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$587+ 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

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.
Thu 12/256:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/257:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,492
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 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 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/138:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,553
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:00 amORD - JNB
1 stop25h 00mDelta
Tue 1/1311:59 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,644
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 12/236:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/287:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 15mAmerican 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 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 12/235:28 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/297:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,696
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 Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:05 pmMDW - JNB
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Tue 1/137:20 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops30h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,710
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:20 amDTW - JNB
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/67:45 pmJNB - DTW
2 stops31h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,863
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/238:30 pmJNB - ORD
3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,901

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$958
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$587
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,107
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/28

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,033

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$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

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,075

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

Tue 1/27

6:50 pm-2:20 am

2 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

8:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,133

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/29

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,180

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

7:05 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,181

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Johannesburg

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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 $1,018). Flying from Michigan to Johannesburg in December 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Michigan to Johannesburg by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 $1,033, 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, Chicago Midway - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - 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 $1,018). Flying from Michigan to Johannesburg in December 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 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,473Average$1,935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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