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R16 458+ Cheap flights to Detroit

— DTT
Oct 21 — Oct 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Detroit

Thu 5/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 10m
Mon 9/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
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Fri 6/110:20 -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 11/1120:05 -
1 stop43h 20m
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Thu 17/921:55 -
1 stop28h 16m
Mon 12/108:25 -
1 stop29h 15m
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Thu 17/918:50 -
1 stop30h 00m
Mon 12/1015:52 -
2 stops23h 28m
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Thu 5/119:50 -
2 stops43h 44m
Mon 9/1112:10 -
2 stops37h 10m
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Sat 17/1023:15 -
1 stop24h 04m
Sat 24/1021:46 -
2 stops42h 14m
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Sat 7/119:50 -
2 stops43h 44m
Wed 11/1112:10 -
2 stops37h 10m
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/11-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

20:05-10:55

1 stop31h 50m

R16 458

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-22:34

2 stops43h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

12:10-8:20

2 stops37h 10m

R20 243

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

9:50-22:34

2 stops43h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

12:10-8:25

2 stops37h 15m

R20 633

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

9:45-21:34

2 stops41h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/10

10:22-8:25

2 stops40h 03m

R20 910

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

23:15-20:00

2 stops26h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/10

21:20-11:25

1 stop32h 05m

R21 836

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

22:50-14:16

3 stops45h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/10

6:00-13:30

3 stops49h 30m

R22 469

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

21:20-0:55

1 stop34h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/1

5:15-19:10

1 stop30h 55m

R22 615

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:00-17:00

2 stops26h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

17:12-18:35

1 stop18h 23m

R32 120

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:00-20:30

2 stops29h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

8:30-18:35

1 stop27h 05m

R32 169

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R39 788

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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 228
Delta
Delta
From R16 361
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 335
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R9 022

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 KLM,Turkish Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 465 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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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