R1 841+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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DTW — JNB
Mar 1 — Mar 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Detroit

Discover essential information about flights departing from Detroit, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Detroit airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 30 January 2026.

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R4 924 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 977 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit
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Mon 9/321:05
DTW
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JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/319:10
JNB
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DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R16 977
Sun 15/321:05
DTW
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JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/319:05
JNB
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DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R17 418
Sun 3/520:50
DTW
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CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 8/516:35
CPT
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DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R17 496
Mon 13/420:50
DTW
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CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/416:35
CPT
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DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R17 748
Wed 8/420:50
DTW
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CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/416:35
CPT
-
DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R17 811
Fri 1/520:50
DTW
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JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 8/518:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R18 173
Sat 2/520:50
DTW
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JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/517:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R18 346
Sat 7/320:05
DTW
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JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 14/319:10
JNB
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DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R18 362
Mon 4/520:50
DTW
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JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 14/517:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R18 503
Sun 15/321:05
DTW
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JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/319:05
JNB
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DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R18 582
Sun 5/420:50
DTW
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CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/416:35
CPT
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DTW
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R18 629
Thu 9/420:50
DTW
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JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 13/418:00
JNB
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DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R18 708

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Price

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/5

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R17 496

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

R18 582

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

R19 211

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R19 259

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R19 369

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R20 030

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R20 234

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/5

20:50-14:35

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R20 738

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R21 178

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/4

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R21 273

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of R15 593). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of R28 447). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (922 flights per day), Chicago (827 flights per day) and Atlanta (248 flights per day).

Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol
From R25 811
Chicago
Chicago
From R2 977
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R18 079
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From R4 924

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Chicago, with prices starting at R2 977. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chicago
Chicago
From R2 977
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From R4 924
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R18 079
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol
From R25 811

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Alternate flight departure points to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for the current month are Cancún, Atlanta, Mumbai. While Atlanta, Cancún, Boston are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as R2 977 to Chicago Midway Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R13 223 to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are below:
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Frankfurt am Main Airport from R33 449
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Boston from R34 081
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from R57 962

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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