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$708+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — JNB
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Knoxville to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated January 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,136
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$708
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,271
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 3/15:47 pm
TYS
-
JNB
2 stops33h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 3/810:00 pm
JNB
-
TYS
2 stops31h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,136
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 4/285:06 pm
TYS
-
JNB
2 stops31h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 5/199:15 pm
JNB
-
TYS
2 stops28h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 5/236:05 pm
TYS
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 6/57:25 pm
JNB
-
TYS
2 stops28h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 1/244:44 pm
TYS
-
JNB
2 stops31h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 2/1410:00 pm
JNB
-
TYS
2 stops29h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,337
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 6/16:33 pm
TYS
-
JNB
2 stops30h 27m
British Airways
Sat 6/139:15 pm
JNB
-
TYS
2 stops26h 56m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$1,350
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 6/106:33 pm
TYS
-
JNB
2 stops30h 27m
British Airways
Wed 7/157:25 pm
JNB
-
TYS
2 stops30h 03m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$1,360
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/55:14 pm
TYS
-
JNB
2 stops58h 11m
British Airways
Sun 2/810:00 pm
JNB
-
TYS
2 stops31h 54m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$1,408
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sat 2/285:25 am
TYS
-
CPT
2 stops53h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/712:35 pm
CPT
-
TYS
2 stops32h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/13$1,523
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sat 2/282:21 pm
TYS
-
CPT
2 stops40h 24m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 3/71:50 pm
CPT
-
TYS
3 stops31h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/13$1,538
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 4/289:40 am
TYS
-
JNB
3 stops40h 55m
Air Canada
Tue 5/197:25 pm
JNB
-
TYS
3 stops44h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/14$1,658
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/75:14 pm
TYS
-
CPT
2 stops34h 06m
American Airlines
Fri 2/138:50 pm
CPT
-
TYS
2 stops52h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,729
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/611:55 am
TYS
-
CPT
2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Fri 2/139:30 pm
CPT
-
TYS
1 stop24h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$1,736

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville 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 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to South Africa that are best for you.

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KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/23

6:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/5

7:25 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops28h 46m

$1,263

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/1

6:33 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/13

9:15 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,350

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 6/10

6:33 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/15

7:25 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops30h 03m

$1,360

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/5

5:14 pm-10:25 am

2 stops58h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

10:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,408

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/28

5:25 am-5:30 pm

2 stops53h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/7

12:35 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$1,523

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/28

2:21 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops40h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/7

1:50 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$1,538

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/7

5:14 pm-10:20 am

2 stops34h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

8:50 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops52h 23m

$1,729

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/6

11:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/13

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,736

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/28

2:59 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

9:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,774

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 1/31

4:06 pm-8:05 am

2 stops32h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

8:50 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$1,789

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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 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Knoxville to South Africa, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to South Africa?

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from Knoxville.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Knoxville to South Africa in about 30h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 38m. There are 8438 mi between Knoxville and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Knoxville 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 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,120Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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