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R11 117+ 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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
Aug 18 — Aug 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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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 19 July 2026.

Tue 15/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 16/109:02
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7R17 682
Tue 8/920:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop24h 08m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 22/910:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/7R18 342
Mon 27/723:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 41m
KLM
Tue 25/822:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop40h 50m
KLM
Deal found 15/7R19 348
Thu 17/918:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Air France
Mon 12/1021:20
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Deal found 15/7R19 513
Thu 17/923:15
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1021:20
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R19 628
Thu 17/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 12/1011:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/7R19 661

Find flight deals to Detroit

Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2026, 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 19 July 2026.

Return from

R17 682

One-way from

R11 117

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February

Average price

R18 589
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/9-16/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 57m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 09m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R6 056 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease (R2 433 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

22:00-15:29

2 stops23h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

16:36-18:30

1 stop19h 54m

R17 682

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:15-19:05

2 stops28h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/9

14:54-19:40

1 stop22h 46m

R18 441

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-23:35

1 stop31h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

14:57-18:30

1 stop21h 33m

R19 661

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

23:15-17:15

1 stop24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/9

12:25-19:40

1 stop25h 15m

R20 090
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:00-0:42

3 stops37h 42m

R12 602

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R12 618
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 948

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R13 575

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

20:55-12:40

3 stops45h 45m

R15 257

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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 23 hours 29 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 Qatar Airways.

KLM
KLM
From R16 475
Delta
Delta
From R16 683
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 569
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 337

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit are Virgin Atlantic, KLM and Qatar Airways.

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 19 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish 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
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 446 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 29 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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