How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?

For as low as R22 813, KLM can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 27h 47m. The distance between South Africa and Kentucky is about 13385 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KY?

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

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

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2026.

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Round-trip from	R18 323
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R22 596

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30/11-31/12
4 total stops
55h 08m total
South Africa to Kentucky

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Mon 30/11

23:55-21:17

2 stops28h 22m

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21:40-21:42

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13:01-22:25

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDF Louisville Intl

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19:35-21:37

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Louisville Intl

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13:14-10:25

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23:55-10:19

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19:45-20:52

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10:27-9:40

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KLM

7,8

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1 580 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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7,8

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8,0

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7,4

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8,0

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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7,3

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7,8

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1 580 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

American Airlines

7,0

Good

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1 580 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 255 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 580 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?
For as low as R22 813, KLM can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 27h 47m. The distance between South Africa and Kentucky is about 13385 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kentucky that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kentucky flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kentucky?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Kentucky.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kentucky?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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KLM	CheapestR16 059	AverageR18 867	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
American Airlines	CheapestR16 386	AverageR18 144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 434	AverageR19 171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR18 229	AverageR23 945	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR20 740	AverageR24 443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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