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$1,033+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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Round-trip from

$1,033
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,609
From Indianapolis to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:29 amIND - JNB
2 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/285:00 pmJNB - IND
2 stops25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,033
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:00 amIND - JNB
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pmJNB - IND
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,229
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:00 amIND - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 5/15:00 pmJNB - IND
2 stops25h 07mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,274
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 9/147:00 amIND - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 9/165:00 pmJNB - IND
2 stops25h 07mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,281
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.
Wed 11/265:03 amIND - JNB
2 stops22h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/910:00 pmJNB - IND
2 stops29h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,348
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:00 amIND - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 4/2912:10 pmJNB - IND
2 stops29h 57mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,358
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:05 amIND - CPT
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Sun 10/198:05 pmCPT - IND
1 stop28h 49mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,371
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:53 pmIND - CPT
1 stop39h 57mDelta
Tue 10/289:30 pmCPT - IND
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,377
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/64:48 pmIND - CPT
2 stops42h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/167:50 pmCPT - IND
1 stop19h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,381
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:00 amIND - JNB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/151:25 amJNB - IND
2 stops40h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,401
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/64:40 pmIND - CPT
1 stop19h 10mDelta
Mon 10/2011:00 pmCPT - IND
2 stops25h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,413
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:17 pmIND - JNB
2 stops53h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/305:00 pmJNB - IND
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,415

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to South Africa that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Fri 2/27

7:20 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

5:25 am-4:15 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$1,059

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Fri 1/2

8:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

12:10 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$1,295

IndianapolisCape Town

IND - CPT

INDCPT

Indianapolis

Mon 10/6

8:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/19

8:05 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop28h 49m

$1,371

IndianapolisCape Town

IND - CPT

INDCPT

Indianapolis

Mon 10/13

10:33 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

9:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,375

IndianapolisCape Town

IND - CPT

INDCPT

Indianapolis

Tue 10/14

4:40 pm-7:55 am

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

9:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,424

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Wed 12/31

12:33 pm-10:25 am

2 stops38h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/1

7:25 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$1,456

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Wed 12/31

12:33 pm-10:25 am

2 stops38h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

7:25 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$1,457

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Wed 12/31

6:03 am-10:25 am

2 stops45h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

7:25 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$1,457

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Wed 12/31

12:33 pm-10:25 am

2 stops38h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

7:25 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$1,457

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Thu 3/5

5:49 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

2:30 pm-2:16 pm

3 stops29h 46m

$1,464

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to South Africa

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Indianapolis to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Indianapolis to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Indianapolis, you will be flying from Indianapolis, which is the city’s only airport. Indianapolis (IND) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Indianapolis.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to South Africa?

    Airlines like Kenya Airways, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Indianapolis to South Africa in about 25h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 45m. The distance from Indianapolis to South Africa is about 8605 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Indianapolis to South Africa 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Indianapolis to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,223Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,427Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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