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$566+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Michigan

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Michigan

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 April 23, 2026.

This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/249:50 am
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/249:10 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$901
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 10/269:50 am
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/161:10 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/22$910
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 10/169:50 am
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/302:10 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/20$921
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 10/279:50 am
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/251:10 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/20$927
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/209:50 am
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/241:10 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/22$993
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/247:10 pm
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/278:05 pm
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$996
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2512:40 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/107:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,019
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/77:50 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/147:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,039
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 10/275:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 36m
Kenya Airways
Wed 11/256:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/20$1,042
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/161:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/197:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,075
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/163:10 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops55h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/199:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops56h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,080
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 10/265:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/168:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,086

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 April 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$901
(flightsite.co.za)

One-way from

$566
(Gotogate)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,223
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Michigan that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/13

1:15 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

7:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,166

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,174

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

8:25 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/12

7:50 pm-8:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,242

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/24

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

10:56 am-8:20 am

2 stops38h 24m

$1,252

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

1:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/9

9:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,262

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

6:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/14

10:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop40h 55m

$1,265

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

11:45 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

4:20 pm-5:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,266

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/23

8:25 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

7:50 pm-8:25 am

2 stops30h 35m

$1,292

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/22

1:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

9:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,292

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

8:25 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops31h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

6:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop33h 50m

$1,296

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Michigan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Michigan from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $843). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,001). 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 April 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from South Africa to Michigan to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
8,438 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Michigan in 23h 58m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Michigan is about 8474 mi. This flight may include one or multiple 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 vacation 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 $843). Flying from South Africa to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,001). 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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