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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, 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 22h 45m 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 28h 35m.

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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18:25 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

37h 25m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:57

JNB

ORD

26h 57m

2 stops

R14 151Kenya Airways

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17

10:36 - 0:25

ORD

JNB

53h 49m

2 stops

17:00 - 17:41

JNB

ORD

31h 41m

2 stops

R14 167Kenya Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Apr 18

6:04 - 0:25

ORD

JNB

35h 21m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:57

JNB

ORD

26h 57m

2 stops

R15 683Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Apr 7

20:10 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R15 764Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

12:20 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

44h 30m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:57

JNB

ORD

26h 57m

2 stops

R15 764Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

14:30 - 8:40

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

R15 861Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11

10:15 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

8:20 - 8:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

2 stops

R15 877Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

11:50 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

40h 00m

1 stop

17:15 - 19:25

CPT

ORD

33h 10m

1 stop

R15 942Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18

8:14 - 19:15

GRR

CPT

28h 01m

1 stop

21:30 - 17:05

CPT

GRR

26h 35m

1 stop

R19 282Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22

12:45 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

22h 30m

1 stop

21:30 - 17:45

CPT

MDW

28h 15m

1 stop

R22 186Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22

Ethiopian Air flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 31

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 651

Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 18

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 667

Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 1

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 683

American Airlines flights from Michigan to South Africa

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American Airlines

Apr 13

DTW16:50Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 35m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 22

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 47m

2 stops

DTW17:02Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 024

American Airlines

Apr 22

DTW17:32Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 28m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 26

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 59m

2 stops

DTW21:14Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 040

American Airlines

Mar 5

DTW19:54Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 41m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 12

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 13m

2 stops

DTW21:13Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 411

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ChicagoJohannesburg

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

18:25-15:50

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R14 151

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

10:36-0:25

2 stops53h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

17:00-17:41

2 stops31h 41m

R14 167

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

6:04-0:25

2 stops35h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R15 683

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 764

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

12:20-15:50

2 stops44h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R15 764

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R15 861

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

R15 877

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-19:25

1 stop33h 10m

R15 942

Grand RapidsCape Town

GRR - CPT

GRRCPT

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 19/2

8:14-19:15

1 stop28h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

21:30-17:05

1 stop26h 35m

R19 282

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 19/2

12:45-19:15

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

21:30-17:45

1 stop28h 15m

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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 R21 605, 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 January to fly from Michigan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R22 460.

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Fastest flight time	18h 06m
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The fastest flight from Michigan to South Africa takes 18h 06m

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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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