How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

The flight from South Africa to Michigan depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (the most popular airport in Michigan), then the flight time is 30h on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, then the average flight time is 30h 36m.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Michigan refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Michigan is 7 as of December 2025.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Michigan.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Michigan?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Michigan 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 Michigan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:50 pm - 9:40 am

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ORD

22h 50m1 stop

11:25 am - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

40h 05m1 stop

$866Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 11

7:10 pm - 6:10 pm

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DTW

30h 00m1 stop

8:05 pm - 10:50 am

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JNB

31h 45m1 stop

$917Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

8:50 pm - 2:40 pm

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ORD

25h 50m2 stops

10:52 am - 4:10 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 18m2 stops

$933United Airlines

Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24

7:45 pm - 6:37 pm

JNB

ORD

30h 52m2 stops

7:35 pm - 6:35 pm

ORD

JNB

39h 00m2 stops

$956United Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

10:00 pm - 7:15 pm

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ORD

29h 15m2 stops

4:30 pm - 7:35 am

ORD

JNB

31h 05m2 stops

$987British Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

7:35 pm - 7:15 pm

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ORD

31h 40m2 stops

4:30 pm - 7:35 am

ORD

JNB

31h 05m2 stops

$988British Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

8:45 am - 6:15 pm

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ORD

40h 30m1 stop

9:55 am - 6:40 am

ORD

JNB

37h 45m2 stops

$995Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 25 - Wed, Jun 3

11:15 pm - 2:15 pm

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ORD

22h 00m1 stop

10:40 am - 9:20 pm

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27h 40m2 stops

$1,023Delta

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 11

10:45 am - 10:59 pm

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ORD

43h 14m2 stops

3:15 pm - 12:15 am

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JNB

50h 00m2 stops

$1,024Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 11

11:59 pm - 8:50 pm

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GRR

51h 51m2 stops

5:57 pm - 7:00 pm

GRR

JNB

42h 03m2 stops

$1,047Delta

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Michigan

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 16

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 11

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

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Mar 12

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m

1 stop

ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 29

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$880

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Jan 22

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jan 26

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$917

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United Airlines flights from South Africa to Michigan

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United Airlines

Jan 17

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

22h 03m

1 stop

ORD10:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 24

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 35m

1 stop

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

$933

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Mar 12

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

23h 25m

1 stop

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 29

ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m

2 stops

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$950

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Feb 3

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 52m

2 stops

ORD6:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 10

ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 00m

2 stops

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$956

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5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

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Mon 5/11

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

$866

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JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/22

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

$917

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/17

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

10:52 am-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$933

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

7:45 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops30h 52m

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7:35 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$956

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

10:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

4:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 05m

$987

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

7:35 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

4:30 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 05m

$988

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

8:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop40h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

9:55 am-6:40 am

2 stops37h 45m

$995

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

11:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

10:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,023

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/16

10:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops43h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

3:15 pm-12:15 am

2 stops50h 00m

$1,024

JohannesburgGrand Rapids

JNB - GRR

JNBGRR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/18

11:59 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops51h 51m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 1/25

5:57 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops42h 03m

$1,047

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Michigan?

If you aren’t able to travel to Michigan during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $992.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Michigan?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Michigan is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $984. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $1,761. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Michigan.

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Fastest flight time	22h 00m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Michigan takes 22h 00m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Michigan?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Michigan refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Michigan?
The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Michigan is 7 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Michigan?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Michigan.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Michigan?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Michigan 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 Michigan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $955	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,013 reviews		Search Delta flights
Air France	PriceFrom $1,040	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,513 reviews		Search Air France flights

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