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R9 462+ 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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Detroit in 2025

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 15 September 2025.

Return from

R15 504

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 553
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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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 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1019:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/9R15 504
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9R15 973
Tue 28/1022:00JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 4/1116:25DTW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/9R17 345
Mon 13/1020:40JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 45mDelta
Wed 29/1021:15DTW - JNB
1 stop29h 25mDelta
Deal found 14/9R17 379
Thu 20/119:50JNB - DTW
2 stops40h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/117:30DTW - JNB
2 stops41h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/9R19 168
Tue 28/1020:15JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Tue 4/1114:10DTW - JNB
3 stops37h 20mSWISS
Deal found 13/9R19 584
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - DTW
1 stop44h 11mKLM
Sat 27/1218:15DTW - JNB
1 stop34h 55mKLM
Deal found 14/9R19 879

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

19:10-19:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 504

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 973

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

20:40-15:25

1 stop24h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/10

21:15-8:40

1 stop29h 25m

R17 379

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

22:00-20:05

2 stops28h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/11

14:30-22:05

2 stops24h 35m

R17 657

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

9:50-19:00

2 stops40h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

7:30-8:20

2 stops41h 50m

R19 168

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

20:15-22:15

2 stops32h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/11

14:10-10:30

3 stops37h 20m

R19 584

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

23:59-13:10

1 stop44h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/12

18:15-12:10

1 stop34h 55m

R19 879

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

17:00-15:54

2 stops28h 54m

R9 462

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

16:50-20:34

3 stops33h 44m

R10 990

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

9:50-23:59

2 stops44h 09m

R13 490

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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 12 September 2025.

Booking 69 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 Virgin Atlantic, KLM and Air France.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R991
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R943
KLM
KLM
From R950
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R853

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

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 15 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, 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
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 931 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
664 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 361 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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 819, while return flights cost around R19 757.

  • 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 (27 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 (0,0 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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