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$701+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to South Africa

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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — JNB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amMSP - JNB
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/237:05 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops34h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,266
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:00 amMSP - JNB
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:05 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,282
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:00 amMSP - JNB
2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/137:10 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,289
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/68:00 amMSP - JNB
2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/137:10 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops34h 28mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,385
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1712:12 pmMSP - CPT
2 stops35h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2411:35 pmCPT - MSP
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/173:50 pmMSP - CPT
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Mon 11/249:30 pmCPT - MSP
1 stop26h 04mDelta
Deal found 10/28$1,437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1712:12 pmMSP - CPT
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/248:50 pmCPT - MSP
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,441
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:24 amMSP - JNB
2 stops45h 11mQatar Airways
Mon 11/171:45 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops41h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/29$1,462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/283:30 pmMSP - CPT
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Fri 12/59:30 pmCPT - MSP
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,574
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:30 pmMSP - JNB
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/137:10 amJNB - MSP
3 stops38h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,608
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/216:48 amMSP - JNB
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/305:00 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,652
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/84:54 pmMSP - CPT
2 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/155:15 pmCPT - MSP
2 stops47h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,662

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minneapolis to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,218
(oojo)

One-way from

$701
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,712
From Minneapolis St Paul to South Africa
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to South Africa that are best for you.

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MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/14

5:18 pm-10:50 am

2 stops33h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/23

7:05 pm-8:48 am

2 stops45h 43m

$1,255

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/20

5:18 pm-10:50 am

2 stops33h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/27

7:10 pm-8:48 am

2 stops45h 38m

$1,255

MinneapolisCape Town

MSP - CPT

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/16

5:18 pm-11:50 am

2 stops34h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

5:15 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$1,255

MinneapolisCape Town

MSP - CPT

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/5

9:55 am-11:50 am

2 stops41h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

5:15 pm-9:00 am

2 stops46h 45m

$1,255

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/30

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/23

7:05 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$1,266

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/22

5:13 pm-10:50 am

2 stops33h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

7:05 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops51h 14m

$1,271

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/26

5:18 pm-10:50 am

2 stops33h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/21

7:10 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,278

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/1

8:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

7:10 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,289

MinneapolisCape Town

MSP - CPT

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/17

5:18 pm-11:50 am

2 stops34h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

5:15 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops36h 42m

$1,354

MinneapolisCape Town

MSP - CPT

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/22

5:13 pm-11:50 am

2 stops34h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

5:15 pm-2:34 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,373

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to South Africa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to South Africa (average of $151). Flying from Minneapolis to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,555). 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 MSP to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to South Africa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to South Africa flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways from Minneapolis to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Minneapolis to South Africa. It is only a 7.3 mi journey to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from Minneapolis’s city center.

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

    Departing from Minneapolis to South Africa will take you 33h 37m. There are 8975 mi between Minneapolis and South Africa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minneapolis to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Minneapolis to South Africa consider Minneapolis St Paul - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Minneapolis St Paul - Cape Town Intl or Minneapolis St Paul - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to South Africa (average of $151). Flying from Minneapolis to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,555). 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 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to South Africa. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,247Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,316Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,577Average$1,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,615Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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