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$565+ 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
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 December 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/248:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$1,280
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/128:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$1,304
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/309:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Tue 1/1310:10 amJNB - ORD
1 stop40h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$1,580
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/259:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/318:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$1,646
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/137:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,656
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/318:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$1,674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:53 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops35h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,686
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:26 pmDTW - JNB
2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:00 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,687
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/297:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,692
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:58 pmORD - JNB
2 stops53h 27mBritish Airways
Fri 1/237:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,693
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 1/2912:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 09mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:37 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/237:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,706

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 December 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$958
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$565
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,107
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,014

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

7:01 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

12:05 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,021

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,054

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,054

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/21

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,074

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,074

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/5

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,113

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

8:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,117

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

6:25 pm-12:25 am

2 stops46h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

5:00 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$1,129

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

7:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,143

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to South Africa

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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 $1,018). Flying from Michigan to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,533). 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 December 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Michigan to South Africa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Michigan to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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, Kenya Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from Michigan to South Africa in about 24h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 56m. The distance from Michigan to South Africa is about 8704 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 $1,018). Flying from Michigan to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,533). 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,056Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,422Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,482Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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