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      Flight deals from Minneapolis to Johannesburg

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Minneapolis to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,748. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Johannesburg.$2,680 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,680, select.
      Johannesburg.$2,692 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,692, select.
      Johannesburg.$2,748 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,748, select.
      Johannesburg.$2,798 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,798, select.
      Johannesburg.$2,938 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sat, 22 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,938, select.
      Johannesburg.$3,536 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,536, select.
      Johannesburg.$3,617 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Aug, returning Thu, 12 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 5 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 12 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,617, select.
      Johannesburg.$3,631 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,631, select.
      Johannesburg.$3,705 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr, returning Wed, 25 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 25 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,705, select.
      Johannesburg.$3,706 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jul, returning Sat, 24 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 24 Jul, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,706, select.
      Johannesburg.$3,713 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 31 Aug.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 31 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,713, select.
      Johannesburg.$4,050 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 13 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Minneapolis St Paul on Sat, 31 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 13 Aug, arriving in Minneapolis St Paul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,050, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Minneapolis to Johannesburg found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Johannesburg

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Minneapolis to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in November.
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      from $3,536
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      from $2,938
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      from $3,706
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      from $3,617

      Alternative Minneapolis to Johannesburg routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Minneapolis to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

      22km from central Johannesburg
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      from $2,680
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      Lanseria

      32km from central Johannesburg
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      Minneapolis to Johannesburg: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$2,680
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

      Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Minneapolis to Johannesburg is $2,680. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Minneapolis to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,680.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Minneapolis to Johannesburg.
      The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Johannesburg is usually October.
      If you're flying from Minneapolis, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $2,680.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to Johannesburg on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Minneapolis and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In September, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is February.
      The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is Qatar Airways .

      Travelling from Minneapolis to Johannesburg: what you need to know

      • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Johannesburg jetting off from here.

      • Hop off the plane at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the primary gateway of Johannesburg.

      • Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.

      • To ensure you don't miss your Minneapolis to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Johannesburg

      • Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Minneapolis to Johannesburg flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.

      • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Minneapolis to Johannesburg across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

      • Snapping up a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Johannesburg is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

      • Lock in a cheap Minneapolis to Johannesburg flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

      Flying from Minneapolis

      Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

      • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Minneapolis to Johannesburg flights leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

        • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

        • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

        • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

      • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

      • Need a convenient hotel near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Johannesburg, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

      • Of the departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% land on time at their destination.

      • MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.

      Arriving in Johannesburg

      O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

      • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.

      • Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.

      • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Minneapolis to Johannesburg. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:

      • Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's main sights.

      • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.

      Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

      • As soon as your flight from Minneapolis to Johannesburg has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

      • No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and be off and running.

      • Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from HLA four weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.

      Best time to go to Johannesburg

      • February is the quietest month for flights from Minneapolis to Johannesburg, while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

      • Before locking in your Minneapolis to Johannesburg tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.

      • Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.

      More about Johannesburg

      • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Johannesburg right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Minneapolis to Johannesburg:

      • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are highlights which should feature on any good Johannesburg itinerary.

      Explore more of South Africa

      • Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres to the west, check out popular attractions including Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.

      • Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Minneapolis to Johannesburg

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.