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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kentucky from R11 072

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SDF
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kentucky
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 12 November 2025.

Tue 16/1220:50CPT - CVG
2 stops31h 37mDelta
Fri 16/111:52CVG - CPT
2 stops27h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/11R20 741
Tue 16/1220:50CPT - CVG
1 stop20h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/116:20CVG - CPT
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11R28 801
Tue 16/1215:20CPT - CVG
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/118:40CVG - CPT
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R44 272

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated 12 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 414

One-way from

R11 072

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 771
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 59m total
  • South Africa to Kentucky
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26/11
  • 26/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 36m total
  • South Africa to Kentucky
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R10 044 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 162 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Kentucky that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kentucky that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-16:49

2 stops25h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

17:15-10:25

2 stops34h 10m

R18 414

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 218

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-16:49

2 stops25h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

17:15-10:25

2 stops34h 10m

R19 406

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

20:50-21:27

2 stops31h 37m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 16/1

11:52-21:55

2 stops27h 03m

R20 741

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:45-17:30

2 stops28h 45m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

14:23-12:10

2 stops37h 47m

R22 932

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

22:10-23:19

2 stops33h 09m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

18:25-12:10

1 stop33h 45m

R24 061

Cape TownNashville

CPT - BNA

CPTBNA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-17:03

1 stop27h 33m

Nashville Intl

Mon 9/2

10:48-19:15

1 stop24h 27m

R28 528

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 144

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-20:02

2 stops29h 32m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

16:06-19:00

1 stop19h 54m

R31 180

Cape TownCincinnati

CPT - CVG

CPTCVG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-10:45

1 stop20h 55m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 8/2

16:00-18:00

1 stop19h 00m

R32 549

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Best time to book a flight from 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 R15 590). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 627). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Kentucky. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kentucky. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kentucky. Reviews last updated 12 November 2025.
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
1 410 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 410 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

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
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 486 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 015 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 513 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Kentucky?

    For as low as R18 414, 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.

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  • 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 590). Flying from South Africa to Kentucky in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 627). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Kentucky. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 707AverageR17 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 794AverageR19 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 615AverageR20 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 711AverageR19 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 730AverageR17 779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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