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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R10 368

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Dec 30 — Jan 61
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 30 November 2025.

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/15:40ORD - JNB
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11R17 793
Sat 13/1222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 10/120:18ORD - JNB
2 stops54h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/11R17 896
Tue 16/1219:20JNB - DTW
2 stops33h 53mKLM
Sun 11/120:15DTW - JNB
2 stops42h 50mKLM
Deal found 29/11R18 153
Sun 14/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1211:15ORD - JNB
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11R18 187
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/17:17DTW - JNB
2 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R18 563
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Sat 10/117:20ORD - JNB
1 stop34h 50mKLM
Deal found 28/11R18 854
Sun 14/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1221:40ORD - JNB
2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11R19 111
Sun 14/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 28/11R19 128
Wed 10/121:35JNB - ORD
2 stops48h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/17:45ORD - JNB
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R19 504
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 11mDelta
Sun 11/116:45DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 28/11R19 829
Sat 13/1212:05JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/17:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R20 018
Sun 14/1222:00JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 18mDelta
Wed 31/129:29MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Deal found 28/11R22 892

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 30 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 672

One-way from

R10 368

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 716
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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29/1
  • 29/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 48m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R9 965 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 545 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 30 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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Depart

Return

Price

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 672

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

19:50-10:47

1 stop21h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

13:12-15:20

1 stop19h 08m

R15 860

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R17 468

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-17:47

2 stops27h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

17:10-10:25

1 stop33h 15m

R17 622

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

23:59-18:36

2 stops26h 37m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/2

13:26-22:05

2 stops24h 39m

R17 657

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:59-18:36

2 stops26h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/2

13:51-22:05

2 stops24h 14m

R17 657

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

23:59-18:36

2 stops26h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/2

12:48-22:05

2 stops25h 17m

R17 657

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

23:59-18:36

2 stops26h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/2

13:26-22:05

2 stops24h 39m

R17 657

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:59-18:36

2 stops26h 37m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/2

12:48-22:05

2 stops25h 17m

R17 657

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:00-19:15

2 stops29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

16:14-7:35

2 stops31h 21m

R17 965

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R14 765). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 195). 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 30 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 30 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
1 424 reviews
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Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
1 424 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
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Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
9 055 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
4 069 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
7 545 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 424 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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 British Airways fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 21h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 03m. 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?

    R10 556 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 881 and R12 011, 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 765). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 195). 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 30 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 587AverageR15 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 886AverageR17 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 126AverageR23 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 422AverageR18 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 831AverageR21 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 833AverageR23 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR17 133AverageR19 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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