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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and RwandAir 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 27h 35m to fly from Michigan to South Africa if you fly out of Detroit (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 Grand Rapids and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 36h 30m.

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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11:25 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R14 515Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 18

20:10 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:15

CPT

ORD

32h 40m

1 stop

R14 566Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

11:25 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R14 651Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

6:00 - 0:15

ORD

JNB

35h 15m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:20

JNB

ORD

26h 20m

2 stops

R16 579Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

19:20 - 16:10

ORD

JNB

37h 50m

1 stop

20:40 - 15:05

JNB

ORD

25h 25m

1 stop

R16 664Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

17:57 - 0:15

ORD

JNB

47h 18m

2 stops

17:00 - 20:49

JNB

ORD

34h 49m

2 stops

R16 681Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

19:20 - 16:10

ORD

JNB

37h 50m

1 stop

20:40 - 15:05

JNB

ORD

25h 25m

1 stop

R16 698Qatar Airways

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14

18:10 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

38h 40m

2 stops

12:10 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

31h 31m

2 stops

R16 884Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20

6:00 - 8:10

DTW

JNB

44h 10m

2 stops

9:45 - 23:49

JNB

DTW

44h 04m

2 stops

R21 147Etihad Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18

18:13 - 8:20

GRR

JNB

32h 07m

2 stops

9:50 - 0:05

JNB

GRR

44h 15m

2 stops

R21 959Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 31

Etihad Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Apr 10

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 10m

2 stops

JNB8:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 18

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 04m

2 stops

DTW23:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 147

Etihad Airways

Aug 15

GRR18:13Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

32h 07m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 31

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 15m

2 stops

GRR0:05Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

R21 959

Qatar Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

May 7

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 14

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 664

Qatar Airways

May 6

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 14

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 698

Qatar Airways

Sept 7

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 155

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11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

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Fri 18/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R14 515

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

16:35-18:15

1 stop32h 40m

R14 566

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R14 651

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

6:00-0:15

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:00-12:20

2 stops26h 20m

R16 579

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

19:20-16:10

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

R16 664

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

17:57-0:15

2 stops47h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

17:00-20:49

2 stops34h 49m

R16 681

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

19:20-16:10

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

R16 698

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/9

18:10-15:50

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

12:10-12:41

2 stops31h 31m

R16 884

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/4

6:00-8:10

2 stops44h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

9:45-23:49

2 stops44h 04m

R21 147

Grand RapidsJohannesburg

GRR - JNB

GRRJNB

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 15/8

18:13-8:20

2 stops32h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-0:05

2 stops44h 15m

R21 959

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 707, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until October to fly from Michigan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R22 653.

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You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Michigan to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 33m
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The fastest flight from Michigan to South Africa takes 18h 33m

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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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