How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?

For as low as R18 159, American Airlines can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 27h 46m. 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).

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.

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.

R12 424+ 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 17 November 2025.

Thu 5/222:00JNB - TYS

2 stops27h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/217:24TYS - JNB

2 stops34h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/11R18 159

Wed 4/218:55CPT - CVG

2 stops32h 21mBritish Airways

Sun 8/220:50CVG - CPT

2 stops37h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/11R19 012

Sun 22/318:55CPT - CVG

2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 28/317:36CVG - CPT

2 stops35h 14mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/11R25 770

Thu 5/221:30CPT - BNA

1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 9/213:10BNA - CPT

1 stop22h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/11R28 296

Wed 4/220:50CPT - CVG

2 stops32h 03mDelta

Sun 8/218:04CVG - CPT

1 stop18h 11mDelta

Deal found 14/11R28 910

Thu 5/214:25CPT - BNA

3 stops34h 00mKenya Airways

Mon 9/26:50BNA - CPT

3 stops46h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/11R31 795

Wed 4/220:50CPT - CVG

1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/216:00CVG - CPT

1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11R32 290

Thu 5/222:00JNB - TYS

2 stops25h 49mBritish Airways

Mon 9/217:15TYS - JNB

2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/11R19 439

Thu 5/220:45CPT - BNA

2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/218:19BNA - CPT

2 stops33h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/11R22 647

Thu 19/29:00CPT - CVG

2 stops40h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 23/211:45CVG - CPT

2 stops41h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/11R22 391

Sat 21/312:35CPT - CVG

2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 28/312:10CVG - CPT

2 stops40h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/11R26 606

Thu 5/222:10CPT - BNA

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 9/218:25BNA - CPT

1 stop33h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/11R23 876

Thu 19/223:10CPT - CVG

2 stops29h 11mDelta

Mon 23/216:21CVG - CPT

1 stop19h 54mDelta

Deal found 16/11R28 945

Thu 19/221:30CPT - CVG

1 stop28h 34mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 23/212:15CVG - CPT

1 stop24h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/11R30 190

Sat 21/323:45CPT - CVG

2 stops41h 28mDelta

Sat 28/317:50CVG - CPT

1 stop18h 00mDelta

Deal found 16/11R30 446

Sun 22/320:50CPT - CVG

2 stops30h 42mDelta

Sat 28/317:50CVG - CPT

1 stop18h 00mDelta

Deal found 16/11R30 907

Thu 5/221:30JNB - TYS

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Mon 9/214:37TYS - JNB

1 stop21h 23mDelta

Deal found 14/11R30 924

One-way flights from South Africa to Kentucky
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Mon 16/219:00CPT - BNA

2 stops33h 32mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/11R12 424

Mon 16/221:30CPT - BNA

1 stop26h 56mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/11R13 329

Mon 16/217:15CPT - BNA

3 stops58h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11R13 653

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kentucky

Round-trip from	R18 159
One-way from	R12 424
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 725

American Airlines
5/2-9/2
4 total stops
61h 47m total
South Africa to Kentucky

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Qatar Airways
16/2
2 total stops
33h 32m total
South Africa to Kentucky

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R9 975 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 136 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-18:46

2 stops27h 46m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

17:24-10:25

2 stops34h 01m

R18 159

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

18:55-20:16

2 stops32h 21m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 8/2

20:50-17:20

2 stops37h 30m

R19 012

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-16:49

2 stops25h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

17:15-7:35

2 stops31h 20m

R19 439

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

9:00-18:55

2 stops40h 55m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 23/2

11:45-12:10

2 stops41h 25m

R22 391

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:45-17:30

2 stops28h 45m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

18:19-12:10

2 stops33h 51m

R22 647

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

22:10-17:30

2 stops27h 20m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

18:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

R23 876

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

18:55-20:55

2 stops32h 00m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 28/3

17:36-10:50

2 stops35h 14m

R25 770

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

12:35-20:55

2 stops38h 20m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 28/3

12:10-10:50

2 stops40h 40m

R26 606

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-20:15

1 stop30h 45m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

13:10-19:15

1 stop22h 05m

R28 296

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-21:53

2 stops32h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 8/2

18:04-19:15

1 stop18h 11m

R28 910

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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 547). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 578). 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.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Kentucky is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Kentucky, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

673 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 491 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 014 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 529 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 411 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?
For as low as R18 159, American Airlines can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 27h 46m. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kentucky (average of R15 547). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 578). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 664	AverageR17 614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR15 751	AverageR19 878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 569	AverageR20 188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 665	AverageR19 783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR16 684	AverageR17 730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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