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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R9 861

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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 1 July 2026.

Sat 18/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Thu 10/916:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 27/6R16 358
Wed 29/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 5/816:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 30/6R16 374
Tue 21/720:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops27h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 9/811:15
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/6R16 473
Sun 12/720:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 53m
United Airlines
Fri 24/721:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/7R16 506
Fri 9/1020:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop25h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 14/116:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6R16 571
Sat 4/78:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/910:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R16 850
Sat 4/79:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/914:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R16 899
Sun 26/718:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 8/820:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6R16 949
Wed 7/109:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 17/1014:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R16 965
Sat 4/714:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 30/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R17 064
Sat 4/78:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 28/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R17 096
Fri 17/714:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 21/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R17 113

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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 358

One-way from

R9 861

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 491
KLM
  • KLM
  • 18/7-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R42 055 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 084 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 1 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

16:50-21:25

1 stop21h 35m

R16 358

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:00-11:53

1 stop22h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

21:40-15:20

1 stop34h 40m

R16 506

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

20:00-16:14

2 stops27h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

11:15-17:10

2 stops22h 55m

R16 522

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-14:26

1 stop25h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

6:25-16:10

1 stop25h 45m

R16 571

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R17 113

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

23:15-20:30

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

13:26-17:50

1 stop21h 24m

R17 195

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 211

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

23:15-20:31

2 stops28h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

11:23-21:20

2 stops26h 57m

R17 375

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:05-12:16

2 stops22h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/7

8:25-17:50

1 stop27h 25m

R17 392

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-11:40

1 stop42h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

15:40-21:25

2 stops23h 45m

R17 621

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R13 831). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in June is currently the most expensive (average of R17 917). 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 1 July 2026.
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
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Delta
7,8
Good
8 452 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 430 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 909 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 KLM, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 45m. 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.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R13 831). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in June is currently the most expensive (average of R17 917). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 913AverageR16 617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 487AverageR17 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 251AverageR19 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 388AverageR17 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 523AverageR20 022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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