How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?

For as low as R17 629, United Airlines can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 27h 43m. The distance between South Africa and Kentucky is about 13580 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.

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?

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Kentucky that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 August 2026.

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Round-trip from	R16 982
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R18 308

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3 total stops
47h 46m total
South Africa to Kentucky

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20:50-15:41

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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22:50-20:24

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kentucky (average of R15 623). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in June is currently the most expensive (average of R27 236). 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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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Kentucky, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

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1 556 reviews

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 556 reviews

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1 556 reviews

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 740 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 556 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 103 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 556 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

American Airlines

7,1

Good

11 902 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 556 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 156 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 556 reviews

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1 / 20

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Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?
For as low as R17 629, United Airlines can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 27h 43m. The distance between South Africa and Kentucky is about 13580 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kentucky (average of R15 623). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in June is currently the most expensive (average of R27 236). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Kentucky

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KLM	CheapestR15 621	AverageR17 042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
American Airlines	CheapestR15 938	AverageR17 648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 574	AverageR23 291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 958	AverageR18 605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR20 174	AverageR23 775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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