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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R9 577

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Feb 2 — Feb 91
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 3 January 2026.

Wed 29/418:00JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/520:10ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R14 299
Thu 8/1013:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/1010:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/1R14 563
Sun 1/219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/220:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R14 795
Mon 16/216:00DUR - ORD
2 stops34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/211:50ORD - DUR
2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R15 092
Thu 22/119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/1R15 191
Sun 15/219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 40mLufthansa
Sun 22/221:15ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/1R15 422
Fri 16/120:50CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/111:00ORD - CPT
2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1R15 422
Thu 15/120:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/114:00ORD - CPT
2 stops20h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1R15 455
Sun 1/222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/215:44ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1R15 472
Sun 15/219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/221:50ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1R15 488
Mon 16/221:30CPT - DTW
1 stop27h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 23/216:10DTW - CPT
1 stop20h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1R15 604
Sun 15/219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/215:50ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1R15 785

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 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 299

One-way from

R9 577

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 022
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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22/1
  • 22/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 47m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R38 299 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 208 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 3 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Michigan that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/5

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R14 299

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 795

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 191

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:45-13:25

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

21:15-7:05

2 stops25h 50m

R15 422

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

20:50-13:15

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/1

11:00-16:10

2 stops21h 10m

R15 422

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

20:50-14:16

2 stops25h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

16:15-18:00

1 stop17h 45m

R15 455

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

22:00-13:15

2 stops23h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

10:35-18:35

2 stops24h 00m

R15 472

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 472

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:45-14:00

2 stops26h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

21:50-7:05

1 stop25h 15m

R15 488

Cape TownDetroit

CPT - DTW

CPTDTW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

21:30-17:38

1 stop27h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/2

16:10-19:15

1 stop20h 05m

R15 604

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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 398). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 594). 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 3 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
1 435 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air France
7,4
Good
1 515 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 135 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 642 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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, Lufthansa, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 22h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h. There are 14008 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 919 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, with prices starting from R11 178 and R15 978, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Michigan (average of R14 398). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 594). 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 3 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 078AverageR14 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 332AverageR16 683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 564AverageR22 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 006AverageR17 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 243AverageR20 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 245AverageR22 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 535AverageR18 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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