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Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan from R9 356

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
May 18 — May 251
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 18 April 2026.

Tue 3/119:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/1213:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4R14 696
Thu 17/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4R14 908
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R15 120
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4R15 578
Tue 24/1119:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/1120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/4R16 296
Thu 28/512:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 20/819:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 031
Tue 24/1117:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/111:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R17 096
Mon 18/519:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/719:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 357
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R17 537
Tue 3/1117:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/126:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R17 553
Thu 20/89:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 25/921:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R17 880
Wed 30/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 42m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/108:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 929

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 908

One-way from

R9 356

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 970
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/9-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • South Africa to Michigan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 852 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R19 105

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

20:25-18:56

2 stops28h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/8

12:15-19:40

1 stop25h 25m

R19 546

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

15:10-8:35

2 stops72h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

21:10-13:00

2 stops56h 50m

R19 856

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

13:50-8:35

2 stops49h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

21:10-14:10

2 stops58h 00m

R19 856

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/1

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R19 905

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

21:10-15:15

2 stops35h 05m

R20 133

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R20 166

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 231

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 19/9

18:40-10:25

1 stop33h 45m

R20 231

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

15:25-15:40

2 stops55h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/7

21:10-14:35

2 stops34h 25m

R20 313

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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 R13 765). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 345). 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 18 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
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,2

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
8 422 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,2

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
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,2

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
687 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,2

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
9 604 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,2

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
4 308 reviews
Delta
7,9
Good
8 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Overall

7,9

Entertainment

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,2

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 Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Michigan in about 28h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 24m. There are 13638 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 R13 765). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 345). 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 18 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 162AverageR16 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 413AverageR17 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 012AverageR20 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 185AverageR22 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 197AverageR16 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 444AverageR19 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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