How long is the flight from Kentucky to South Africa?

The flight from Kentucky to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Louisville (a popular airport in Kentucky) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 32h 42m on average. If you fly from Lexington (another popular airport in Kentucky) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 34h 40m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kentucky to South Africa?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Kentucky to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Kentucky to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to South Africa?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Kentucky to South Africa as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:24 pm - 4:00 am

CVG

JNB

33h 36m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 4:52 pm

JNB

CVG

34h 12m

2 stops

$1,184Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

12:24 pm - 4:00 am

CVG

JNB

33h 36m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 10:47 am

JNB

CVG

43h 52m

2 stops

$1,299Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

12:05 pm - 8:20 am

LEX

JNB

38h 15m

2 stops

9:50 am - 6:21 pm

JNB

LEX

39h 31m

2 stops

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

6:49 am - 8:20 am

LEX

JNB

43h 31m

2 stops

9:50 am - 5:38 pm

JNB

LEX

38h 48m

2 stops

$1,321Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

11:23 am - 4:00 am

BNA

JNB

33h 37m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 9:41 pm

JNB

BNA

32h 51m

2 stops

$1,380Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 19

11:50 am - 6:30 pm

CVG

JNB

24h 40m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 4:58 pm

JNB

CVG

27h 38m

2 stops

$1,616SWISS

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

6:30 pm - 11:05 am

CVG

JNB

34h 35m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 3:09 pm

JNB

CVG

27h 09m

1 stop

$1,643Air France

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

7:59 pm - 7:40 pm

CVG

JNB

17h 41m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 9:04 pm

JNB

CVG

29h 09m

1 stop

$1,665Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

7:25 am - 6:30 pm

CVG

JNB

29h 05m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 4:58 pm

JNB

CVG

27h 38m

2 stops

$1,706SWISS

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

3:54 pm - 7:40 pm

TYS

JNB

21h 46m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 8:05 pm

JNB

TYS

28h 10m

1 stop

$3,665Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Jul 19 - Sat, Aug 1

Lufthansa flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Lufthansa

Aug 16

CVG7:40 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

28h 50m

1 stop

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 31

JNB8:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

45h 12m

2 stops

CVG11:57 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,687

Lufthansa

May 22

CVG8:00 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

52h 40m

2 stops

JNB6:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 5

JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

47h 53m

2 stops

CVG1:13 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,792

Lufthansa

Jun 19

CVG10:18 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

41h 12m

2 stops

CPT9:30 amCape Town Intl

Jul 3

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

28h 52m

2 stops

CVG4:52 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,972

Air France flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Air France

Aug 16

CVG5:05 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

36h 00m

1 stop

JNB11:05 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 31

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

1 stop

CVG3:10 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,803

Air France

Jun 10

CVG5:00 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 17

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 14m

1 stop

CVG3:04 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,863

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CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/11

12:24 pm-4:00 am

2 stops33h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/21

12:40 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops34h 12m

$1,184

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/9

12:24 pm-4:00 am

2 stops33h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

8:55 pm-10:47 am

2 stops43h 52m

$1,299

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX - JNB

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/20

12:05 pm-8:20 am

2 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

9:50 am-6:21 pm

2 stops39h 31m

$1,315

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX - JNB

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/20

6:49 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

9:50 am-5:38 pm

2 stops38h 48m

$1,321

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA - JNB

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/5

11:23 am-4:00 am

2 stops33h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

7:50 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops32h 51m

$1,380

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/11

11:50 am-6:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/21

7:20 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$1,616

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/11

6:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/21

6:00 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop27h 09m

$1,643

Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/9

7:59 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

9:55 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop29h 09m

$1,665

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/9

7:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

7:20 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$1,706

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 7/19

3:54 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/1

9:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$3,665

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Kentucky to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. The month of December is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Kentucky averaging around $839.

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Fastest flight time	28h 56m
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The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 28h 56m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Kentucky to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Kentucky to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to South Africa?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Kentucky to South Africa as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Kentucky to South Africa

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,261	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,681 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,813	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,463 reviews		Search Delta flights

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