How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Michigan you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County takes 25h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County takes 31h 55m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

R9 930 Cheap Flights to Michigan in 2026

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Recent flights found to popular cities in Michigan

Find flights to these popular cities in Michigan from your nearest airport.

Flights to Detroit

Search all flight deals to Detroit

Turkish Airlines

Jan 22

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW

Jan 26

DTW

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R15 100

Turkish Airlines

Jan 22

JNB

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW

Jan 26

DTW

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R15 166

Turkish Airlines

Apr 16

CPT

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW

Jun 16

DTW

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R15 773

Delta

Feb 3

JNB

25h 45m

1 stop

DTW

Feb 10

DTW

29h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R16 430

Delta

Feb 3

JNB

28h 20m

2 stops

DTW

Feb 10

DTW

32h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R16 512

British Airways

Jan 22

JNB

43h 52m

2 stops

DTW

Jan 26

DTW

33h 28m

2 stops

JNB

R16 857

British Airways

Jan 22

JNB

30h 08m

2 stops

DTW

Jan 26

DTW

33h 28m

2 stops

JNB

R17 382

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

JNB

28h 50m

3 stops

DTW

Feb 16

DTW

32h 15m

2 stops

JNB

R17 759

Multiple Airlines

Apr 16

CPT

32h 10m

1 stop

DTW

Jun 16

DTW

35h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R18 350

Air Canada

Feb 3

JNB

34h 34m

3 stops

DTW

Feb 10

DTW

32h 15m

2 stops

JNB

R18 908

Ethiopian Air

Feb 3

JNB

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW

Feb 10

DTW

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB

R18 925

Ethiopian Air

Feb 9

JNB

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW

Feb 16

DTW

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB

R19 089

Flights to Grand Rapids

Search all flight deals to Grand Rapids

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

DUR

40h 39m

3 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

39h 59m

3 stops

DUR

R27 443

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

DUR

40h 39m

3 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

39h 59m

3 stops

DUR

R27 558

Emirates

Feb 11

DUR

31h 53m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

41h 14m

2 stops

DUR

R30 069

Emirates

Feb 11

DUR

31h 53m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

41h 14m

2 stops

DUR

R30 201

Flights to Flint

Search all flight deals to Flint

British Airways

Feb 4

JNB

27h 44m

2 stops

FNT

Feb 8

FNT

34h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R22 634

British Airways

Feb 4

JNB

32h 26m

2 stops

FNT

Feb 8

FNT

34h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R22 733

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Michigan

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Michigan

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

19:10 - 10:05

JNB

ORD

22h 55m

1 stop

20:10 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

31h 20m

1 stop

R14 132Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Apr 3

14:30 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

R14 148Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

20:50 - 11:38

CPT

ORD

22h 48m

1 stop

16:10 - 18:00

ORD

CPT

17h 50m

1 stop

R15 330United Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

20:50 - 18:37

CPT

ORD

29h 47m

1 stop

18:17 - 16:10

ORD

CPT

37h 53m

1 stop

R15 642United Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

23:59 - 18:40

JNB

MDW

26h 41m

2 stops

13:29 - 22:05

MDW

JNB

24h 36m

2 stops

R17 037KLM

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

23:10 - 22:31

CPT

MDW

31h 21m

2 stops

12:45 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

22h 30m

1 stop

R18 137Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

23:15 - 19:23

CPT

DTW

26h 08m

2 stops

14:10 - 21:25

DTW

CPT

25h 15m

2 stops

R19 220KLM

Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Jun 16

21:30 - 17:45

CPT

MDW

28h 15m

1 stop

12:45 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

22h 30m

1 stop

R19 237Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

22:00 - 18:44

JNB

FNT

27h 44m

2 stops

13:40 - 7:35

FNT

JNB

34h 55m

2 stops

R22 634British Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

22:00 - 23:26

JNB

FNT

32h 26m

2 stops

13:40 - 7:35

FNT

JNB

34h 55m

2 stops

R22 733British Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R14 132

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R14 148

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

20:50-11:38

1 stop22h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

16:10-18:00

1 stop17h 50m

R15 330

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

20:50-18:37

1 stop29h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

18:17-16:10

1 stop37h 53m

R15 642

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:59-18:40

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/3

13:29-22:05

2 stops24h 36m

R17 037

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

23:10-22:31

2 stops31h 21m

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/3

12:45-19:15

1 stop22h 30m

R18 137

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

23:15-19:23

2 stops26h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/6

14:10-21:25

2 stops25h 15m

R19 220

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

21:30-17:45

1 stop28h 15m

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/3

12:45-19:15

1 stop22h 30m

R19 237

JohannesburgFlint

JNB - FNT

JNBFNT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:00-18:44

2 stops27h 44m

Flint Bishop

Sun 8/2

13:40-7:35

2 stops34h 55m

R22 634

JohannesburgFlint

