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$580+ Cheap flights from Michigan to South Africa

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Michigan to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:45 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$871
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:25 pm
ORD
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JNB
2 stops37h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/35:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops28h 29m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$964
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops24h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/315:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$971
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:04 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 46m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/235:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 26m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$972
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:45 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/265:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$973
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/49:45 am
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/188:20 am
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28$975
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:04 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1012:05 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$976
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:45 am
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 2/152:30 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$977
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/17:01 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops33h 24m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/35:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$984
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/45:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$988
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/911:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/154:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/26$989
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:04 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 46m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/235:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 26m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$999

Find flight deals from Michigan to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$871
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$580
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,392
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan to South Africa 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,019

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,026

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/21

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,057

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,057

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,057

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,070

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/7

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,099

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

2:00 pm-10:05 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,105

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/16

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,119

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,132

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to South Africa (average of $991). Flying from Michigan to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to South Africa. 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 Michigan to South Africa?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Michigan to South Africa in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 35m. The distance from Michigan to South Africa is about 8513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Michigan to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Michigan to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan to South Africa 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 Michigan to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to South Africa (average of $991). Flying from Michigan to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). 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 5 airlines flying from Michigan to South Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Michigan to South Africa. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,473Average$1,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,482Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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