How long is the flight from Michigan to South Africa?

On average, it takes 28h 24m 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 30h 05m.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Michigan to South Africa

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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6:00 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

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R16 956Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 - 0:15

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JNB

35h 15m

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17:00 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

2 stops

R16 972Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

6:00 - 15:50

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JNB

26h 50m

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1:15 - 11:47

JNB

ORD

41h 32m

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R17 479Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 27

20:10 - 11:50

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CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R17 807Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16

20:10 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

31h 20m

1 stop

17:50 - 9:40

JNB

ORD

22h 50m

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R17 823Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

11:25 - 10:30

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JNB

40h 05m

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17:50 - 9:40

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ORD

22h 50m

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R17 856Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 17

19:20 - 10:35

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32h 15m

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17:00 - 15:05

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ORD

53h 05m

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R22 848Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

19:20 - 10:35

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32h 15m

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7:00 - 15:05

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ORD

39h 05m

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R22 864Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

6:10 - 3:55

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JNB

39h 45m

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22:50 - 23:51

JNB

DTW

31h 01m

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R27 905Ethiopian Air

Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 12

6:00 - 14:10

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CPT

26h 10m

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13:50 - 13:27

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DTW

29h 37m

3 stops

R30 720Ethiopian Air

Sat, May 23 - Sat, Jun 6

Kenya Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sept 18

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 25

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 41m

2 stops

ORD12:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 972

Kenya Airways

Sept 2

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 27

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 32m

2 stops

ORD11:47Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 479

Kenya Airways

Sept 2

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 27

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 32m

2 stops

ORD11:47Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 496

United Airlines flights from Michigan to South Africa

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United Airlines

Aug 31

GRR17:22Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

19h 08m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 14

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 57m

2 stops

GRR18:57Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

R28 167

United Airlines

Oct 15

GRR16:38Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

19h 52m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 22

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 19m

2 stops

GRR8:19Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

R28 183

United Airlines

Sept 3

GRR17:22Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

19h 08m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 18m

2 stops

GRR1:18Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

R28 985

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6:00-15:50

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17:00-12:41

2 stops26h 41m

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ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/9

6:00-0:15

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

17:00-12:41

2 stops26h 41m

R16 972

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1:15-11:47

2 stops41h 32m

R17 479

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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20:10-11:50

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Cape Town Intl

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16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R17 807

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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20:10-10:30

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17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

R17 823

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

11:25-10:30

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R17 856

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19:20-10:35

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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2 stops53h 05m

R22 848

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

19:20-10:35

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Tue 29/9

7:00-15:05

2 stops39h 05m

R22 864

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

6:10-3:55

3 stops39h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

22:50-23:51

3 stops31h 01m

R27 905

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/5

6:00-14:10

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

13:50-13:27

3 stops29h 37m

R30 720

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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 June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R1 538, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in June, then you should wait until March to fly from Michigan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R2 160.

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The fastest flight from Michigan to South Africa takes 17h 39m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Michigan to South Africa

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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