How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?

For as low as R19 158, American Airlines can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 25h 49m. 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.

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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 4 November 2025.

Wed 11/322:00JNB - TYS

2 stops28h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sun 15/320:31TYS - JNB

2 stops29h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/11R17 306

Thu 5/222:00JNB - TYS

2 stops25h 49mBritish Airways

Mon 9/217:15TYS - JNB

2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/11R19 158

Thu 5/221:30CPT - BNA

2 stops26h 58mDelta

Mon 9/29:24BNA - CPT

1 stop25h 51mDelta

Deal found 1/11R29 265

Thu 5/221:30CPT - BNA

1 stop27h 33mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 9/215:55BNA - CPT

1 stop19h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 1/11R29 559

Wed 4/220:50CPT - CVG

1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/216:00CVG - CPT

1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/11R32 691

Thu 5/214:25CPT - BNA

3 stops33h 56mKenya Airways

Mon 9/27:00BNA - CPT

3 stops46h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/11R35 945

Wed 4/220:35CPT - CVG

2 stops30h 41mBritish Airways

Sun 8/220:50CVG - CPT

2 stops34h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/11R19 296

Thu 5/220:45CPT - BNA

2 stops32h 53mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/27:11BNA - CPT

2 stops40h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/11R22 775

Wed 11/320:15JNB - TYS

3 stops44h 33mAir Canada

Sun 15/39:40TYS - JNB

3 stops41h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 4/11R48 942

Thu 5/222:10CPT - BNA

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Mon 9/216:32BNA - CPT

2 stops31h 33mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/11R24 194

Wed 4/220:35CPT - CVG

2 stops30h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/220:50CVG - CPT

1 stop28h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/11R24 904

Wed 4/220:50CPT - CVG

2 stops32h 03mDelta

Sun 8/218:04CVG - CPT

1 stop18h 11mDelta

Deal found 1/11R29 282

Thu 5/221:30JNB - TYS

2 stops27h 24mDelta

Mon 9/216:06TYS - JNB

1 stop19h 54mDelta

Deal found 1/11R31 324

Wed 11/321:55JNB - TYS

1 stop31h 49mDelta

Sun 15/316:00TYS - JNB

2 stops34h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/11R31 376

One-way flights from South Africa to Kentucky
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Mon 17/1119:05JNB - TYS

2 stops48h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11R13 603

Sat 27/1217:15CPT - BNA

3 stops49h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/11R15 143

Sat 27/1220:50CPT - BNA

1 stop20h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/11R20 664

Tue 10/220:50CPT - BNA

2 stops31h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/11R54 618

Tue 10/214:25CPT - BNA

3 stops28h 21mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/11R54 982

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kentucky

Round-trip from	R17 306
One-way from	R13 603
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 272

American Airlines
11/3-15/3
4 total stops
57h 43m total
South Africa to Kentucky

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17/11
2 total stops
48h 52m total
South Africa to Kentucky

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R6 072 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 921 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

22:00-20:39

2 stops28h 39m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 15/3

20:31-7:35

2 stops29h 04m

R17 306

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 158

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:35-20:16

2 stops30h 41m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 8/2

20:50-14:35

2 stops34h 45m

R19 296

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:45-21:38

2 stops32h 53m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

7:11-8:05

2 stops40h 54m

R22 775

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

22:10-17:30

2 stops27h 20m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

16:32-8:05

2 stops31h 33m

R24 194

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:35-20:16

2 stops30h 41m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 8/2

20:50-8:05

1 stop28h 15m

R24 904

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-16:28

2 stops26h 58m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

9:24-19:15

1 stop25h 51m

R29 265

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

R29 282

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-17:03

1 stop27h 33m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

15:55-19:15

1 stop19h 20m

R29 559

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-17:54

2 stops27h 24m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

16:06-19:00

1 stop19h 54m

R31 324

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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 766). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 825). 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

1 405 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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 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.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

671 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 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

1 482 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 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

8 998 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 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

7 495 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 405 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 R19 158, American Airlines can have you in Kentucky from South Africa in 25h 49m. 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 766). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 825). 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 884	AverageR17 861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR15 972	AverageR20 158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 802	AverageR20 472	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 900	AverageR20 061	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR16 919	AverageR17 979	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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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.

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