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R17 485+ Cheap flights to Detroit

— DTT
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Detroit

Tue 22/1223:55 -
1 stop44h 10m
Thu 7/120:30 -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 2/11R21 044
Tue 15/1213:30 -
2 stops35h 30m
Sat 2/120:05 -
2 stops30h 35m
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Thu 5/1119:35 -
2 stops34h 41m
Mon 9/1113:34 -
2 stops35h 01m
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Tue 15/1219:40 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sat 2/116:15 -
1 stop22h 45m
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Tue 15/1223:55 -
2 stops26h 20m
Sat 2/120:35 -
1 stop42h 25m
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Thu 5/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Mon 9/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
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Thu 5/1122:00 -
2 stops26h 10m
Mon 9/1117:12 -
1 stop18h 23m
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Tue 22/1214:35 -
2 stops34h 25m
Thu 7/120:05 -
3 stops31h 35m
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Tue 15/1220:40 -
3 stops31h 06m
Sat 2/114:02 -
3 stops36h 58m
Deal found 2/11R35 859

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Average price

R15 754
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/2-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R5 294 potential increase over avg. return price).
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

0:20-18:00

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

20:05-22:25

1 stop43h 20m

R17 485
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

21:40-19:13

2 stops28h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/2

14:16-19:10

1 stop21h 54m

R18 820

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

23:55-19:13

2 stops26h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/1

20:30-22:00

1 stop42h 30m

R21 143

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

19:35-19:50

2 stops31h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

16:49-10:25

2 stops34h 36m

R22 610

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

13:30-18:00

2 stops35h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/1

20:05-9:40

2 stops30h 35m

R23 763

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

23:55-19:15

2 stops26h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/1

20:35-22:00

1 stop42h 25m

R25 889

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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 347
Delta
Delta
From R16 595
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 555
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R9 152

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
697 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,7

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
697 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
697 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,7

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
4 471 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
697 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,7

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 (23 hours 13 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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