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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R9 420

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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 21 January 2026.

Wed 11/28:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R13 599
Tue 10/214:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R13 664
Tue 27/18:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R13 827
Tue 10/214:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R13 844
Thu 5/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 105
Wed 11/219:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/211:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 154
Thu 5/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/321:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1R14 268
Tue 10/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 578
Sat 7/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 14/312:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 611
Sun 8/29:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/213:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1R14 660
Tue 10/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 807
Sat 7/313:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/310:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R14 872

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 599

One-way from

R9 420

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 806
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/2-25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R36 894 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 053 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 21 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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Michigan

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Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 105

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 268

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 578

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 872

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

14:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 937

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:15-12:45

1 stop24h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:35-10:30

2 stops31h 55m

R15 084

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:15-16:20

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:35-10:30

2 stops31h 55m

R15 084

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-12:10

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

18:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R15 101

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-13:15

2 stops23h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

14:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

R15 199

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-16:49

2 stops26h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop18h 45m

R15 199

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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 235). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 407). 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 21 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 523 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
9 191 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
7 689 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

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, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 25h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 25m. 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.

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    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 235). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 407). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 096AverageR14 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 158AverageR16 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 387AverageR22 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 824AverageR16 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 059AverageR20 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 061AverageR22 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 348AverageR17 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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