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 30h on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County takes 29h 58m 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.

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British Airways

Jan 28

JNB

32h 23m

2 stops

DTW

Feb 1

DTW

37h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R17 787

Turkish Airlines

Jan 28

JNB

30h 05m

1 stop

DTW

Feb 1

DTW

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R18 115

Turkish Airlines

Jan 29

PLZ

33h 25m

2 stops

DTW

Feb 2

DTW

36h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

R20 557

Turkish Airlines

Jan 29

PLZ

33h 25m

2 stops

DTW

Feb 2

DTW

36h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

R20 590

Turkish Airlines

Jan 29

PLZ

33h 25m

2 stops

DTW

Feb 2

DTW

36h 00m

2 stops

PLZ

R20 607

Multiple Airlines

May 17

PLZ

54h 40m

2 stops

DTW

Aug 19

DTW

57h 05m

2 stops

PLZ

R22 262

Turkish Airlines

Jan 29

CPT

31h 55m

1 stop

DTW

Feb 2

DTW

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R23 672

British Airways

Jan 29

CPT

29h 58m

2 stops

DTW

Feb 2

DTW

37h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R24 803

British Airways

Jan 29

CPT

33h 13m

2 stops

DTW

Feb 2

DTW

32h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R24 852

Qatar Airways

May 17

PLZ

35h 35m

3 stops

DTW

Aug 19

DTW

41h 55m

3 stops

PLZ

R26 557

Turkish Airlines

Jan 29

CPT

31h 55m

1 stop

DTW

Feb 2

DTW

32h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R27 852

United Airlines

Jan 29

CPT

21h 00m

1 stop

DTW

Feb 2

DTW

25h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R30 754

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Qatar Airways

Feb 11

DUR

37h 29m

3 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

39h 59m

3 stops

DUR

R27 361

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

DUR

37h 29m

3 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

39h 59m

3 stops

DUR

R27 393

Emirates

Feb 11

DUR

31h 53m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

41h 14m

2 stops

DUR

R32 951

Emirates

Feb 11

DUR

31h 53m

2 stops

GRR

Feb 15

GRR

41h 14m

2 stops

DUR

R33 000

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British Airways

Feb 4

JNB

34h 51m

2 stops

FNT

Feb 8

FNT

34h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R22 164

British Airways

Feb 4

JNB

34h 51m

2 stops

FNT

Feb 8

FNT

34h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R23 082

British Airways

Feb 4

JNB

54h 09m

2 stops

FNT

Feb 8

FNT

34h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R23 115

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19:05 - 18:25

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

1 stop

21:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m

1 stop

R14 131Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

19:10 - 18:25

JNB

ORD

31h 15m

1 stop

20:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m

1 stop

R14 197Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

21:30 - 19:19

CPT

ORD

29h 49m

1 stop

14:38 - 19:15

ORD

CPT

21h 37m

1 stop

R14 771Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

21:55 - 23:55

JNB

ORD

34h 00m

1 stop

17:53 - 19:00

ORD

JNB

41h 07m

1 stop

R15 180Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 20

20:50 - 11:38

CPT

ORD

22h 48m

1 stop

7:00 - 15:05

ORD

CPT

25h 05m

2 stops

R15 295United Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

20:00 - 23:12

CPT

ORD

34h 12m

1 stop

13:12 - 15:20

ORD

CPT

19h 08m

1 stop

R16 197United Airlines

Sun, Jul 5 - Sat, Aug 1

23:59 - 17:37

JNB

MDW

25h 38m

2 stops

13:10 - 22:05

MDW

JNB

25h 55m

2 stops

R16 607KLM

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

19:35 - 20:58

JNB

DTW

32h 23m

2 stops

11:30 - 7:35

DTW

JNB

37h 05m

2 stops

R17 787British Airways

Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1

11:15 - 18:45

DUR

ORD

39h 30m

2 stops

18:30 - 10:40

ORD

DUR

32h 10m

2 stops

R17 852British Airways

Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

23:59 - 18:40

JNB

MDW

26h 41m

2 stops

13:10 - 22:05

MDW

JNB

25h 55m

2 stops

R18 098KLM

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 131

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 197

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-19:19

1 stop29h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

14:38-19:15

1 stop21h 37m

R14 771

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

21:55-23:55

1 stop34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

17:53-19:00

1 stop41h 07m

R15 180

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

20:50-11:38

1 stop22h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

7:00-15:05

2 stops25h 05m

R15 295

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

20:00-23:12

1 stop34h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

13:12-15:20

1 stop19h 08m

R16 197

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

23:59-17:37

2 stops25h 38m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/3

13:10-22:05

2 stops25h 55m

R16 607

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:35-20:58

2 stops32h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/2

11:30-7:35

2 stops37h 05m

R17 787

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

11:15-18:45

2 stops39h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

18:30-10:40

2 stops32h 10m

R17 852

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

23:59-18:40

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/3

13:10-22:05

2 stops25h 55m

R18 098

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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.

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Best One-Way Price	R4 098
Best Round-Trip Price	R14 131
Fastest flight time	25h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Michigan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 098 (Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Michigan from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 131 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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The fastest flight to Michigan from South Africa takes 25h 50m (Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Michigan

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Michigan?

For prices as low as R1 718/pp, you can find flights to Michigan depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to Michigan cost R1 718/pp.

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

Detroit is about 87% 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.

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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.

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

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Why use momondo?

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

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