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$1,081+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to South Africa

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MCI — JNB
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/319:13 am
MCI
-
JNB
2 stops40h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50 am
JNB
-
MCI
2 stops41h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,213
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:48 am
MCI
-
JNB
2 stops42h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/109:50 am
JNB
-
MCI
2 stops44h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/307:47 pm
MCI
-
JNB
2 stops30h 13m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/102:45 pm
JNB
-
MCI
2 stops30h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 5/305:11 pm
MCI
-
JNB
2 stops33h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 6/107:25 pm
JNB
-
MCI
2 stops28h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,238
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/91:20 pm
MCI
-
JNB
2 stops37h 05m
British Airways
Sat 5/169:15 pm
JNB
-
MCI
2 stops27h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,249
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/212:35 pm
MCI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 2/178:50 pm
CPT
-
MCI
1 stop31h 16m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$1,255
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/210:00 am
MCI
-
CPT
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/178:50 pm
CPT
-
MCI
2 stops25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/88:01 pm
MCI
-
JNB
2 stops27h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 5/169:15 pm
JNB
-
MCI
2 stops29h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,264
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 8/106:33 pm
MCI
-
JNB
2 stops53h 27m
British Airways
Wed 8/199:15 pm
JNB
-
MCI
2 stops27h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 1/18$1,280
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 10/1811:00 am
MCI
-
JNB
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/311:45 pm
JNB
-
MCI
2 stops39h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/210:00 am
MCI
-
CPT
2 stops22h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 2/178:50 pm
CPT
-
MCI
1 stop26h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/410:00 am
MCI
-
CPT
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 2/88:50 pm
CPT
-
MCI
1 stop31h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,299

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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,216
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$1,081
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,284
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to South Africa that are best for you.

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Kansas CityJohannesburg

MCI - JNB

MCIJNB

Kansas City

Mon 3/30

7:47 pm-9:00 am

2 stops30h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/10

2:45 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$1,235

Kansas CityJohannesburg

MCI - JNB

MCIJNB

Kansas City

Sat 5/30

5:11 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

9:15 pm-4:39 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,239

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

8:50 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop31h 16m

$1,255

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

10:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

8:50 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$1,260

Kansas CityJohannesburg

MCI - JNB

MCIJNB

Kansas City

Fri 5/8

8:01 pm-7:00 am

2 stops27h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/16

9:15 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,264

Kansas CityJohannesburg

MCI - JNB

MCIJNB

Kansas City

Sat 5/23

7:44 pm-9:25 am

2 stops30h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/5

7:25 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops27h 22m

$1,264

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

1:22 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$1,294

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Mon 2/2

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

8:50 pm-3:04 pm

1 stop26h 14m

$1,294

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Sun 2/1

1:22 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$1,294

Kansas CityCape Town

MCI - CPT

MCICPT

Kansas City

Wed 2/4

1:22 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$1,294

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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 $996). Flying from Kansas City to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,606). 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 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 January 21, 2026.
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
8,088 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
8,088 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
9,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • 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 19h 35m. 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 - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or Kansas City - Cape Town Intl 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 $996). Flying from Kansas City to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,606). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,519Average$2,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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