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R11 730+ Cheap flights to Detroit

— DTT
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Detroit

Sun 1/110:20 -
1 stop25h 40m
Mon 16/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 27/10R16 479
Mon 2/1122:00 -
2 stops26h 10m
Mon 16/1115:15 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 27/10R18 311
Thu 5/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 10m
Mon 9/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 26/10R21 794
Thu 5/119:50 -
2 stops37h 58m
Mon 9/116:10 -
2 stops43h 15m
Deal found 26/10R21 894
Thu 5/1121:30 -
2 stops44h 00m
Mon 9/1113:34 -
2 stops37h 51m
Deal found 28/10R23 910

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Return from

R17 078

One-way from

R11 730

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 928
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R5 353 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (R2 387 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/3

18:50-19:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 463

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/3

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 463

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/3

20:20-23:24

2 stops34h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 262

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

20:05-10:55

1 stop31h 50m

R17 078

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

19:45-18:37

2 stops29h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

14:11-18:35

2 stops21h 24m

R19 978
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:00-11:53

1 stop20h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R23 860

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

20:40-9:55

3 stops44h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

18:20-9:40

2 stops56h 20m

R23 893

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

20:40-22:16

3 stops32h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

15:33-10:00

3 stops35h 27m

R25 726

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

21:20-13:06

1 stop22h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R25 926

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

19:35-23:25

2 stops34h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/12

16:34-10:25

2 stops34h 51m

R28 408

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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 30 hours 10 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 and KLM.

KLM
KLM
From R16 528
Delta
Delta
From R16 779
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 727
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R9 253

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit are Virgin Atlantic and KLM.

Rainfall in Detroit 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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic and Turkish 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
699 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
699 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
699 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 460 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
699 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 5 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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