What is the cheapest airline that flies from Minnesota to South Africa?

Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Minnesota to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, KLM and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Minnesota according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minnesota to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Minnesota to South Africa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minnesota to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Minnesota to South Africa is 6 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Minnesota to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Minnesota to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:00 am - 8:20 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 11:29 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

45h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17

7:20 am - 8:20 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 am - 11:29 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

45h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10

2:12 pm - 8:40 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 12:03 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

35h 43m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,444Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 1

2:12 pm - 8:40 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 12:03 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

35h 43m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,444Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 2

6:30 am - 8:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 12:04 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

29h 34m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,529Ethiopian Air

Sat, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 20

6:00 am - 1:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:50 pm - 9:26 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

41h 36m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Newark

$1,532Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 5:10 pmFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

5:55 pm - 11:11 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

36h 16m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,596United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18

5:30 am - 5:50 pmFSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:15 pm - 11:22 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

31h 07m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$1,722Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 8

9:45 pm - 5:50 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:50 pm - 7:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

29h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,752Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 27

10:22 am - 5:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 48m1 stop Newark

8:50 pm - 3:56 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

27h 06m1 stop Newark

$1,796United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

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7:02 am - 7:55 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 am - 10:52 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

42h 42m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,397Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

6:00 am - 1:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 4:12 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

32h 42m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,579Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30

6:00 am - 8:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 12:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

28h 35m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,630Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

12:02 pm - 3:55 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 53m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 4:12 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

32h 42m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,630Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

6:20 am - 3:50 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 pm - 1:33 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

32h 23m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,963Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30

3:21 pm - 4:40 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl

1:15 pm - 11:01 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

40h 46m2 stops Dubai Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,047Emirates

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

8:10 am - 11:40 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 30m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:00 am - 11:59 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

47h 59m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$2,063Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

10:35 am - 4:00 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 12:24 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

41h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,079Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31

7:00 am - 10:15 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 pm - 11:52 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

35h 22m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$2,292Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Aug 28

4:00 pm - 9:20 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 11:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

43h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$3,381KLM

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31

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Ethiopian Air flights from Minnesota to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 12

MSP6:00 amMinneapolis St Paul

24h 30m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 21

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 36m

3 stops

MSP9:26 amMinneapolis St Paul

$1,532

Ethiopian Air

Aug 28

MSP6:00 amMinneapolis St Paul

24h 30m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 30

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 42m

3 stops

MSP4:12 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$1,579

Ethiopian Air

Sep 24

MSP6:00 amMinneapolis St Paul

24h 30m

2 stops

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 1

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 14m

3 stops

MSP9:04 amMinneapolis St Paul

$1,581

Qatar Airways flights from Minnesota to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Minnesota to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Sep 24

MSP6:13 amMinneapolis St Paul

38h 47m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 1

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 27m

2 stops

MSP12:22 amMinneapolis St Paul

$1,478

Qatar Airways

Sep 2

MSP12:57 pmMinneapolis St Paul

32h 03m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 20

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 36m

2 stops

MSP12:31 amMinneapolis St Paul

$1,617

Qatar Airways

Sep 17

FSD12:56 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

38h 19m

2 stops

CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl

Oct 8

CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl

35h 08m

2 stops

FSD5:23 pmSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

$1,663

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MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/10

9:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/17

9:50 am-11:29 pm

2 stops45h 39m

$1,316

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/3

7:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops41h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/10

9:50 am-11:29 pm

2 stops45h 39m

$1,316

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/18

2:12 pm-8:40 am

2 stops34h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/1

8:20 pm-12:03 am

2 stops35h 43m

$1,444

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/18

2:12 pm-8:40 am

2 stops34h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

8:20 pm-12:03 am

2 stops35h 43m

$1,444

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/13

6:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/20

2:30 pm-12:04 pm

3 stops29h 34m

$1,529

MinneapolisJohannesburg

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MSPJNB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/21

10:50 pm-9:26 am

3 stops41h 36m

$1,532

Sioux FallsCape Town

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - CPT Cape Town Intl

FSDCPT

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/18

5:55 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops36h 16m

$1,596

Sioux FallsCape Town

FSD Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - CPT Cape Town Intl

FSDCPT

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 9/17

5:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

11:15 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$1,722

MinneapolisCape Town

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/10

9:45 pm-5:50 am

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

8:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$1,752

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MinneapolisCape Town

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - CPT Cape Town Intl

MSPCPT

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/21

10:22 am-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/2

8:50 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop27h 06m

$1,796

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Minnesota to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,101. The month of April is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Minnesota averaging around $1,578.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minnesota to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Minnesota when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,806 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Minnesota for as low as $1,401 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Minnesota to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Minnesota to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$711
Fastest flight time	22h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Minnesota in the past 72 hours is $711. The best round-trip flight deal from Minnesota to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,316.

The fastest flight from Minnesota to South Africa takes 22h 30m

There are no direct flights from Minnesota to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Minnesota to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Minnesota to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minnesota to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Minnesota to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minnesota to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Minnesota to South Africa is 6 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Minnesota to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Minnesota to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Minnesota to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,122 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,529 reviews	Search Delta flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $922	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,032 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,241	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,578	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,656 reviews	Search Emirates flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,697	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,565 reviews	Search KLM flights

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