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

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 Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (the most popular airport in Michigan), then the flight time is 27h 05m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, then the average flight time is 27h 32m.

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 8 as of September 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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9:50 am - 8:45 amJNB-ORD

29h 55m1 stop

1:55 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB

35h 25m1 stop

$827Etihad Airways

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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22

9:50 am - 8:45 amJNB-ORD

29h 55m1 stop

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35h 10m1 stop

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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 27

1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD

25h 50m2 stops

9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT

20h 50m1 stop

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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 24

7:05 pm - 7:25 pmJNB-ORD

31h 20m1 stop

11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB

39h 00m1 stop

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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 24

9:50 am - 7:55 amJNB-ORD

30h 05m1 stop

1:10 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB

35h 10m1 stop

$870Etihad Airways

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7:10 pm - 6:25 pmJNB-ORD

31h 15m1 stop

11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB

39h 00m1 stop

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10:00 pm - 10:14 pmJNB-DTW

30h 14m2 stops

8:15 pm - 8:40 amDTW-JNB

29h 25m1 stop

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8:50 pm - 9:27 pmCPT-ORD

32h 37m2 stops

5:32 am - 7:15 pmORD-CPT

29h 43m1 stop

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30h 05m2 stops

5:03 pm - 12:10 pmORD-JNB

35h 07m2 stops

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Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Michigan

Our best Etihad Airways deals on South Africa to Michigan flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Oct 15

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 22

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

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Oct 17

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 27

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

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Etihad Airways

Dec 23

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m

1 stop

ORD7:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 15

ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$870

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Air Canada flights from South Africa to Michigan

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Air Canada

Dec 23

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

52h 55m

2 stops

ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 18

ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

53h 15m

2 stops

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

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Air Canada

Dec 23

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 20m

2 stops

ORD10:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 17

ORD11:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 15m

2 stops

JNB9:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

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Dec 23

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

48h 20m

2 stops

ORD12:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 15

ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

58h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

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Wed 10/15

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$827

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

2:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$847

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$859

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/31

7:05 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

$861

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/23

9:50 am-7:55 am

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$870

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

$894

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$899

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/31

10:00 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops30h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

8:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,007

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/14

8:50 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops32h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

5:32 am-7:15 pm

1 stop29h 43m

$1,008

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

5:03 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 07m

$1,032

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Michigan

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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 $996.

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.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Michigan?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Michigan from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Michigan for around $1,134 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Michigan from South Africa for as low as $846 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Michigan flight.

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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 8 as of September 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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Michigan

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $960	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews		Search Delta flights
Air France	PriceFrom $1,015	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,468 reviews		Search Air France flights

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