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$880+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to South Africa

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — JNB
Jan 1 — Jan 81
Thu 1/1
Thu 1/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/56:55 amMCI - JNB
2 stops37h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 12/78:20 pmJNB - MCI
2 stops35h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,723
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:55 amMCI - CPT
2 stops50h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 12/146:55 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops37h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/30$1,806
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:39 pmMCI - CPT
2 stops34h 51mQatar Airways
Sat 12/66:55 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops37h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/30$1,987
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/25:49 pmMCI - CPT
2 stops32h 41mQatar Airways
Wed 12/176:55 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops35h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/1$2,000
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Thu 12/412:45 pmMCI - CPT
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/148:50 pmCPT - MCI
1 stop26h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/30$2,092
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:55 amMCI - CPT
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/142:25 pmCPT - MCI
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$2,100
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:12 pmMCI - CPT
1 stop18h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 12/68:50 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops32h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/30$2,244
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:49 pmMCI - CPT
2 stops56h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/172:25 pmCPT - MCI
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,515
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:45 amMCI - JNB
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/11:35 amJNB - MCI
2 stops51h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,774
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:14 amMCI - CPT
2 stops40h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/32:20 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$3,330
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/53:39 pmMCI - JNB
3 stops32h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:20 pmJNB - MCI
2 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$3,657
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:40 amMCI - CPT
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/35:15 pmCPT - MCI
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$4,118

Find flight deals from Kansas City to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated December 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,223
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$880
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,868
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 December 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to South Africa that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Return

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Kansas CityJohannesburg

MCI - JNB

MCIJNB

Kansas City

Fri 1/23

3:01 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

7:35 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$1,234

Kansas CityJohannesburg

MCI - JNB

MCIJNB

Kansas City

Wed 2/4

5:49 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

10:00 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$1,259

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Sun 3/1

2:49 pm-10:30 am

2 stops59h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops39h 54m

$1,282

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Mon 1/26

10:44 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop27h 36m

$1,283

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Fri 1/30

5:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,283

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Fri 1/30

10:30 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

8:50 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,283

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Sat 1/31

12:20 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

9:30 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$1,283

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Fri 1/30

5:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

8:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,283

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Wed 1/28

10:42 am-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$1,284

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Fri 1/30

10:30 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,284

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to South Africa (average of $924). Flying from Kansas City to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,549). 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 MCI to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 December 2, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Kansas City to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Kansas City to South Africa. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,041 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to South Africa?

    Departing from Kansas City to South Africa will take you 24h 31m. The distance between Kansas City and South Africa is about 8799 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to South Africa?

    Most travelers choose Kansas City - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Kansas City - Cape Town Intl or Kansas City - Sun City Resort Pilansberg when deciding on the best route from Kansas City to South Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to South Africa (average of $924). Flying from Kansas City to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,549). 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 Kansas City to South Africa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 December 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,519Average$2,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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