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$1,257+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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$1,257
(American Airlines)
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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/297:43 pmTYS - CPT
2 stops34h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/58:35 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops31h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,315
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:10 amTYS - JNB
2 stops45h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 9/191:55 pmJNB - TYS
2 stops39h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/13$1,648
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:45 amTYS - JNB
2 stops25h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/192:30 pmJNB - TYS
3 stops30h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,710
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:45 amTYS - CPT
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/52:35 pmCPT - TYS
3 stops31h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,727
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:25 pmTYS - CPT
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Sun 12/286:45 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops32h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 9/13$1,843
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:25 pmTYS - CPT
1 stop37h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:50 pmCPT - TYS
1 stop21h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,858
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 12/165:03 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops31h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:00 pmJNB - TYS
2 stops28h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,882
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/163:19 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops36h 06mBritish Airways
Tue 12/3010:00 pmJNB - TYS
2 stops30h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/12$1,982
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:16 pmTYS - CPT
1 stop19h 59mDelta
Wed 11/511:45 pmCPT - TYS
2 stops31h 01mDelta
Deal found 9/14$2,093
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:14 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops35h 21mBritish Airways
Wed 12/317:35 pmJNB - TYS
2 stops31h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11$2,177
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:03 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/302:30 pmJNB - TYS
3 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$2,606
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/172:30 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops39h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/312:30 pmJNB - TYS
3 stops31h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$2,629

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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

Thu 3/12

8:31 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

10:00 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$1,257

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 10/29

7:43 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

8:35 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,315

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/12

5:50 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

2:30 pm-2:42 pm

3 stops30h 12m

$1,445

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 12/12

7:25 pm-7:40 am

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/28

6:45 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,843

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 12/12

7:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/28

8:50 pm-10:56 am

1 stop21h 06m

$1,858

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/12

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

7:40 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$1,943

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 10/29

5:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

11:45 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$2,093

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS - CPT

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 12/12

6:18 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops40h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/28

3:25 pm-2:48 pm

3 stops54h 23m

$3,616

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/11

2:16 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/18

9:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$5,965

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/11

2:41 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/18

9:55 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop24h 36m

$12,421

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TYS to ZA?

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

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 September 15, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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, Ethiopian Air, and Lufthansa fly from Knoxville to South Africa in about 25h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h. 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Knoxville to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,477Average$2,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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