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R13 046+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 30 — Feb 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2025

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Best flights to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Fri 1/518:00JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/820:50DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/12R14 538
Fri 13/222:00JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 20/216:10DTW - JNB
1 stop19h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/12R15 715
Fri 13/222:00JNB - DTW
2 stops28h 20mDelta
Fri 20/220:15DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Deal found 30/12R16 875
Thu 22/122:00JNB - DTW
2 stops43h 52mBritish Airways
Mon 26/117:57DTW - JNB
2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/12R16 991
Fri 1/510:25JNB - DTW
2 stops38h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 30/817:30DTW - JNB
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/12R18 715
Fri 13/223:00JNB - DTW
3 stops31h 59mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/26:00DTW - JNB
3 stops38h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R23 324
Thu 22/119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R15 201
Fri 1/521:15JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 30/819:13DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12R17 323
Fri 13/219:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 20/220:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12R16 080

Find flight deals to Detroit

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 31 December 2025.

Return from

R14 538

One-way from

R13 046

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 682
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/5-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R2 067 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R400 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 30/8

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R14 538

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 201

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-16:45

1 stop25h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

16:10-19:00

1 stop19h 50m

R15 715

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R16 080

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-19:20

2 stops28h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

20:15-12:10

2 stops32h 55m

R16 875

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-10:52

2 stops43h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

17:57-7:35

2 stops30h 38m

R16 991

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

21:15-21:20

2 stops30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 30/8

19:13-9:25

2 stops32h 12m

R17 323

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

10:25-18:51

2 stops38h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 30/8

17:30-18:30

1 stop19h 00m

R18 715

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:00-23:59

3 stops31h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

R23 324

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R13 046

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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 26 December 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 30 hours 0 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 069
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 625
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 766
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 133

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 31 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
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 514 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 128 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 631 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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.

  • 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 (30 hours 0 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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