How long is the flight from Michigan to South Africa?

The flight from Michigan to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Detroit (a popular airport in Michigan) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 28h 20m on average. If you fly from Flint (another popular airport in Michigan) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 34h 04m.

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Delta, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Michigan according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Michigan to South Africa

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

Prices for flights from Michigan to South Africa were last updated today.

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

As of September 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Michigan to South Africa.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to South Africa.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB

26h 55m1 stop

8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD

30h 55m2 stops

$942Ethiopian Air

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Sun, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 23

10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB

19h 50m1 stop

8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD

31h 20m2 stops

$962Ethiopian Air

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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Nov 11

10:40 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

45h 10m2 stops

1:35 am - 5:37 pmJNB-ORD

47h 02m2 stops

$964Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9

6:50 pm - 6:40 pmORD-JNB

39h 50m2 stops

8:20 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD

26h 10m1 stop

$971Qatar Airways

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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13

6:50 pm - 6:40 pmORD-JNB

39h 50m2 stops

1:45 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD

32h 45m1 stop

$983Qatar Airways

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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13

8:25 pm - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

36h 25m2 stops

1:35 am - 5:45 pmJNB-ORD

48h 10m2 stops

$993Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 10

8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT

31h 30m1 stop

5:15 pm - 10:05 amCPT-ORD

24h 50m1 stop

$996Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

7:00 am - 12:25 amORD-JNB

33h 25m2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:46 pmJNB-ORD

32h 46m2 stops

$1,020Kenya Airways

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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 8

7:30 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

24h 20m2 stops

1:35 am - 4:37 pmJNB-ORD

47h 02m2 stops

$1,024Kenya Airways

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Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7

8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT

31h 30m1 stop

5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-ORD

24h 50m1 stop

$1,033Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9

Qatar Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Nov 5

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 50m

2 stops

JNB6:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 13

JNB8:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$971

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Nov 5

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 50m

2 stops

JNB6:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 13

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$983

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Nov 3

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 50m

2 stops

JNB6:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 13

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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KLM flights from Michigan to South Africa

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KLM

Oct 1

ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 13

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

22h 10m

1 stop

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,590

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KLM

Oct 1

ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 13

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

22h 10m

1 stop

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,591

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KLM

Sep 29

MDW1:08 pmChicago Midway

25h 12m

2 stops

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m

2 stops

MDW6:25 pmChicago Midway

$1,605

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10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

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Thu 10/23

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$942

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$962

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

10:40 am-3:50 pm

2 stops45h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

1:35 am-5:37 pm

2 stops47h 02m

$964

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

6:50 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

8:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$971

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

6:50 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

1:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$983

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

8:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

1:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops48h 10m

$993

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$996

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/8

5:00 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops32h 46m

$1,020

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/7

1:35 am-4:37 pm

2 stops47h 02m

$1,024

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,033

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Michigan to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,303. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Michigan averaging around $1,413.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,580. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Saturday is $2,040.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,377. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around $2,011.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Michigan to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Michigan to South Africa?
As of September 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Michigan to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Michigan to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $952	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,965 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,364	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,531	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,386 reviews	Search KLM flights

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