How long is the flight from Michigan to South Africa?

On average, it takes 27h 45m 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 29h 50m.

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

Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways 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.

R10 264 Cheap Flights from Michigan to South Africa in 2026

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6:05 - 0:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 675Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 - 17:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 09m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 788Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 18

6:00 - 3:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 17:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 34m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 889Kenya Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

20:10 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R17 954Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

6:05 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 954Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Dec 5

6:00 - 3:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 17:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 34m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

11:25 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 25m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R18 067Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30

7:00 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 11:47JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 47m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 116Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

20:10 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R18 245Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

7:00 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:15 - 12:46JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 31m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 294Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 4

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10:15 - 14:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R20 884Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1

10:15 - 14:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R21 062Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1

6:00 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 17:01JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 01m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 402Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

10:15 - 14:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R21 580Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1

10:24 - 7:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 21:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 23m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 969Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6

10:15 - 14:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R22 600Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

6:00 - 0:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 16:17JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 17m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R22 649Kenya Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 21

10:24 - 7:55DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 21:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 23m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 827Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Sep 6

10:15 - 20:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R22 989Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 29

10:15 - 20:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R23 377Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

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Qatar Airways flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Sept 8

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 15

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 366

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 30m

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DUR19:50Durban King Shaka Intl

Oct 21

DUR12:05Durban King Shaka Intl

34h 00m

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 325

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Sept 13

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 20m

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DUR17:40Durban King Shaka Intl

Sept 20

DUR17:00Durban King Shaka Intl

53h 05m

2 stops

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 374

Ethiopian Air flights from Michigan to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 27

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 4

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

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ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 638

Ethiopian Air

Sept 6

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 20

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

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ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 654

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Sept 16

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m

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JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 23

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

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ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 670

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R17 954

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16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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2 stops25h 47m

R18 116

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

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1 stop24h 05m

R18 245

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mon 28/9

7:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

1:15-12:46

2 stops42h 31m

R18 294

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R24 187, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in April, then you should wait until March to fly from Michigan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R24 835.

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

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	18h 51m
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The fastest flight from Michigan to South Africa takes 18h 51m

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?

It is quick and easy to find Michigan to South Africa flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to South Africa that suits you.

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