HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Johannesburg

$617+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Johannesburg

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 2/15. 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
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Michigan to Johannesburg with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Michigan to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Johannesburg. 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
-
JNB
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
JNB
-
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
-
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 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
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:30 pm
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/85:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,005
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.
Sun 3/19:45 am
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/132:30 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$1,017

Find flight deals from Michigan to Johannesburg

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

Round-trip from

$871
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$617
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,392
From Michigan to Johannesburg
Search Deals
One-way flight from Michigan to Johannesburg
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan to Johannesburg 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.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Johannesburg that are best for you.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,108

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,108

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/11

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,158

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/26

11:00 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops31h 59m

$1,206

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,221

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

5:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,221

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/19

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,231

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/28

Showing 1-10 of 52 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to Johannesburg

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Johannesburg (average of $991). Flying from Michigan to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,693). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Michigan to Johannesburg?

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,057, Ethiopian Air can have you in Johannesburg from Michigan in 19h 50m. The distance between Michigan and Johannesburg is about 8704 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Johannesburg?

    The most popular flight routes from Michigan to Johannesburg are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Chicago Midway - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Johannesburg (average of $991). Flying from Michigan to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,693). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Michigan to Johannesburg

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to OR Tambo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights
Atlanta to OR Tambo flights
Atlanta to Cape Town flights
LaGuardia to OR Tambo flights
Newark to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Sun City Resort flights
Dulles Intl to Cape Town flights
LaGuardia to Cape Town flights
Dulles Intl to OR Tambo flights
Reagan-National to OR Tambo flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to Cape Town flights
Boston to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Cape Town flights
Baltimore to OR Tambo flights
Reagan-National to Cape Town flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Sun City Resort flights
Baltimore to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights
Boston to OR Tambo flights
Hobby to OR Tambo flights
O'Hare Intl to Cape Town flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Cape Town flights
Miami to OR Tambo flights
Denver to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to OR Tambo flights
Salt Lake City to OR Tambo flights
Love Field to OR Tambo flights
Boston to Sun City Resort flights
O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo flights
George Bush Intcntl to OR Tambo flights
Seattle to Cape Town flights
Miami to Cape Town flights
San Jose to Cape Town flights
Seattle to OR Tambo flights
Oakland to Cape Town flights
Miami to Sun City Resort flights
Minneapolis to Cape Town flights
Raleigh to Cape Town flights
Charlotte to Cape Town flights
Cincinnati to Cape Town flights
Love Field to Cape Town flights
Minneapolis to OR Tambo flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Michigan to Johannesburg

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Michigan to Johannesburg. 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$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,473Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.