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R11 523+ Cheap flights to Detroit

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
Jan 4 — Jan 111
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Tue 16/1219:20JNB - DTW
2 stops33h 53mKLM
Sun 11/120:02DTW - JNB
2 stops43h 03mKLM
Deal found 3/12R17 962
Tue 16/1219:20JNB - DTW
2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/116:15DTW - JNB
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 487
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 11mDelta
Sun 11/116:45DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/12R21 825

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Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Return from

R17 318

One-way from

R11 523

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 689
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/5-1/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 44m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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16/2
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R577 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R379 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

21:15-22:56

2 stops31h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

13:57-7:00

2 stops35h 03m

R17 318

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-22:13

2 stops33h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

20:02-22:05

2 stops43h 03m

R17 962

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-22:13

2 stops33h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

16:15-22:05

1 stop22h 50m

R18 487

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

23:59-23:10

2 stops30h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

16:45-8:35

2 stops32h 50m

R21 825

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:45-23:50

2 stops41h 05m

R11 523

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R11 929

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:45-23:50

2 stops41h 05m

R14 048

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:20-13:45

1 stop25h 25m

R14 708

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

21:55-15:11

1 stop23h 16m

R16 301

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

21:55-15:11

1 stop23h 16m

R16 301

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Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Detroit

When is the best time to book a flight to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit takes 33 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Detroit from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Detroit?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit are Virgin Atlantic, KLM and Air France.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 972
KLM
KLM
From R16 264
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R16 116
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 447

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit are Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air France
7,4
Good
1 502 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 065 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 562 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

FAQs about flying to Detroit

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Detroit.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Detroit if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Detroit on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Detroit?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically cost R1 776, while return flights cost around R17 570.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Detroit depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

    Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (0,0 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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