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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R9 946

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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 16 May 2026.

Tue 16/620:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 43m
United Airlines
Fri 3/721:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5R16 899
Tue 16/620:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop21h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/78:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5R16 966
Sat 8/89:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 22/821:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R17 132
Thu 3/912:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R17 265
Tue 9/619:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 17/819:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R17 298
Tue 1/912:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R17 348
Wed 25/119:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1120:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R17 548
Mon 29/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/821:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R17 681
Tue 16/620:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops28h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 2/721:40
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops36h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5R17 880
Tue 27/1017:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 56m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/116:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops44h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/5R17 930
Mon 29/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 1/821:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R18 013
Thu 18/619:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 4/711:07
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5R18 030

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 16 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 899

One-way from

R9 946

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 864
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/6-4/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 16m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 476 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 197 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 16 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

20:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/7

7:10-17:10

1 stop27h 00m

R17 032

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

19:50-22:07

1 stop33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/7

6:00-17:10

1 stop28h 10m

R18 030

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

17:15-18:10

1 stop31h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/11

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R18 978

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 11/6

18:30-16:50

2 stops29h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R19 045

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

22:00-7:27

2 stops40h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

15:55-18:30

1 stop19h 35m

R19 361

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

19:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

21:30-18:30

1 stop38h 00m

R20 176
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

19:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

14:56-18:30

1 stop21h 34m

R20 575

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

19:50-8:45

2 stops30h 55m

R20 591

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

12:40-15:34

2 stops32h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

13:50-4:00

2 stops32h 10m

R20 791

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

12:27-21:25

2 stops25h 58m

R20 924

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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 R14 021). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 649). 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 16 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Michigan. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7,9
Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7,9
Good
8 454 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 369 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 729 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Entertainment

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 21h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 05m. 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 R14 021). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 649). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Michigan

Discover the top 6 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 16 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 444AverageR16 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 700AverageR17 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 310AverageR20 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 486AverageR23 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 499AverageR17 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 750AverageR20 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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