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R11 355+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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 15 January 2026.

Return from

R19 645

One-way from

R11 355

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 875
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R2 301 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R433 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 January 2026.

Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/920:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R14 238
Thu 22/119:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 26/120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R15 058
Thu 22/122:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 08m
British Airways
Mon 26/117:57
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops33h 28m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1R17 269
Tue 8/923:15
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops28h 31m
Delta
Thu 17/98:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops31h 05m
Delta
Deal found 13/1R17 597
Tue 8/915:05
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 17/917:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1R18 482
Thu 9/417:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 26/420:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1R19 645
Thu 9/421:15
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 26/416:50
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops34h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1R20 858
Thu 9/423:15
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 57m
Delta
Sun 26/49:00
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 14/1R21 644

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R19 645

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

21:15-21:20

2 stops30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

16:50-9:25

2 stops34h 35m

R20 858

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

23:15-23:12

2 stops29h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

9:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R21 644

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

19:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

9:00-9:20

2 stops42h 20m

R23 889

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

19:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

19:04-18:30

1 stop17h 26m

R23 905

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

19:00-17:33

3 stops28h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/4

14:05-8:35

3 stops36h 30m

R43 288

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R11 355

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-15:34

2 stops30h 49m

R13 190

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-23:59

3 stops39h 29m

R19 809

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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 9 January 2026.

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 25 hours 45 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 KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Air France.

KLM
KLM
From R15 882
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 444
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 583
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 148

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

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 January 2026.
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
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 522 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 163 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 676 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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.

  • 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 (25 hours 45 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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