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

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Egyptair 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 24h 35m 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 Detroit and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 25h 25m.

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.

R11 280 Cheap Flights from Michigan to South Africa in 2026

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18:24 - 23:35

DTW

CPT

23h 11m

2 stops

20:05 - 15:11

CPT

DTW

25h 06m

1 stop

R15 954Multiple Airlines

mar., sept. 1 - mar., oct. 13

12:20 - 23:35

DTW

CPT

29h 15m

2 stops

14:15 - 17:09

CPT

DTW

32h 54m

2 stops

R16 598Multiple Airlines

mar., sept. 1 - mar., oct. 13

16:25 - 19:40

DTW

JNB

21h 15m

1 stop

21:55 - 17:27

JNB

DTW

25h 32m

1 stop

R17 820Virgin Atlantic

dim., sept. 6 - dim., sept. 13

20:15 - 12:05

ORD

CPT

31h 50m

1 stop

17:20 - 10:00

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

R17 837Turkish Airlines

jeu., nov. 26 - mar., déc. 8

10:30 - 19:40

DTW

JNB

27h 10m

1 stop

21:55 - 20:11

JNB

DTW

28h 16m

1 stop

R17 969Virgin Atlantic

dim., sept. 6 - dim., sept. 13

20:15 - 12:05

ORD

CPT

31h 50m

1 stop

17:20 - 10:00

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

R18 233Turkish Airlines

mer., nov. 25 - mar., déc. 8

19:20 - 10:35

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 - 15:05

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

R20 034Qatar Airways

lun., sept. 21 - mer., sept. 30

19:20 - 10:35

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 - 15:05

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

R20 050Qatar Airways

lun., sept. 21 - mer., sept. 30

6:05 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 15m

2 stops

9:45 - 23:55

JNB

DTW

44h 10m

2 stops

R21 223Etihad Airways

lun., août 31 - mer., sept. 9

6:00 - 8:15

DTW

JNB

44h 15m

2 stops

9:45 - 16:32

JNB

DTW

60h 47m

2 stops

R21 289Etihad Airways

jeu., sept. 17 - sam., sept. 26

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Etihad Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Aug 31

DTW6:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 10m

2 stops

DTW23:55Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 223

Etihad Airways

Sept 17

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

60h 47m

2 stops

DTW16:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 289

United Airlines flights from Michigan to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on Michigan to South Africa flight tickets

United Airlines

Jul 9

DTW8:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 30m

2 stops

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

Jul 24

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

33h 51m

1 stop

DTW23:51Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R25 368

United Airlines

Jul 9

DTW7:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 15m

2 stops

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

Jul 24

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

27h 39m

2 stops

DTW17:39Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R27 350

United Airlines

Oct 3

GRR16:53Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

19h 37m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 26

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

1 stop

GRR19:50Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

R28 324

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 1/9

18:24-23:35

2 stops23h 11m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 13/10

20:05-15:11

1 stop25h 06m

R15 954

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 1/9

12:20-23:35

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 13/10

14:15-17:09

2 stops32h 54m

R16 598

Fastest return journey

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 6/9

16:25-19:40

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 13/9

21:55-17:27

1 stop25h 32m

R17 820

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 26/11

20:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 8/12

17:20-10:00

1 stop24h 40m

R17 837

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 6/9

10:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 13/9

21:55-20:11

1 stop28h 16m

R17 969

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 25/11

20:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 8/12

17:20-10:00

1 stop24h 40m

R18 233

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 21/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

mer. 30/9

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

R20 034

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 21/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

mer. 30/9

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

R20 050

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 31/8

6:05-8:20

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 9/9

9:45-23:55

2 stops44h 10m

R21 223

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jeu. 17/9

6:00-8:15

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 26/9

9:45-16:32

2 stops60h 47m

R21 289

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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 552, 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 180.

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You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Michigan to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 40m
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The fastest flight from Michigan to South Africa takes 17h 40m

There are no direct flights from Michigan to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Michigan to South Africa.

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

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