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R9 831+ Cheap flights to Detroit

— DTW
Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Detroit

Sun 8/110:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Mon 23/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
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Tue 10/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Tue 24/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 55m
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Tue 10/1122:00 -
1 stop20h 02m
Tue 24/1119:45 -
2 stops39h 50m
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Sun 20/120:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Mon 28/1220:05 -
1 stop43h 20m
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Tue 10/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Tue 8/126:06 -
2 stops33h 19m
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Mon 9/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 9/1220:05 -
1 stop43h 20m
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Mon 9/1122:00 -
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Wed 9/1212:25 -
2 stops38h 15m
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Mon 9/1123:59 -
2 stops25h 49m
Mon 23/1114:55 -
2 stops24h 05m
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Tue 10/1121:20 -
1 stop33h 34m
Tue 8/1218:05 -
1 stop20h 55m
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Sun 29/1113:30 -
2 stops35h 30m
Sun 6/1220:05 -
1 stop31h 55m
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Fri 25/120:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Sat 9/120:05 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 7/11R20 878

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R15 798
Turkish Airlines
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  • 27/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

0:20-18:00

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 847

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

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 324

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

0:20-18:00

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 324

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

17:00-19:33

2 stops33h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 146

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

9:50-20:23

3 stops41h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 086

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

9:50-23:43

2 stops44h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 842

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

9:50-23:43

2 stops44h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 253

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

13:30-18:00

2 stops35h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 403

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

13:30-18:00

2 stops35h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 403

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

21:20-22:12

1 stop31h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 113

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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 307
Delta
Delta
From R16 555
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 517
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R9 129

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

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
698 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

FAQs about flying to Detroit

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 27,8 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, KLM 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 (26 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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