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 24h 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 40m.

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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, 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 2 as of June 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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8:05 pm - 10:05 am

CPT

MDW

21h 00m

1 stop

6:58 pm - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

63h 52m

2 stops

$984Delta

Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Jul 28

8:05 pm - 12:34 pm

CPT

ORD

23h 29m

1 stop

6:35 am - 5:50 pm

ORD

CPT

28h 15m

1 stop

$984Delta

Sun, Jul 19 - Thu, Jul 30

7:35 pm - 10:04 pm

CPT

ORD

34h 29m

2 stops

5:55 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

2 stops

$998Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 19

8:00 pm - 11:53 am

CPT

ORD

22h 53m

1 stop

9:40 pm - 3:20 pm

ORD

CPT

34h 40m

1 stop

$1,001United Airlines

Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29

7:40 am - 2:15 pm

CPT

ORD

37h 35m

1 stop

1:55 pm - 10:10 pm

ORD

CPT

25h 15m

2 stops

$1,002Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 28

7:40 am - 2:15 pm

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ORD

37h 35m

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4:20 pm - 5:50 am

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CPT

30h 30m

1 stop

$1,003KLM

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 26

8:00 pm - 2:26 pm

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ORD

25h 26m

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6:25 am - 4:10 pm

ORD

CPT

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,015United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Nov 14

11:15 pm - 2:30 pm

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ORD

22h 15m

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3:19 pm - 9:25 pm

ORD

CPT

23h 06m

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$1,019KLM

Sun, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 27

9:40 pm - 9:10 pm

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ORD

31h 30m

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6:10 pm - 10:05 am

ORD

JNB

31h 55m

2 stops

$1,047Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Mar 1

7:20 pm - 3:10 pm

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ORD

27h 50m

1 stop

11:10 am - 10:00 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

$1,057Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Mar 1

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Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Michigan

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Lufthansa

Aug 3

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m

2 stops

ORD1:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 31

ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

JNB6:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,108

Lufthansa

Aug 3

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m

2 stops

ORD1:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 31

ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

JNB6:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,123

Lufthansa

Jun 30

CPT5:55 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 17

ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,985

American Airlines flights from South Africa to Michigan

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American Airlines

Aug 4

JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m

1 stop

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 29

ORD10:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,163

American Airlines

Aug 3

JNB9:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m

2 stops

ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 29

ORD10:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,164

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Sun 7/19

8:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/28

6:58 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops63h 52m

$984

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CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/19

8:05 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop23h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/30

6:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$984

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

7:35 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops34h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/19

5:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 40m

$998

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/21

8:00 pm-11:53 am

1 stop22h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

9:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,001

Cape TownChicago

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CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/11

7:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

1:55 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,002

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/11

7:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

4:20 pm-5:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,003

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/9

8:00 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop25h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/14

6:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,015

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/19

11:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

3:19 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 06m

$1,019

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/1

6:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops31h 55m

$1,047

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

7:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/1

11:10 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,057

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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 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Michigan flight.

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Fastest flight time	20h 54m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Michigan takes 20h 54m

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 2 as of June 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 $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,432 reviews		Search Delta flights

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