How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kentucky?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Kentucky in 30h 08m. Fly via British Airways or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Kentucky are separated by a distance of 13580 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kentucky ranges from 79.0 - 135.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 135.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Kentucky when rainfall is around 79.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kentucky, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Kentucky?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Kentucky, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or KLM.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Kentucky?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Kentucky. Flights to Kentucky from Johannesburg in February are about R20 599 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R16 643.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Kentucky that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Kentucky flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kentucky?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Kentucky?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Kentucky by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R18 549+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Kentucky

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Kentucky

Round-trip from	R18 549
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R22 802

British Airways
5/2-9/2
4 total stops
65h 19m total
Johannesburg to Kentucky

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 490 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 625 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Kentucky that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 August 2025.

Thu 5/222:00JNB - TYS

2 stops32h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 9/218:51TYS - JNB

2 stops32h 34mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/8R18 549

Thu 5/221:30JNB - TYS

2 stops30h 08mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 9/214:30TYS - JNB

1 stop21h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 18/8R31 856

Thu 5/221:30JNB - TYS

2 stops31h 13mDelta

Mon 9/216:00TYS - JNB

1 stop20h 00mDelta

Deal found 19/8R32 050

Thu 5/28:20JNB - TYS

3 stops37h 22mEthiopian Air

Mon 9/25:50TYS - JNB

2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R33 674

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Thu 5/2

22:00-23:45

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Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

18:51-10:25

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JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

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2 stops31h 13m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:20-14:42

3 stops37h 22m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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2 stops24h 15m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to Kentucky by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 928 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

657 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 289 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 388 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kentucky?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Kentucky in 30h 08m. Fly via British Airways or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Kentucky are separated by a distance of 13580 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Kentucky that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Kentucky flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kentucky?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kentucky.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Kentucky?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Kentucky 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 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kentucky

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR16 533	AverageR20 353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR17 184	AverageR23 735	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR17 184	AverageR18 606	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 234	AverageR20 412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR17 253	AverageR18 335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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