How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and KLM fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 25h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 46m. 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 530
One-way from	R10 809
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R18 200

Turkish Airlines
6/11-13/11
2 total stops
74h 30m total
South Africa to Michigan

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Turkish Airlines
5/11-31/12
1 total stop
32h 45m total
South Africa to Michigan

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CPT Cape Town Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35-11:40

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

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20:20-11:24

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JohannesburgDetroit

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

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19:45-14:15

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19:40-19:15

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23:59-19:15

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

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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 644). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 700). 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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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.

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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 578 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.

Delta

7,8

Good

8 609 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

4 459 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

10 243 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.

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, United Airlines, and KLM fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 25h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 46m. 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 644). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R21 700). 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	CheapestR9 040	AverageR17 851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 365	AverageR17 771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 213	AverageR18 609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 260	AverageR17 113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 393	AverageR19 866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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