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 25h 44m 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 30h 10m.

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

Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways 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 1 as of November 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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8:50 pm - 1:03 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:20 pm - 6:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$976Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

6:50 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 pm - 10:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$982Turkish Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13

5:15 pm - 6:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

9:05 pm - 11:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$993Turkish Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 14

5:15 pm - 6:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

9:05 pm - 12:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,004Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 22

8:50 pm - 9:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:37 pm - 6:35 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,015Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

8:50 pm - 12:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:20 am - 5:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,019Delta

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Apr 26

8:50 pm - 11:10 amCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:30 am - 5:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,022Delta

Thu, Jan 28 - Sat, Apr 24

8:50 pm - 1:04 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:45 pm - 5:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,022Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Apr 25

8:50 pm - 11:09 amCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:15 pm - 5:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,022Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Apr 24

8:50 pm - 11:09 amCPT Cape Town Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:00 pm - 5:50 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,022Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Apr 26

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Delta flights from South Africa to Michigan

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to Michigan flight tickets

Delta

Jan 28

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

35h 00m

1 stop

DTW12:50 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 26

DTW5:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

$1,019

Delta

Jan 29

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

23h 14m

1 stop

DTW1:04 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 24

DTW3:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19h 55m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

$1,022

Delta

Dec 3

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

26h 54m

2 stops

DTW4:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Dec 7

DTW12:37 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 58m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

$1,032

KLM flights from South Africa to Michigan

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to Michigan flight tickets

KLM

Jan 27

CPT12:30 amCape Town Intl

24h 26m

1 stop

DTW5:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 27

DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 10m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,047

KLM

Jan 29

CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl

28h 13m

2 stops

DTW3:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 27

DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 10m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,058

KLM

Jan 27

CPT12:30 amCape Town Intl

25h 43m

2 stops

DTW7:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 28

DTW2:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 26m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,073

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Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

8:50 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop23h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/7

4:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$976

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/7

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/13

8:05 pm-10:55 am

1 stop31h 50m

$982

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/21

5:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/14

9:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop43h 55m

$993

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/1

5:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/22

9:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,004

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

8:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/7

12:37 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$1,015

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/28

8:50 pm-12:50 am

1 stop35h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/26

5:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$1,019

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/28

8:50 pm-11:10 am

1 stop21h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/24

7:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,022

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/29

8:50 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop23h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/25

8:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 05m

$1,022

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/29

8:50 pm-11:09 am

1 stop21h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/24

12:15 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,022

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Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/29

8:50 pm-11:09 am

1 stop21h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/26

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$1,022

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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 November, then flying in December is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,014.

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

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Michigan flight.

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Best Price Found	$707
Fastest flight time	23h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Michigan from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $707. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to Michigan found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $976.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Michigan takes 23h 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 1 as of November 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to Michigan with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $1,072	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 697 reviews		Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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