How long is the flight from Tennessee to South Africa?

The flight from Tennessee 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 Knoxville (a popular airport in Tennessee) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 29h 22m on average. If you fly from Blountville (another popular airport in Tennessee) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 33h 12m.

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, United Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Tennessee according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Cathay Pacific, SWISS, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Tennessee to South Africa

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

Prices for flights from Tennessee to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to South Africa.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tennessee 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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10:28 am - 8:20 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 52m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 5:47 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

39h 57m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 17

8:50 am - 8:20 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 8:06 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 16m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,325Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14

4:38 pm - 3:35 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 11:47 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

34h 27m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,473Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

11:35 am - 3:35 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 pm - 10:51 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

40h 06m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,513Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

10:15 am - 9:25 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

8:05 pm - 4:39 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

27h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,571Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

5:45 am - 3:20 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:50 pm - 3:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

25h 45m1 stop Newark

$1,641United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

10:42 am - 3:20 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:50 pm - 3:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

25h 45m1 stop Newark

$1,645United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

11:52 am - 9:25 pmMEM Memphis-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 33m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

8:05 pm - 5:03 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MEM Memphis

27h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,682Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13

6:40 pm - 10:25 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 pm - 4:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

29h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,725British Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 17

5:40 pm - 10:25 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

7:35 pm - 4:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

29h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,729British Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 17

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10:30 am - 3:55 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 9:21 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 21m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,410Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

10:30 am - 3:55 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

11:00 pm - 9:21 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

42h 21m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,410Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

4:00 pm - 9:10 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 10:31 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

34h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,444Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

4:00 pm - 9:10 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 10:31 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

34h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,444Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

10:58 am - 7:00 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

10:00 pm - 4:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

26h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$2,155British Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

10:58 am - 7:00 amBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

10:00 pm - 4:40 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

26h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$2,155British Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

9:30 am - 7:40 pmBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 pm - 3:04 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

25h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,234Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

9:30 am - 7:40 pmBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 pm - 3:04 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

25h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,234Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

8:31 am - 6:30 pmBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 59m1 stop Newark

10:00 pm - 4:28 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

26h 28m1 stop Newark

$2,234United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

8:31 am - 6:30 pmBNA Nashville Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 59m1 stop Newark

10:00 pm - 4:28 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BNA Nashville Intl

26h 28m1 stop Newark

$2,234United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Nov 24

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Cathay Pacific flights from Tennessee to South Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 22

MEM5:37 pmMemphis

53h 48m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 29

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

44h 05m

2 stops

MEM11:05 pmMemphis

$1,502

Cathay Pacific

Nov 23

MEM5:56 pmMemphis

53h 29m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 29

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 35m

2 stops

MEM9:35 pmMemphis

$1,528

Cathay Pacific

Nov 23

MEM5:56 pmMemphis

53h 29m

2 stops

JNB7:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 29

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 35m

2 stops

MEM9:35 pmMemphis

$1,530

Etihad Airways flights from Tennessee to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Tennessee to South Africa flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Nov 5

BNA8:50 amNashville Intl

39h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 14

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 16m

2 stops

BNA8:06 pmNashville Intl

$1,325

Etihad Airways

Oct 28

BNA8:50 amNashville Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 18m

2 stops

BNA8:08 pmNashville Intl

$1,340

Etihad Airways

Oct 30

BNA8:50 amNashville Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 16m

2 stops

BNA8:06 pmNashville Intl

$1,348

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NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/31

10:28 am-8:20 am

2 stops37h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/17

9:50 am-5:47 pm

2 stops39h 57m

$1,316

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/5

8:50 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/14

9:50 am-8:06 pm

2 stops42h 16m

$1,325

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 10/29

4:38 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops40h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

8:20 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops34h 27m

$1,473

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/30

11:35 am-3:35 pm

2 stops46h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/6

1:45 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops40h 06m

$1,513

NashvilleCape Town

BNA Nashville Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BNACPT

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/16

10:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

8:05 pm-4:39 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,571

KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - CPT Cape Town Intl

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 10/15

5:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/19

7:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,641

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KnoxvilleCape Town

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - CPT Cape Town Intl

TYSCPT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 10/15

10:42 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/19

7:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,645

MemphisCape Town

MEM Memphis - CPT Cape Town Intl

MEMCPT

Memphis

Mon 10/5

11:52 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:05 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop27h 58m

$1,682

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/31

6:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/17

7:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,725

NashvilleJohannesburg

BNA Nashville Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BNAJNB

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/31

5:40 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/17

7:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,729

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Tennessee to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,441. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Tennessee averaging around $1,486.

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You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Tennessee to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$763
Fastest flight time	22h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Tennessee in the past 72 hours is $763. The best round-trip flight deal from Tennessee to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,316.

The fastest flight from Tennessee to South Africa takes 22h 15m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Tennessee to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Tennessee to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to South Africa?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,008	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,230 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,008	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,229 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,132	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,584 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,236	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,078 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,418	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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