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$851+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,256
(American Airlines)

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November

Average price

$2,571
From Louisville Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/305:20 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1910:00 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops32h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/265:53 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops31h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/210:00 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,298
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:31 amSDF - JNB
2 stops45h 04mQatar Airways
Tue 9/168:25 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops54h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,705
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/307:50 amSDF - JNB
2 stops31h 15mDelta
Fri 12/199:55 pmJNB - SDF
1 stop27h 11mDelta
Deal found 9/11$2,143
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/265:58 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/29:55 pmJNB - SDF
1 stop29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,303
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/302:02 pmSDF - JNB
3 stops36h 28mAir Canada
Fri 12/198:15 pmJNB - SDF
3 stops44h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$2,749
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/145:53 pmSDF - JNB
1 stop19h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/169:55 pmJNB - SDF
1 stop26h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/10$4,651
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/145:53 pmSDF - JNB
1 stop19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1612:20 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$4,703
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/141:59 pmSDF - JNB
3 stops37h 21mAir Canada
Tue 9/167:35 pmJNB - SDF
3 stops47h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$8,387

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LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/5

7:23 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

7:35 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,256

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sun 11/30

5:20 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/19

10:00 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,297

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sun 10/26

5:53 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

10:00 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops30h 29m

$1,298

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/5

9:35 am-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$1,831

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sun 11/30

12:57 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/19

9:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$2,143

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sun 10/26

5:58 pm-8:00 am

2 stops32h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

9:55 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop29h 48m

$2,303

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Sun 11/30

2:02 pm-9:30 am

3 stops36h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/19

8:15 pm-10:03 am

3 stops44h 48m

$2,749

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/17

1:44 pm-9:35 am

2 stops37h 51m

$851

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/17

10:14 am-7:00 am

3 stops38h 46m

$993

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/17

12:48 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$2,253

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Deals found on 9/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    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 Johannesburg OR Tambo. 0 airlines have flights from Louisville Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Louisville Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Departing from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 29h 12m. The distance from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 8561 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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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