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$556+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$902
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$556
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,566
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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 September 16, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/238:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$902
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/22:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$932
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/232:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$942
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/98:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$970
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:50 pmORD - JNB
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 11/51:45 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/13$971
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/62:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$989
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/192:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$998
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/52:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,000
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/201:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,008
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/108:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,015
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/1011:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,017
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 12/85:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 46mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,020

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,034

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/11

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,050

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/23

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,081

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

5:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,083

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

10:15 am-7:10 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 10/22

10:20 am-8:15 am

3 stops28h 55m

$1,091

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

6:49 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

8:35 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$1,103

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

6:50 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/8

1:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,106

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,124

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

9:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/5

4:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,126

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

6:49 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

7:35 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,139

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Michigan to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MI to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to South Africa as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from Michigan to South Africa?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and American 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 13h 31m. 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to South Africa one-way?

    $828 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $846 and $858, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Michigan to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,300Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,364Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,531Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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