center, Louisville Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Louisville. Booking flights from Louisville Intl (SDF) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Johannesburg?

    Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Louisville to Johannesburg in about 28h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 40m. Louisville and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 8561 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Louisville to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Louisville to Johannesburg round-trip from $1,216. American Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Johannesburg (average of $845). Flying from Louisville to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). 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 airline flying from Louisville to Johannesburg

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,216Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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