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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Michigan to South Africa

How long is the flight from Michigan to South Africa?

On average, it takes 30h 03m to fly from Michigan to South Africa if you fly out of Grand Rapids (the most popular airport in Michigan) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Flint and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 31h 33m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Michigan to South Africa refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:00 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

24h 50m2 stops

10:45 - 22:59

JNB

ORD

43h 14m2 stops

R15 607Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26

7:01 - 0:25

ORD

JNB

33h 24m2 stops

12:05 - 13:29

JNB

ORD

33h 24m2 stops

R15 992Kenya Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 12

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m1 stop

8:20 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m2 stops

R16 210Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 15

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m1 stop

8:20 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m2 stops

R16 982Ethiopian Air

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 8

20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R17 384Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 24

21:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m1 stop

R18 004Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7

12:54 - 10:25

DTW

JNB

39h 31m2 stops

19:35 - 12:56

JNB

DTW

47h 21m2 stops

R20 552American Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20

16:01 - 7:35

DTW

JNB

32h 34m2 stops

22:00 - 22:10

JNB

DTW

31h 10m2 stops

R20 720American Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

10:46 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

24h 29m1 stop

21:30 - 11:59

CPT

MDW

22h 29m1 stop

R23 016Delta

Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15

13:51 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

21h 24m2 stops

21:30 - 11:59

CPT

MDW

22h 29m1 stop

R23 083Delta

Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15

Kenya Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Jan 26

ORD7:01Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 24m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 24m

2 stops

ORD13:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 992

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Kenya Airways

Feb 17

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 25m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 24

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 43m

2 stops

ORD17:43Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 076

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Kenya Airways

Jan 25

ORD7:01Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 24m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 29m

2 stops

ORD13:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 445

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Ethiopian Air flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 210

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 24

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 8

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 982

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 17

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 099

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ORD - JNB

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Wed 22/4

8:00-15:50

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

10:45-22:59

2 stops43h 14m

R15 607

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

7:01-0:25

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

12:05-13:29

2 stops33h 24m

R15 992

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

R16 210

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/1

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

R16 982

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 384

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

21:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R18 004

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

12:54-10:25

2 stops39h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:35-12:56

2 stops47h 21m

R20 552

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

16:01-7:35

2 stops32h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-22:10

2 stops31h 10m

R20 720

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

10:46-19:15

1 stop24h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-11:59

1 stop22h 29m

R23 016

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

13:51-19:15

2 stops21h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-11:59

1 stop22h 29m

R23 083

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Michigan is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R22 145, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until June to fly from Michigan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R25 028.

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The fastest flight from Michigan to South Africa takes 17h 44m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Michigan to South Africa refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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