How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Michigan you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County takes 28h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County takes 29h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 18

JNB

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW

Mar 22

DTW

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R14 880

Turkish Airlines

Mar 18

JNB

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW

Mar 22

DTW

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R14 927

Turkish Airlines

Mar 18

JNB

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW

Mar 22

DTW

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R15 641

United Airlines

Apr 28

CPT

27h 31m

2 stops

DTW

Sept 3

DTW

21h 50m

2 stops

CPT

R16 228

Turkish Airlines

Jul 21

JNB

30h 55m

1 stop

DTW

Aug 12

DTW

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R16 260

Turkish Airlines

Jul 20

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

DTW

Aug 12

DTW

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R16 355

British Airways

Mar 18

JNB

31h 33m

2 stops

DTW

Mar 22

DTW

38h 56m

2 stops

JNB

R16 799

British Airways

Mar 18

JNB

33h 58m

2 stops

DTW

Mar 22

DTW

38h 56m

2 stops

JNB

R16 863

Delta

Jul 21

JNB

31h 37m

2 stops

DTW

Aug 12

DTW

19h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R17 719

Delta

Jul 21

JNB

31h 21m

2 stops

DTW

Aug 12

DTW

24h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R17 846

United Airlines

Jul 20

JNB

25h 49m

2 stops

DTW

Aug 12

DTW

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R18 084

British Airways

Mar 18

JNB

34h 56m

2 stops

DTW

Mar 22

DTW

34h 56m

2 stops

JNB

R22 542

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Lufthansa

Feb 13

DUR

37h 34m

3 stops

GRR

Feb 27

GRR

60h 09m

3 stops

DUR

R23 985

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

DUR

42h 54m

3 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

39h 59m

3 stops

DUR

R26 492

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

DUR

40h 39m

3 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

39h 59m

3 stops

DUR

R26 587

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

DUR

37h 29m

3 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

39h 59m

3 stops

DUR

R26 619

Emirates

Feb 11

DUR

34h 20m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

41h 14m

2 stops

DUR

R34 566

Emirates

Feb 11

DUR

34h 20m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

41h 14m

2 stops

DUR

R34 614

Emirates

Feb 11

DUR

34h 20m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

41h 14m

2 stops

DUR

R35 058

Emirates

Feb 13

DUR

31h 53m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 27

GRR

41h 14m

2 stops

DUR

R39 294

Multiple Airlines

Feb 13

DUR

34h 20m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 27

GRR

41h 10m

3 stops

DUR

R58 171

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19:10 - 10:05

JNB

ORD

22h 55m

1 stop

20:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m

1 stop

R13 468Turkish Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

8:20 - 8:15

JNB

ORD

30h 55m

2 stops

10:15 - 13:05

ORD

JNB

19h 50m

1 stop

R14 356Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 18

21:55 - 20:16

JNB

ORD

29h 21m

1 stop

9:30 - 19:40

ORD

JNB

27h 10m

1 stop

R15 102Virgin Atlantic

Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 17

20:50 - 14:22

CPT

ORD

25h 32m

2 stops

7:00 - 17:10

ORD

CPT

27h 10m

2 stops

R15 863United Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, May 10

20:50 - 23:08

CPT

ORD

33h 18m

2 stops

21:15 - 15:05

ORD

CPT

34h 50m

1 stop

R15 879United Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20

18:25 - 15:20

CPT

ORD

27h 55m

2 stops

17:25 - 6:10

ORD

CPT

29h 45m

1 stop

R16 514KLM

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

22:00 - 23:33

JNB

DTW

31h 33m

2 stops

13:29 - 10:25

DTW

JNB

38h 56m

2 stops

R16 799British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

19:35 - 23:33

JNB

DTW

33h 58m

2 stops

13:29 - 10:25

DTW

JNB

38h 56m

2 stops

R16 863British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

23:45 - 18:40

CPT

MDW

26h 55m

2 stops

13:26 - 21:55

MDW

CPT

24h 29m

2 stops

R17 735KLM

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

20:25 - 21:46

JNB

MDW

32h 21m

2 stops

10:35 - 19:40

MDW

JNB

26h 05m

1 stop

R22 272Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 18

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R13 468

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/8

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R14 356

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:55-20:16

1 stop29h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/5

9:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R15 102

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

20:50-14:22

2 stops25h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

7:00-17:10

2 stops27h 10m

R15 863

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

20:50-23:08

2 stops33h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

21:15-15:05

1 stop34h 50m

R15 879

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

18:25-15:20

2 stops27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

17:25-6:10

1 stop29h 45m

R16 514

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-23:33

2 stops31h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

13:29-10:25

2 stops38h 56m

R16 799

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:35-23:33

2 stops33h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

13:29-10:25

2 stops38h 56m

R16 863

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

23:45-18:40

2 stops26h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 24/2

13:26-21:55

2 stops24h 29m

R17 735

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

20:25-21:46

2 stops32h 21m

Chicago Midway

Tue 18/8

10:35-19:40

1 stop26h 05m

R22 272

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Which airlines fly to Michigan?

United Airlines, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Michigan from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Michigan. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Michigan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Best One-Way Price	R8 439
Best Round-Trip Price	R13 468
Fastest flight time	26h 05m

The best one-way flight price to Michigan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 439 (Durban King Shaka Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Michigan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 468 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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The fastest flight to Michigan from South Africa takes 26h 05m (Durban King Shaka Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Michigan

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Michigan?

For prices as low as R1 662/pp, you can find flights to Michigan depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to Michigan cost R1 662/pp.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Detroit?

Detroit is about 91% more popular to visit than any other city in Michigan, according to momondo users. When visiting Detroit, it is recommended to fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

What is the weather like in Michigan?

Temperatures in Michigan can vary between 24,8 °F and 73,4 °F based on the time of year. Typically, the coldest month in Michigan will be January, and the warmest month will be July. It is also worth noting that those looking to avoid rain and/or snow should consider travelling to Michigan in January, January, and March, as that is when precipitation is least likely.

Which airlines fly to Michigan?

United Airlines, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Michigan according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Michigan. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Michigan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Michigan?

Prices for flights to Michigan are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Michigan?

As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Michigan.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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 licence 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Michigan?

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Can I find flights to Michigan with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Michigan on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Michigan?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Michigan, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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What is the cheapest flight I can find to Michigan?

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What is the weather like in Michigan?

Which airlines fly to Michigan?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Michigan?

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Michigan?

How old do you have to be to fly to Michigan?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Michigan?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Michigan?

Can I find flights to Michigan with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights to Michigan?

I’m not ready to book a flight to Michigan right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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