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$832+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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SDF — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,196
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$832
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,386
From Kentucky to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:58 amCVG - JNB
2 stops42h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/49:50 amJNB - CVG
2 stops37h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 12/37:09 pmLEX - JNB
2 stops29h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/147:45 pmJNB - LEX
2 stops32h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 11/185:49 pmBNA - JNB
2 stops29h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/2810:05 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops27h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/239:25 pmBNA - CPT
1 stop30h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:55 pmCPT - BNA
2 stops32h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,201
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/237:08 amBNA - JNB
2 stops44h 27mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/305:50 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/232:17 pmBNA - JNB
1 stop20h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/303:05 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops25h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,260
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:30 pmBNA - JNB
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:25 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops50h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,270
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 9/249:25 pmBNA - JNB
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 11/1210:05 pmJNB - BNA
1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,280
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 10/69:50 pmCVG - JNB
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 10/199:15 pmJNB - CVG
1 stop28h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/173:49 pmCVG - JNB
2 stops33h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/297:25 pmJNB - CVG
2 stops26h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,296
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 11/156:45 pmBNA - CPT
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 12/62:00 pmCPT - BNA
2 stops34h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,299
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/65:33 pmCVG - JNB
2 stops40h 37mQatar Airways
Sun 10/191:55 pmJNB - CVG
2 stops32h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,342

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to South Africa that are best for you.

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Kentucky

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX - JNB

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/3

7:09 pm-7:30 am

2 stops29h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/14

7:45 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,196

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/18

5:49 pm-7:30 am

2 stops29h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/28

10:05 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$1,196

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/23

7:08 am-10:35 am

2 stops44h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

5:50 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,231

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/23

2:17 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

3:05 pm-9:16 am

2 stops25h 11m

$1,260

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/24

12:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

8:25 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops50h 38m

$1,270

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/24

9:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

10:05 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,280

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF - JNB

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/24

6:41 pm-9:25 am

2 stops32h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/3

9:15 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$1,444

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/15

6:09 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops39h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/23

1:55 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,455

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 7/25

6:42 am-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/1

8:05 pm-11:08 am

1 stop21h 03m

$1,462

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 7/3

9:32 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/12

6:50 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$1,532

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kentucky to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Kentucky to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 KY to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France from Kentucky to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kentucky to South Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $832 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $884 and Ethiopian Air from $1,024 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Kentucky to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 airline flying from Kentucky to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kentucky 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,726Average$2,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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