How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 24h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30h 56m. There are 13638 km between South Africa and Michigan. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Michigan ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Michigan when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Michigan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Michigan as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Michigan that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Michigan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Michigan?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Michigan.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Michigan?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Michigan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Michigan

Round-trip from	R15 847
One-way from	R12 449
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 841

Turkish Airlines
25/10-2/11
2 total stops
67h 00m total
South Africa to Michigan

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Qatar Airways
7/10-31/12
2 total stops
32h 59m total
South Africa to Michigan

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Michigan?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R15 929). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 096). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Michigan

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Michigan. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7,8

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1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 578 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Delta

7,8

Good

8 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 455 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 275 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

694 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 578 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 24h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30h 56m. There are 13638 km between South Africa and Michigan. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Michigan that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Michigan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Michigan?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Michigan.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Michigan?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Michigan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Michigan?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R15 929). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 096). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Michigan

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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR9 205	AverageR18 410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 646	AverageR18 095	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 829	AverageR18 037	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 442	AverageR17 332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 692	AverageR20 228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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