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

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines 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 21h 35m to fly from Michigan to South Africa if you fly out of Flint (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 31h 45m.

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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10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT

21h 20m1 stop

13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD

25h 25m2 stops

R16 598Ethiopian Air

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Wed, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 5

7:30 - 3:55ORD-JNB

36h 25m2 stops

12:05 - 12:38JNB-ORD

32h 33m2 stops

R17 288Kenya Airways

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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11

6:45 - 15:50ORD-JNB

26h 05m2 stops

17:00 - 17:22JNB-ORD

31h 22m2 stops

R17 306

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Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Oct 5

20:20 - 15:50ORD-JNB

36h 30m2 stops

17:00 - 12:10JNB-ORD

26h 10m2 stops

R17 415

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Tue, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 5

23:45 - 11:50ORD-CPT

29h 05m1 stop

16:35 - 9:40CPT-ORD

24h 05m1 stop

R17 796Turkish Airlines

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23:45 - 10:35ORD-JNB

27h 50m1 stop

17:55 - 9:40JNB-ORD

22h 45m1 stop

R18 032Turkish Airlines

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21:45 - 12:10ORD-CPT

30h 25m1 stop

20:35 - 13:50CPT-ORD

25h 15m1 stop

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18:45 - 12:10ORD-CPT

33h 25m1 stop

18:45 - 13:50CPT-ORD

27h 05m1 stop

R20 012American Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Feb 23

16:06 - 8:05ORD-CPT

31h 59m2 stops

22:10 - 13:50CPT-ORD

23h 40m1 stop

R20 447British Airways

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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17

20:45 - 12:10ORD-CPT

31h 25m1 stop

22:00 - 18:45CPT-ORD

28h 45m1 stop

R20 702American Airlines

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Kenya Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Nov 5

ORD7:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 25m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 33m

2 stops

ORD12:38Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Kenya Airways

Oct 31

ORD7:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 25m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 31m

2 stops

ORD17:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Kenya Airways

Aug 9

ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB1:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 51m

2 stops

ORD12:16Chicago O'Hare Intl

R25 260

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Etihad Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Aug 27

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

44h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 09m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R21 028

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Etihad Airways

Aug 9

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 27

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 896

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10:15-14:35

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

7:30-3:55

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Tue 11/11

12:05-12:38

2 stops32h 33m

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

6:45-15:50

2 stops26h 05m

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Sun 5/10

17:00-17:22

2 stops31h 22m

R17 306

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/9

20:20-15:50

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

17:00-12:10

2 stops26h 10m

R17 415

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

23:45-11:50

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

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Wed 3/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

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Fri 3/10

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

R18 032

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

21:45-12:10

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

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1 stop25h 15m

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

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Mon 8/12

18:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

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18:45-13:50

1 stop27h 05m

R20 012

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

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Tue 11/11

16:06-8:05

2 stops31h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

22:10-13:50

1 stop23h 40m

R20 447

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

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Mon 5/1

20:45-12:10

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

22:00-18:45

1 stop28h 45m

R20 702

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Michigan to South Africa

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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 R23 662, 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 March to fly from Michigan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R26 912.

Can stopping save me money on Michigan to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Michigan to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R10 660
Fastest flight time	17h 50m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	3 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Michigan in the past 72 hours is R10 660. The best return flight deal from Michigan to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 598.

The fastest flight from Michigan to South Africa takes 17h 50m

There are no direct flights from Michigan to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Durban King Shaka Intl Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

There are 3 airports near South Africa: Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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

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

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