How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 20h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 59m. 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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Round-trip from	R17 711
One-way from	R11 532
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 786

Turkish Airlines
5/11-9/11
2 total stops
63h 00m total
South Africa to Michigan

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25/11-31/12
1 total stop
30h 10m total
South Africa to Michigan

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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0:00-7:00

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R11 532

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Cape Town Intl

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17:15-18:00

1 stop31h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 863

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

18:50-13:50

3 stops50h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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0:00-7:00

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R12 292

Cape TownDetroit

CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/2

15:20-18:00

2 stops33h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Thu 5/11

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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20:05-10:55

1 stop31h 50m

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

22:00-11:53

1 stop20h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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19:10-18:35

1 stop40h 25m

R17 728

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

19:45-10:18

2 stops45h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/11

16:05-9:40

1 stop34h 35m

R18 785

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-22:34

2 stops43h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

7:46-8:25

2 stops41h 39m

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JohannesburgGrand Rapids

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/3

13:45-20:37

2 stops36h 52m

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Wed 24/3

16:05-8:40

2 stops34h 35m

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JohannesburgGrand Rapids

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:45-0:41

2 stops41h 56m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 15/11

12:57-8:40

2 stops36h 43m

R26 286

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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 R16 043). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 023). 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, andVirgin Atlantic from South Africa to Michigan. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 586 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

1 586 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 586 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

8 650 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 586 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

7,5

Good

694 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 586 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

4 456 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 586 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

10 355 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 586 reviews

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Reviews

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, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 20h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 59m. 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 R16 043). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R22 023). 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 175	AverageR18 437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 595	AverageR18 036	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 777	AverageR17 978	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 389	AverageR17 276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 638	AverageR20 162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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