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R11 487+ 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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
Jun 4 — Jun 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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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 May 2026.

Fri 18/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 19/1018:00
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5R18 983
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/67:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5R19 684
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 42m
Etihad Airways
Mon 19/108:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R19 818
Thu 4/620:25
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 57m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 30/913:45
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/4R19 851
Sat 19/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops60h 42m
Etihad Airways
Tue 20/108:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R20 152
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops60h 42m
Etihad Airways
Sat 17/1017:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R20 569
Thu 17/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Delta
Mon 12/1019:50
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/5R20 669
Wed 16/918:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5R20 719
Mon 8/620:25
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops32h 56m
Delta
Tue 30/618:35
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/5R20 753
Thu 4/620:25
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops32h 55m
Delta
Wed 30/919:50
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 35m
Delta
Deal found 30/4R20 770

Find flight deals to Detroit

Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2026, 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 May 2026.

Return from

R19 684

One-way from

R11 487

Popular in

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March

Average price

R17 397
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/6-22/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 39m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 080 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R633 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-0:10

2 stops44h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/6

7:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

R19 684

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

19:50-8:45

2 stops30h 55m

R20 669

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

20:25-14:05

1 stop23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/6

18:35-8:45

1 stop32h 10m

R20 686
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:50-15:04

2 stops26h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 15/6

16:15-21:20

1 stop23h 05m

R21 204

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

20:25-19:11

2 stops28h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

20:05-8:45

2 stops30h 40m

R21 938

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

21:15-21:30

2 stops30h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/11

6:35-10:25

2 stops44h 50m

R23 658
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

20:55-20:50

2 stops29h 55m

R12 705

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

12:40-23:37

2 stops40h 57m

R13 006

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

9:50-0:10

2 stops44h 20m

R13 173

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:50-22:37

2 stops42h 47m

R13 390

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Detroit

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit takes 23 hours 58 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 KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Air France.

KLM
KLM
From R16 561
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 372
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 759
Delta
Delta
From R16 813

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

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 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines 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
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 350 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 683 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Detroit depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 58 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 (1,6 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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