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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R9 602

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Michigan

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 January 2026.

Wed 11/314:35
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/310:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/1R13 263
Tue 10/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/321:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R13 584
Tue 27/18:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/1R13 600
Thu 5/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R13 793
Mon 9/319:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/321:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 146
Mon 26/119:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 243
Sun 25/119:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 259
Tue 27/119:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 740
Thu 5/220:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop24h 30m
SWISS
Wed 18/218:35
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 24/1R14 965
Thu 5/222:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 18/214:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops20h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 078
Wed 11/320:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop21h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 18/316:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop17h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 142
Sun 25/122:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops33h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/15:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R15 736

Find flight deals from South Africa to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 263

One-way from

R9 602

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 498
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 41m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R36 425 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 898 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Michigan that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Michigan that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-8:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 263

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R14 146

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-12:45

1 stop24h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

18:35-10:30

2 stops31h 55m

R14 965

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-14:16

2 stops24h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

14:00-18:35

2 stops20h 35m

R15 078

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:50-13:22

2 stops23h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

11:15-17:00

2 stops22h 45m

R15 142

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-17:40

1 stop25h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

19:45-8:35

2 stops30h 50m

R16 089

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-18:36

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/2

13:28-8:35

2 stops35h 07m

R16 186

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

22:00-18:40

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago Midway

Tue 17/3

13:10-19:00

2 stops22h 50m

R16 218

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

7:55-17:54

2 stops40h 59m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/3

9:30-19:15

2 stops26h 45m

R16 603

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

11:15-18:25

2 stops39h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

20:20-13:30

2 stops33h 10m

R17 984

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Michigan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Michigan

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R14 002). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 137). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Michigan. Reviews last updated 26 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Michigan. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 199 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 208 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 701 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Michigan?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 35m. There are 14008 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R14 002). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 137). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Michigan

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Michigan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 865AverageR14 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 910AverageR16 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 135AverageR22 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 565AverageR16 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 796AverageR19 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 798AverageR22 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 079AverageR17 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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