Cheap Flights from JNB to GRR: When to Fly from Johannesburg to Grand Rapids

 

The cheapest times to fly from JNB to GRR are

• January 8th to June 10th (except the weeks of April 9th and April 16th)
• October 22nd to November 25th (except the week of October 29th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from JNB to GRR is early February. Prices can be as high as $2242 for Saturday flights during early to mid December, or as low as $1137 for Tuesday flights around early February.

 

When to Fly to Grand Rapids

Flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) will usually cost between $1161 to $1547 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early February with an average ticket price of $1165. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid December, with an average price of $1766. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $600 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1239 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JNB to GRR flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the JNB to GRR route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the JNB to GRR flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Johannesburg. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to GRR, and Sunday the cheapest day to fly back into JNB. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Grand Rapids, and Thursdays are the most expensive days to return to Johannesburg. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $113 (6%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1228. Return trip prices are from the GRR to JNB flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JNB to GRR can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 16 hour 27 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from JNB to GRR while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking JNB to GRR

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from JNB to GRR — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from JNB to GRR? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Air France, Alitalia, American, British Airways, Delta, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, South African, United, Virgin Atlantic, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 8593 miles or 13829 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from JNB to GRR?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JNB to GRR flight is about 16 hour 27 minutes.

How many flights go between Johannesburg and Grand Rapids, MI?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 27 available flights from JNB to GRR.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.