How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?

For as low as R17 612, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 28h 31m. The distance between South Africa and Kentucky is about 13778 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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Round-trip from	R17 612
One-way from	R13 059
Popular in	September
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Average price	R20 447

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48h 03m total
South Africa to Kentucky

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kentucky?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kentucky (average of R17 229). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in June is currently the most expensive (average of R27 169). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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7,8

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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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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

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1 599 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

United Airlines

7,3

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10 487 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 599 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.

American Airlines

7,0

Good

12 234 reviews

KLM

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1 / 20

8,0

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

British Airways

6,7

Okay

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KLM

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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 R17 612, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 28h 31m. The distance between South Africa and Kentucky is about 13778 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kentucky?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kentucky (average of R17 229). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in June is currently the most expensive (average of R27 169). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American Airlines	CheapestR16 436	AverageR18 199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 852	AverageR18 992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 437	AverageR19 186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR18 133	AverageR24 018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR20 804	AverageR24 518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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