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$729+ 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,426
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$729
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,957
From Minneapolis St Paul to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 10/18:00 amMSP - JNB
2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/85:55 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops27h 36mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,359
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/188:00 amMSP - CPT
2 stops44h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/304:35 pmCPT - MSP
2 stops36h 04mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,374
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/266:48 amMSP - CPT
3 stops45h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/41:00 pmCPT - MSP
3 stops47h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,456
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:00 amMSP - JNB
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 7/171:55 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops40h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,483
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/39:10 amMSP - JNB
2 stops41h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 5/79:15 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops33h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,617
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:10 pmMSP - JNB
2 stops29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/47:25 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops28h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,630
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 5/253:24 pmMSP - JNB
2 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/41:55 pmJNB - MSP
3 stops46h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 10/94:25 pmMSP - JNB
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Fri 10/319:55 pmJNB - MSP
1 stop24h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 7/108:00 amMSP - CPT
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/17:50 pmCPT - MSP
1 stop20h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,773
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/254:00 pmMSP - JNB
1 stop33h 35mLufthansa
Wed 6/47:00 pmJNB - MSP
2 stops34h 36mLufthansa
Deal found 4/16$1,832
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2511:23 amMSP - CPT
3 stops37h 17mSWISS
Sat 11/89:30 amCPT - MSP
3 stops43h 31mSWISS
Deal found 4/15$1,837
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/114:00 pmMSP - CPT
1 stop34h 30mLufthansa
Tue 9/26:05 pmCPT - MSP
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/16$1,866

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis to South Africa 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to South Africa that are best for you.

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MinneapolisCape Town

MSP - CPT

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/12

8:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops44h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/23

4:35 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$1,426

MinneapolisCape Town

MSP - CPT

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/26

6:48 am-10:50 am

3 stops45h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

1:00 pm-5:36 am

3 stops47h 36m

$1,456

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/8

7:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/17

1:55 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,483

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/3

9:10 am-9:25 am

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

9:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$1,617

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/25

6:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

7:25 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$1,630

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/25

3:24 pm-9:20 am

2 stops34h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

1:55 pm-5:36 am

3 stops46h 41m

$1,689

MinneapolisCape Town

MSP - CPT

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/10

8:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/1

7:50 pm-9:39 am

1 stop20h 49m

$1,773

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/19

8:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops43h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/24

5:50 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops34h 38m

$1,782

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP - JNB

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/25

4:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/4

7:00 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$1,832

MinneapolisCape Town

MSP - CPT

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/11

4:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

6:05 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,866

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Minneapolis to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Minneapolis to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France from Minneapolis to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $729 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $982 and Brussels Airlines from $987 one-way.

  • 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 - Cape Town Intl, Minneapolis St Paul - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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?

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Minneapolis to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to South Africa

Discover the top 7 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$1,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$820Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,247Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,565Average$2,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,577Average$2,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,582Average$2,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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