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 23h 41m 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.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad 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 5 as of March 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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9:45 am - 8:35 am

JNB

ORD

29h 50m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 8:15 am

ORD

JNB

35h 15m

1 stop

$834Etihad Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

9:45 am - 8:35 am

JNB

ORD

29h 50m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 8:15 am

ORD

JNB

35h 15m

1 stop

$846Etihad Airways

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 20

1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$936Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 30

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

$938Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 10:30 am

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

$948Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16

1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$993Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, May 3

9:45 am - 10:52 pm

JNB

DTW

43h 07m

2 stops

8:30 pm - 8:15 am

DTW

JNB

53h 45m

2 stops

$1,011Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23

8:05 pm - 9:56 am

CPT

MDW

20h 51m

1 stop

1:24 pm - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

21h 26m

2 stops

$1,112Delta

Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 4

8:05 pm - 9:56 am

CPT

MDW

20h 51m

1 stop

10:41 am - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

24h 09m

1 stop

$1,123Delta

Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 4

9:50 am - 10:00 pm

JNB

GRR

42h 10m

2 stops

5:41 pm - 8:20 am

GRR

JNB

32h 39m

2 stops

$1,340Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jul 31

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Michigan

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Etihad Airways

May 6

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 13

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$834

Etihad Airways

May 3

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 20

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$846

Etihad Airways

Jun 3

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 9

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$851

KLM flights from South Africa to Michigan

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KLM

May 6

CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl

32h 10m

2 stops

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 13

ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 43m

2 stops

CPT5:50 amCape Town Intl

$1,187

KLM

May 6

JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 18m

2 stops

MDW6:33 pmChicago Midway

May 13

MDW1:22 pmChicago Midway

24h 58m

2 stops

JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,268

KLM

Apr 1

CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

DTW5:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Dec 14

DTW2:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 30m

2 stops

CPT10:40 pmCape Town Intl

$2,572

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

9:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 15m

$834

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

9:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/20

2:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 15m

$846

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$936

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/16

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

$938

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/16

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

$948

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$993

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

9:45 am-10:52 pm

2 stops43h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

8:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops53h 45m

$1,011

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/28

8:05 pm-9:56 am

1 stop20h 51m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

1:24 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 26m

$1,112

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/28

8:05 pm-9:56 am

1 stop20h 51m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

10:41 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 09m

$1,123

JohannesburgGrand Rapids

JNB - GRR

JNBGRR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

9:50 am-10:00 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 7/31

5:41 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 39m

$1,340

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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 $975.

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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	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 5 as of March 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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