JNB - FNT

JNBFNT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:00-23:26

2 stops32h 26m

Flint Bishop

Sun 8/2

13:40-7:35

2 stops34h 55m

R22 733

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Michigan flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your Michigan flight to craft the best travel plan

Airlines

Other information

Which airlines fly to Michigan?

United Airlines, KLM and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Michigan from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Michigan. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Michigan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Michigan

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Michigan from South Africa

Detroit

Find flights to Detroit

Cheap Michigan flight deals and tips

Summary info about Michigan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R9 930
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 132
Fastest flight time	24h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Michigan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 930 (Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

Search Deals

The best round-trip flight price to Michigan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 132 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

Search Deals

The fastest flight to Michigan from South Africa takes 24h 50m (Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

Search Deals

Frequently asked questions about flying to Michigan

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Michigan?

For prices as low as R1 720/pp, you can find flights to Michigan depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to Michigan cost R1 720/pp.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Detroit?

Detroit is about 88% more popular to visit than any other city in Michigan, according to momondo users. When visiting Detroit, it is recommended to fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

What is the weather like in Michigan?

Temperatures in Michigan can vary between 24,8 °F and 73,4 °F based on the time of year. Typically, the coldest month in Michigan will be January, and the warmest month will be July. It is also worth noting that those looking to avoid rain and/or snow should consider travelling to Michigan in January, January, and March, as that is when precipitation is least likely.

Which airlines fly to Michigan?

United Airlines, KLM and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Michigan according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Michigan. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Michigan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Michigan?

Prices for flights to Michigan are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Michigan?

As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Michigan.

How old do you have to be to fly to Michigan?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Michigan.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Michigan?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Michigan 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 Michigan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

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

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Michigan. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

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

Yes. All flights to Michigan on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Michigan?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Michigan, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Michigan right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Michigan are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.

An easier way to manage your Michigan trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

Thu 12/2

Thu 19/2

Email me momondo's favourite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to Michigan

R15 100 Cheap flights to Michigan

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Michigan departing on 22/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Recent flights found to popular cities in Michigan

Find flights to these popular cities in Michigan from your nearest airport.

Flights to Detroit

Flights to Grand Rapids

Flights to Flint

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Michigan

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Michigan

Recent one-way flight deals from South Africa to Michigan

Recent last minute flight deals from South Africa to Michigan

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Michigan that are best for you.

See travel insights to Michigan from

Michigan flights insights and trends

Which airlines fly to Michigan?

How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

Cheapest flights to cities in Michigan

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Michigan from South Africa

Cheap Michigan flight deals and tips

Summary info about Michigan flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

Best Round-Trip Price

Fastest flight time

Frequently asked questions about flying to Michigan

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Michigan?

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Detroit?

What is the weather like in Michigan?

Which airlines fly to Michigan?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Michigan?

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Michigan?

How old do you have to be to fly to Michigan?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Michigan?

Why use momondo?

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

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

How can momondo help me find flights to Michigan?

I’m not ready to book a flight to Michigan right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

An easier way to manage your Michigan trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to Michigan

Popular Flights to Michigan

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo