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$1,315+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — JNB
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Bloomington to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:19 pm
BMI
-
JNB
2 stops35h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/179:45 am
JNB
-
BMI
2 stops45h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,315
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:32 pm
BMI
-
JNB
1 stop20h 08m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 9/179:55 pm
JNB
-
BMI
1 stop24h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/27$2,172
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:04 pm
BMI
-
JNB
2 stops26h 16m
Delta
Thu 9/179:55 pm
JNB
-
BMI
1 stop20h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$2,220

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Round-trip from

$1,315
(Etihad Airways)
From Bloomington-Normal to South Africa
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BloomingtonJohannesburg

BMI - JNB

BMIJNB

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 9/10

1:19 pm-8:15 am

2 stops35h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

9:45 am-12:03 am

2 stops45h 18m

$1,315
Quickest round-trip

BloomingtonJohannesburg

BMI - JNB

BMIJNB

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 9/10

4:32 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

9:55 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$2,172

BloomingtonJohannesburg

BMI - JNB

BMIJNB

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 9/10

12:04 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

9:55 pm-11:18 am

1 stop20h 23m

$2,220

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Bloomington to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bloomington to South Africa?

    Bloomington-Normal (BMI), located 4.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bloomington to South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from Bloomington, Illinois to South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to South Africa in 20h 08m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 8748 mi between Bloomington, Illinois and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bloomington to South Africa?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to South Africa 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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Top airline flying from Bloomington to South Africa

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DeltaCheapest$2,222Average$5,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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