How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 23h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 33m. There are 13681 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	R14 990
One-way from	R9 530
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 512

Virgin Atlantic
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65h 42m total
South Africa to Michigan

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25h 55m total
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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 549). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 280). 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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Meghana,Aug 2026

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It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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Meghana,Aug 2026

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It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Virgin Atlantic

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?
Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 23h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 33m. There are 13681 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 549). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 280). 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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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR8 865	AverageR16 053	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 068	AverageR17 427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 899	AverageR18 249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR15 945	AverageR16 781	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 076	AverageR19 481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 958	AverageR21 761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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