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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R9 435

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
May 10 — May 171
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 10 April 2026.

Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R14 752
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R14 785
Mon 29/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4R15 211
Thu 1/1016:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 26/1120:05
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 376
Mon 23/1119:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/1120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R15 408
Sat 21/1119:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R15 474
Mon 23/1116:00
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/1111:50
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R15 983
Tue 16/616:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 19/811:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 032
Mon 6/79:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 13/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R16 541
Thu 2/79:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/714:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4R16 672
Mon 23/1117:15
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/1120:05
DTW
-
CPT
1 stop32h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R16 869
Sat 26/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 885

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 752

One-way from

R9 435

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 069
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 10m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 031 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 258 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 10 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

14:45-9:40

2 stops25h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

11:50-19:50

2 stops48h 00m

R17 689

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R18 214

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R18 608

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

9:50-17:20

2 stops38h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/7

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R19 773

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-15:40

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

21:10-16:45

2 stops36h 35m

R19 904

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

17:55-16:57

2 stops29h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/11

6:00-16:10

2 stops27h 10m

R19 937

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:50-15:40

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

21:10-14:35

2 stops34h 25m

R20 003

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

18:40-8:45

1 stop32h 05m

R20 183

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

15:25-9:15

2 stops48h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

14:00-13:00

2 stops64h 00m

R20 413

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R20 577

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R14 489). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 541). 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 10 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,KLM, andVirgin Atlantic 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
8 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7,9
Good
8 402 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 562 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 307 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,9

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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, Etihad Airways, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 25h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 35m. There are 14455 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R14 489). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 541). 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 237AverageR16 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 489AverageR17 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 091AverageR21 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 144AverageR22 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 226AverageR17 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 525AverageR20 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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