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$631+ 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
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 March 17, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 8/2711:25 am
ORD
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CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/114:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16$863
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/115:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$864
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 5/411:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/184:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$875
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/111:50 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/155:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$876
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/194:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$877
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/208:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/154:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$879
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 9/111:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/104:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$886
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 11/2911:50 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/75:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$901
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1211:50 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/115:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$902
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/108:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/305:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$916
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 9/28:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/124:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/14$919
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:21 pm
ORD
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JNB
2 stops38h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$978

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 March 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$863
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$631
(SmartFares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,224
From Michigan to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($206 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

MarquetteJohannesburg

MQT - JNB

MQTJNB

Marquette Sawyer Intl

Fri 4/10

6:52 am-8:15 am

2 stops43h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

9:45 am-9:16 pm

2 stops41h 31m

$1,057

MarquetteJohannesburg

MQT - JNB

MQTJNB

Marquette Sawyer Intl

Tue 9/1

10:50 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/21

9:50 am-12:10 pm

2 stops56h 20m

$1,058

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,142

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

6:49 pm-8:20 am

2 stops31h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:50 am-9:06 pm

2 stops41h 16m

$1,188

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

3:10 pm-8:20 am

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/19

9:50 am-9:43 pm

2 stops41h 53m

$1,269

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:20 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

1:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,273

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

4:02 pm-11:30 am

2 stops37h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/8

1:00 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops39h 04m

$1,432
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/20

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/2

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,507

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

8:35 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/6

1:15 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,516

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

2:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:50 pm-8:35 am

2 stops49h 45m

$1,516

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to South Africa

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 $964). Flying from Michigan to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Michigan to South Africa in about 32h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 43m. 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 $964). Flying from Michigan to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,473Average$1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,482Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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