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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines 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 Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (the most popular airport in Michigan), then the flight time is 29h 25m 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 31h 55m.

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 4 as of May 2026.

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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8:55 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 4:00 am

ORD

JNB

25h 40m

1 stop

$1,032Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18

9:50 am - 8:35 am

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 7:10 am

ORD

JNB

58h 10m

2 stops

$1,038Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 24 - Fri, Jul 24

8:55 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 9:00 am

ORD

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

$1,040Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

12:10 pm - 11:47 am

JNB

ORD

30h 37m

2 stops

6:00 am - 10:55 am

ORD

JNB

45h 55m

2 stops

$1,078Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,185Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,186Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

8:25 pm - 8:13 pm

JNB

DTW

29h 48m

2 stops

12:15 pm - 7:40 pm

DTW

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

$1,193Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

8:25 pm - 6:52 pm

JNB

DTW

28h 27m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 7:40 pm

DTW

JNB

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,204Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 19

8:25 pm - 2:23 pm

JNB

DTW

23h 58m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 8:45 am

DTW

JNB

30h 55m

2 stops

$1,238Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12

8:25 pm - 2:23 pm

JNB

DTW

23h 58m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 8:45 am

DTW

JNB

32h 05m

1 stop

$1,239Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Oct 12

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Michigan

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Michigan flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Sep 11

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 27

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,198

Ethiopian Air

Sep 11

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 27

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,199

Ethiopian Air

Sep 23

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 27

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,221

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Michigan

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

Qatar Airways

Sep 13

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 18

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,032

Qatar Airways

Sep 8

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 15

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,040

Qatar Airways

Sep 15

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 17

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,042

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

8:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,032

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/24

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

2:00 pm-7:10 am

2 stops58h 10m

$1,038

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/8

8:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

7:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

$1,040

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/15

12:10 pm-11:47 am

2 stops30h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops45h 55m

$1,078

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/11

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,185

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,186

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/11

8:25 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops29h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

12:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,193

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

8:25 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops28h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/19

1:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,204

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

8:25 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/12

7:50 pm-8:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,238

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

8:25 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/12

6:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,239

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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 April, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $844.

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You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Michigan flight.

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Fastest flight time	25h 10m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Michigan takes 25h 10m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 4 as of May 2026.
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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Delta	PriceFrom $995	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,454 reviews		Search Delta flights

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