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

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Michigan to South Africa

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 Flint (a popular airport in Michigan) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 28h 35m on average. If you fly from Detroit (another popular airport in Michigan) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 31h 35m.

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 42% 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.

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 November 2025, there are 8 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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8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT

31h 30m1 stop

5:15 pm - 6:25 pmCPT-ORD

33h 10m1 stop

$925Turkish Airlines

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lun., feb. 9 - dom., feb. 15

11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB

39h 00m1 stop

7:10 pm - 10:05 amJNB-ORD

22h 55m1 stop

$925Turkish Airlines

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mar., ene. 13 - mar., feb. 3

8:00 am - 12:15 amORD-JNB

33h 15m2 stops

1:15 am - 12:41 pmJNB-ORD

42h 26m2 stops

$959Multiple Airlines

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sáb., abr. 18 - dom., abr. 26

6:25 pm - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

37h 25m2 stops

5:00 pm - 12:44 pmJNB-ORD

26h 44m2 stops

$965Multiple Airlines

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mar., feb. 24 - mar., mar. 10

7:30 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

25h 20m2 stops

12:10 pm - 5:41 pmJNB-ORD

36h 31m2 stops

$975Kenya Airways

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mar., mar. 31 - mar., abr. 21

9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB

26h 25m1 stop

8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD

31h 20m2 stops

$996Ethiopian Air

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jue., dic. 4 - mié., dic. 17

7:30 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

25h 20m2 stops

1:15 am - 5:41 pmJNB-ORD

47h 26m2 stops

$1,002Kenya Airways

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mar., mar. 31 - lun., abr. 20

9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB

26h 25m1 stop

2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ORD

25h 10m2 stops

$1,013Ethiopian Air

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mié., nov. 26 - sáb., feb. 7

2:00 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB

35h 20m1 stop

9:50 am - 8:45 amJNB-ORD

29h 55m1 stop

$1,033Etihad Airways

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mié., abr. 1 - mié., abr. 15

1:10 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB

35h 10m1 stop

9:50 am - 7:35 amJNB-ORD

29h 45m1 stop

$1,051Etihad Airways

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jue., feb. 5 - vie., feb. 13

Ethiopian Air flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 4

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 17

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$996

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 26

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 7

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,013

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 24

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 5

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,019

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Etihad Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Apr 1

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 15

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,033

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Etihad Airways

Feb 5

ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 13

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,051

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Apr 17

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 1

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,071

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/9

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/15

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$925

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/13

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/3

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$925

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 4/18

8:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 4/26

1:15 am-12:41 pm

2 stops42h 26m

$959

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/24

6:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/10

5:00 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$965

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/31

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 4/21

12:10 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops36h 31m

$975

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/17

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$996

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/31

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 4/20

1:15 am-5:41 pm

2 stops47h 26m

$1,002

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/26

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 2/7

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,013

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/1

2:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 4/15

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,033

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/5

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/13

9:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,051

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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 $1,321. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Michigan averaging around $1,365.

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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You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Michigan to South Africa flight.

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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 November 2025, there are 8 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 9,001 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,039	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,035 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,153	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,040 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,004 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,405 reviews	Search KLM flights

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