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$1,055+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to South Africa

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IND — JNB
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Indianapolis to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,055
(Kenya Airways)

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April

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February

Average price

$1,948
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 July 30, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:06 amIND - JNB
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/271:35 amJNB - IND
2 stops49h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,055
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:29 amIND - JNB
2 stops45h 26mKenya Airways
Tue 10/285:00 pmJNB - IND
2 stops33h 57mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,094
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/103:58 pmIND - CPT
2 stops37h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/176:55 pmCPT - IND
2 stops29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,287
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/202:45 pmIND - JNB
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 11/58:20 pmJNB - IND
2 stops30h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,324
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/222:40 pmIND - CPT
2 stops41h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/301:50 pmCPT - IND
3 stops30h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$1,330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 8/305:27 pmIND - JNB
2 stops33h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/149:15 pmJNB - IND
2 stops27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,343
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 9/81:40 pmIND - CPT
2 stops39h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 9/186:55 pmCPT - IND
2 stops30h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/259:00 amIND - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/108:00 pmCPT - IND
1 stop20h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/267:54 pmIND - CPT
1 stop39h 56mDelta
Fri 10/108:05 pmCPT - IND
1 stop25h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/274:48 pmIND - JNB
1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/113:05 pmJNB - IND
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,380
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/265:38 pmIND - JNB
2 stops32h 57mLufthansa
Fri 10/107:00 pmJNB - IND
2 stops29h 57mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$1,409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/104:58 pmIND - JNB
1 stop20h 42mDelta
Thu 10/307:40 pmJNB - IND
2 stops27h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,412

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

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Indianapolis

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South Africa

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Price

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Mon 10/13

6:06 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

1:35 am-8:57 pm

2 stops49h 22m

$1,055

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Wed 10/15

7:29 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/30

12:05 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops35h 12m

$1,094

IndianapolisCape Town

IND - CPT

INDCPT

Indianapolis

Mon 1/12

7:36 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/22

10:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,119

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Mon 10/20

2:45 pm-9:35 am

2 stops36h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

8:20 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$1,324

IndianapolisCape Town

IND - CPT

INDCPT

Indianapolis

Mon 9/22

2:40 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

1:50 pm-2:32 pm

3 stops30h 42m

$1,330

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Sat 8/30

5:27 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

9:15 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,343

IndianapolisCape Town

IND - CPT

INDCPT

Indianapolis

Mon 9/8

1:40 pm-11:00 am

2 stops39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

6:55 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops30h 09m

$1,365

IndianapolisCape Town

IND - CPT

INDCPT

Indianapolis

Thu 9/25

9:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

8:00 pm-10:17 am

1 stop20h 17m

$1,370

IndianapolisCape Town

IND - CPT

INDCPT

Indianapolis

Fri 9/26

7:54 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

8:05 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop25h 48m

$1,376

IndianapolisJohannesburg

IND - JNB

INDJNB

Indianapolis

Wed 8/27

4:48 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

3:05 pm-11:24 am

2 stops26h 19m

$1,380

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/30

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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 July 30, 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 July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and SWISS 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
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,607 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

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    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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,223Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,427Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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