How long is the flight from South Africa to Tennessee?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Ethiopian Air can get you from South Africa to Tennessee in just under 24h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 22m. There are 13612 km between South Africa and Tennessee. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Tennessee one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 463 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from R14 887 and American Airlines from R15 244 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tennessee ranges from 81.0 - 139.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 139.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit Tennessee when rainfall is around 81.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tennessee, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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

When flying from South Africa to Tennessee, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Tennessee that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Tennessee flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Tennessee?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Tennessee.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Tennessee?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Tennessee 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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Round-trip from	R17 010
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R21 007

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South Africa to Tennessee

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tennessee (average of R16 994). Flying from South Africa to Tennessee in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 345). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Tennessee?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Tennessee is 14 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tennessee

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,United Airlines, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Tennessee by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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1 575 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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7,4

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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7,3

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

American Airlines

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Tennessee?
United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Ethiopian Air can get you from South Africa to Tennessee in just under 24h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 22m. There are 13612 km between South Africa and Tennessee. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Tennessee one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 463 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from R14 887 and American Airlines from R15 244 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Tennessee that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Tennessee flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Tennessee?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Tennessee.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Tennessee?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tennessee (average of R16 994). Flying from South Africa to Tennessee in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 345). 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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KLM	CheapestR9 358	AverageR20 294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 841	AverageR19 858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 031	AverageR20 935	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	CheapestR15 474	AverageR21 168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 855	AverageR20 829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR20 940	AverageR24 777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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The best time to book flights from South Africa to Tennessee is 14 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tennessee

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,United Airlines, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Tennessee by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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