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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R8 986

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 November 2025.

Mon 17/1119:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/1220:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11R14 970
Sun 23/1119:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11R15 416
Thu 20/1120:50CPT - ORD
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1215:38ORD - CPT
1 stop18h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11R15 862
Sat 6/1220:50CPT - ORD
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/120:00ORD - CPT
2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11R15 931
Fri 26/1219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/1211:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/11R15 999
Thu 20/1121:30CPT - MDW
1 stop27h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 3/1210:49MDW - CPT
1 stop24h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/11R16 171
Tue 23/1219:35JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/520:50ORD - JNB
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11R16 239
Mon 22/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops35h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/421:13ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11R16 359
Fri 19/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/118:25ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11R16 651
Thu 25/1220:50CPT - ORD
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:51ORD - CPT
1 stop23h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11R16 874
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 31/522:35ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/11R17 079
Sat 22/1122:00JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/117:15DTW - JNB
2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11R17 097

Cheap 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 12 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 416

One-way from

R8 986

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 754
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R10 007 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 576 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 12 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Michigan that are best for you.

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Michigan

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Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 30/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 416

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 519

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 759

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

20:50-9:48

1 stop20h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/1

20:00-16:10

2 stops36h 10m

R15 931

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/12

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 999

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-19:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

R16 051

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

19:45-23:44

2 stops35h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

21:13-17:45

2 stops37h 32m

R16 359

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

22:00-23:35

2 stops32h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 29/11

7:15-18:35

2 stops28h 20m

R17 097

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

22:00-23:10

2 stops32h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

20:15-8:35

1 stop29h 20m

R17 114

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

22:00-17:45

2 stops27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

9:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R17 182

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Michigan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Michigan from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R14 799). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 234). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Michigan in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 12 November 2025.
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
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 012 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 041 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 511 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Michigan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 20h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 07m. There are 13700 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Michigan one-way?

    R8 986 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Delta, with prices starting from R10 632 and R12 192, respectively.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R14 799). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 234). 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 12 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 620AverageR16 238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 923AverageR18 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 163AverageR24 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 296AverageR18 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 869AverageR21 214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 871AverageR23 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR17 172AverageR19 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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