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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Kentucky to South Africa

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 33h 55m on average. If you fly from Lexington (another popular airport in Kentucky) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 36h 59m.

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 2 operators available for flights from Kentucky to South Africa as of October 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.

$1,382 Cheap Flights from Kentucky to South Africa in 2026/27

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5:29 am - 8:20 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 5:27 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

38h 37m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,382Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

11:14 am - 8:20 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 5:27 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

38h 37m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,396Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

11:14 am - 9:10 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 11:48 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

34h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,436Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

10:13 am - 7:25 amSDF Louisville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 12:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDF Louisville Intl

44h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,449Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

5:29 am - 7:25 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 am - 11:49 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

42h 49m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,449Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 14

1:30 pm - 6:35 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 3:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

25h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,526Delta

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 8

5:55 pm - 6:35 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 5:09 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

27h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,530Delta

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 8

5:48 pm - 6:35 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 47m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 5:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

27h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,541Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 8

1:30 pm - 6:35 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 3:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

25h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,556Delta

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 8

8:10 pm - 12:10 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

8:40 pm - 6:43 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

29h 03m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$1,895American Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 15

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Air Canada flights from Kentucky to South Africa

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Air Canada

Mar 2

LEX11:10 amLexington Blue Grass

39h 30m

3 stops

JNB9:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 14

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 12m

3 stops

LEX11:52 pmLexington Blue Grass

$2,118

Air Canada

Oct 20

LEX1:56 pmLexington Blue Grass

36h 39m

3 stops

JNB8:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

47h 33m

3 stops

LEX1:13 pmLexington Blue Grass

$2,155

Air Canada

Nov 16

SDF2:10 pmLouisville Intl

36h 50m

3 stops

JNB10:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 07m

3 stops

SDF8:52 pmLouisville Intl

$2,173

Qatar Airways flights from Kentucky to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Kentucky to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Oct 20

LEX11:14 amLexington Blue Grass

39h 56m

2 stops

JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB8:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 28m

2 stops

LEX11:48 pmLexington Blue Grass

$1,436

Qatar Airways

Jan 28

LEX11:55 amLexington Blue Grass

37h 45m

2 stops

JNB8:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 1

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 11m

2 stops

LEX11:56 pmLexington Blue Grass

$1,546

Qatar Airways

Jan 31

SDF9:04 amLouisville Intl

42h 26m

2 stops

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Feb 4

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

33h 53m

2 stops

SDF3:28 pmLouisville Intl

$1,971

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LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/20

5:29 am-8:20 am

2 stops44h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

9:50 am-5:27 pm

2 stops38h 37m

$1,382

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/20

11:14 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

9:50 am-5:27 pm

2 stops38h 37m

$1,396

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/20

11:14 am-9:10 am

2 stops39h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

8:20 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$1,436

LouisvilleJohannesburg

SDF Louisville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SDFJNB

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/16

10:13 am-7:25 am

2 stops38h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/23

11:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops44h 15m

$1,449

LexingtonJohannesburg

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LEXJNB

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 3/2

5:29 am-7:25 am

2 stops42h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/14

11:00 am-11:49 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$1,449

LexingtonCape Town

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - CPT Cape Town Intl

LEXCPT

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/28

1:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/8

8:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,526

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LexingtonCape Town

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - CPT Cape Town Intl

LEXCPT

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/28

5:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/8

8:50 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$1,530

LexingtonCape Town

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - CPT Cape Town Intl

LEXCPT

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 1/29

5:48 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops41h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/8

8:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,541

LexingtonCape Town

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - CPT Cape Town Intl

LEXCPT

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/28

1:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/8

8:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,556

LexingtonCape Town

LEX Lexington Blue Grass - CPT Cape Town Intl

LEXCPT

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 11/30

8:10 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/15

8:40 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,895

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, October 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 March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Kentucky averaging around $0.

Can stopping save me money on Kentucky to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a Kentucky to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$1,763
Fastest flight time	17h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is $1,763. The best round-trip flight deal from Kentucky to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,382.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to South Africa takes 17h 40m

There are no direct flights from Kentucky to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Kentucky to South Africa.

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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 2 operators available for flights from Kentucky to South Africa as of October 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,246	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,130 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,813	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,626 reviews		Search Delta flights

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