How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?

For as low as R16 648, United Airlines can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 24h 02m. The distance between South Africa and Kentucky is about 13378 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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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 10 March 2026.

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Round-trip from	R16 648
One-way from	R12 636
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R20 427

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57h 54m total
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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 R15 566). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 131). 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, andAir France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7,8

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It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Air France

7,4

Good

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2,0

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

United Airlines

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

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It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?
For as low as R16 648, United Airlines can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 24h 02m. The distance between South Africa and Kentucky is about 13378 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 R15 566). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 131). 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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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 280	AverageR17 182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR16 079	AverageR16 822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR16 284	AverageR17 296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 852	AverageR23 893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 169	AverageR18 525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR20 672	AverageR23 904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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