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$848+ Cheap flights from Kentucky 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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to South Africa

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 December 23, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:44 pmBNA - JNB
1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/268:15 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops34h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,903
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/243:44 pmSDF - JNB
2 stops32h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:00 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops31h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,987
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:20 pmLEX - CPT
2 stops63h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1812:35 pmCPT - LEX
2 stops32h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,004
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:00 amCVG - JNB
2 stops30h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/272:30 pmJNB - CVG
3 stops29h 47mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$2,030
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:19 pmCVG - JNB
2 stops32h 36mSWISS
Sat 12/2710:00 pmJNB - CVG
1 stop24h 33mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$2,081
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:06 pmCVG - JNB
1 stop17h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 12/279:55 pmJNB - CVG
1 stop29h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/21$2,193
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:01 amBNA - JNB
2 stops30h 09mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/2611:00 pmJNB - BNA
3 stops43h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/20$2,368
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/248:05 amSDF - JNB
2 stops41h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 12/318:20 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops30h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/22$2,631
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:37 amLEX - CPT
1 stop25h 38mDelta
Sun 1/189:30 pmCPT - LEX
1 stop19h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/21$2,698
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/243:44 pmSDF - JNB
1 stop19h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:45 pmJNB - SDF
2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$3,279
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:00 pmSDF - JNB
3 stops36h 30mAir Canada
Wed 12/318:15 pmJNB - SDF
3 stops44h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 12/22$6,068
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/2910:35 amBNA - JNB
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/98:15 pmJNB - BNA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$7,320

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,122
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$848
(Ovago)

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,705
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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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to South Africa that are best for you.

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NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/10

3:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/25

10:00 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop27h 46m

$1,122

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/29

3:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

10:00 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop22h 07m

$1,133

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/3

10:39 am-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

9:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,137

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Fri 2/27

4:06 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$1,137

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/11

8:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

9:30 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop28h 53m

$1,193

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/4

10:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

8:50 pm-9:26 am

1 stop20h 36m

$1,197

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/4

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

8:50 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,197

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/25

12:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

8:50 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,282

NashvilleCape Town

BNA - CPT

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/25

10:59 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

9:30 pm-10:13 am

1 stop19h 43m

$1,293

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/15

5:14 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

7:35 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$1,311

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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 December 23, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Kentucky to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kentucky to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kentucky to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kentucky to South Africa flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kentucky to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Kentucky to South Africa can take about 18h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,122. There are 8590 mi between Kentucky and South Africa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kentucky 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.

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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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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