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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to South Africa flights

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What are the cheapest fares from Louisville to South Africa right now?

The cheapest fares from Louisville to South Africa on KAYAK in the last week were to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,438 round-trip, and to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,761 round-trip.

Which airport in South Africa is the cheapest to fly to from Louisville?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into South Africa are:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,480
• Cape Town Intl (CPT) from $1,707

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to South Africa?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to South Africa, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 53% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Louisville to South Africa?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to South Africa during the evening with average prices of $1,515. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $2,449.

Key details for Louisville to South Africa flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$1,438
Beat the crowds with an average 62% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 54% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Louisville to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Your Louisville to South Africa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Louisville to South Africa?

    Yes. Fares from Louisville to South Africa are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,465 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Louisville to South Africa?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Louisville to South Africa have ranged from $1,465 to $2,316.

  • What are the main airports serving South Africa?

    Flights to South Africa use two main airports, Cape Town Intl (CPT) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Louisville to South Africa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Louisville to South Africa. However, Delta offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Louisville to South Africa?

    On flights from Louisville to South Africa you can only book Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in South Africa?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in South Africa include:

    • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    • Camps Bay Beach
    • Sea Point Pavilion
    • Sandton Convention Centre

Your guide to booking Louisville to South Africa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for September when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 53% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Louisville. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in East London, which is the most popular destination in South Africa. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Louisville to South Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Louisville to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8636 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

The cabin and bathroom experience was poor as the cabin and bathroom were dirty and showed signs of an older plane that had not been updated for Customer’s, comfort and health. There was gum on my seat when I arrived and dirt spots around the fan and light controls. The flight was almost entirely full, so there was no way I could be moved from my seat. Th bathroom had the peeling paint.

4.0 OkayChinemere, Oct 2026
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The cabin and bathroom experience was poor as the cabin and bathroom were dirty and showed signs of an older plane that had not been updated for Customer’s, comfort and health. There was gum on my seat when I arrived and dirt spots around the fan and light controls. The flight was almost entirely full, so there was no way I could be moved from my seat. Th bathroom had the peeling paint.

Wifi worked inconsistently; outlet to charge computer did not work.

Gate agent in LAS named Juliett should win an award for excellent customer service.

Gate agent and flight attendants were efficient, but more stern than warm.

No snacks not been water was offered I fly weekly and have to select Economy or extra comfort per business rules but will choose American at least they offer mid seat class passengers water. on short flights. The WIFI was awful on the plane as well. The thing I can not figure out is why you treat business class people this way we spend more money that your one trip first class passengers cumulative than others maybe look at the company name of the people flying and treat us better as there are thousands of us flying weekly and choose what airline we want to select.

The boarding agent guy in Lexington on 7/23 that boarded the flights to Atlanta is very rude for working in customer service. I know there were delays but he was dismissive rude and arrogant. Most native Kentucky residents are nice and very cordial he needs to eat a big ole piece of humble pie. I watched him be rude to several people and as much as he could of filled up a delayed flight to save you money and he was so rude to people it was ridiculous. Next no water or snacks on short flights is awful 1st you delay a flight then do not even offer water on the flight.. No thanks I like delta better but I travel ever week and to be treated like this might as well fly American at least they offer water and have better rewards.

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

The crew was very polite as I have a few handicaps and everything was made pleasant. Check-in was easy as I was brought on board by the wheelchair assistant. One flight attendant did make sure my personal item was carefully stored under the seat in front of me. I was made to feel welcome as a customer as I made my first trip with a few disabilities. Entertainment and wifi worked quite well. The only food service were snacks and drinks. Those were okay. Overall it was a very smooth flight and encouraged me to use Delta again.

Staff are polite,and even offer us to tag our baggages upon seeing us from the entry

Internet is much improved, which is very important to me a s a business traveler. The off boarding of the plane was fantastic. Very quick and very orderly. We had to check our carry-ons before we got on the plane and they were retrieved and available to us very quickly. We left on time and arrived early. All very good things

Better perks for corporate employees whom travel often and spend a lot of money with the airlines. Snacks were terrible chips crackers are ideas. Flight and crew were great comfort was fine entertainment not so great so so called status members means nothing

Flight had mechanical issues and it was delayed 30 mins - some of us boarded and then had to deplane.

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

Better snacks but flight and crew were amazing on this flight

The AA app really sucks ... Every flight & connecting flights were delayed over 30 mins. One connecting flight on American Eagle said it was delayed in its arrival ... when it was actually parked across from the gate for over 1 hr before they pulled it to the gate. Seats in the economy/ main cabin are packed together like sardines ... no leg room.

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

They needed to de-ice the plane. Apparently airlines have a problem keeping their de-icing vehicles in good repair. After we backed away from the gate we sat and didn't move for nearly an hour. Nearly an HOUR with minimal communication from the flight crew. Eventually the sun took care of what American Airlines could not and melted the minimal ice. We finally took of a hour late which, in turn, jacked up our connection in Chicago.

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