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R11 272+ 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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 November 2025.

Wed 24/1221:55JNB - DTW
1 stop26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/118:04DTW - JNB
2 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R16 942
Wed 24/1221:55JNB - DTW
1 stop34h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 12/120:15DTW - JNB
1 stop29h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/11R16 976
Wed 24/1222:00JNB - DTW
2 stops27h 24mDelta
Mon 12/116:45DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 19/11R17 200
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 11mDelta
Sun 11/116:45DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 20/11R17 372
Tue 16/1219:20JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Sun 11/118:05DTW - JNB
1 stop35h 05mKLM
Deal found 19/11R17 509
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - DTW
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Mon 12/111:31DTW - JNB
3 stops38h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11R18 025
Tue 16/1219:20JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/120:15DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R18 179
Mon 1/1222:00JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 16mBritish Airways
Fri 5/1218:45DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11R19 966

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 20 November 2025.

Return from

R15 928

One-way from

R11 272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 787
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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15/2
  • 15/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R585 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R384 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 980

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

21:55-0:57

1 stop34h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

20:15-8:35

1 stop29h 20m

R16 976

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

22:00-18:24

2 stops27h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

16:45-8:35

2 stops32h 50m

R17 200

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

23:59-23:10

2 stops30h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

16:45-8:35

2 stops32h 50m

R17 372

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

22:00-23:36

2 stops32h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/2

17:24-10:25

2 stops34h 01m

R17 475

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-13:45

1 stop25h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

18:05-12:10

1 stop35h 05m

R17 509

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

19:45-17:35

2 stops28h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

11:31-9:30

3 stops38h 59m

R18 025

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

17:00-13:30

3 stops51h 30m

R11 272

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R12 079

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

R12 286

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Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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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 14 November 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 26 hours 7 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 R16 911
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 196
KLM
KLM
From R16 329
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 650

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 20 November 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
1 412 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 412 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 493 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 028 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 533 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 800, while return flights cost around R19 553.

  • 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 (26 hours 7 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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