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R11 415+ 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.
— DTW
févr. 11 — févr. 181
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 12 janvier 2026.

Return from

R15 154

One-way from

R11 415

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 976
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m 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 313 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R436 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 12 janvier 2026.

jeu. 22/119:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 26/120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1R15 154
mar. 3/222:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop25h 45m
Delta
mar. 10/216:45
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
Delta
Deal found 12/1R16 489
jeu. 22/122:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 52m
British Airways
lun. 26/113:08
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops38h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 9/1R16 867
mar. 3/220:15
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops34h 34m
Air Canada
mar. 10/218:15
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/1R18 976
mar. 3/223:00
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops31h 56m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 10/26:00
DTW
-
JNB
3 stops38h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R18 992

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Locate flights to Detroit that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 12 janvier 2026.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 22/1

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 26/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 154

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/2

22:00-16:45

1 stop25h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 16/2

20:15-8:35

1 stop29h 20m

R16 489

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/2

22:00-16:45

1 stop25h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/2

20:15-8:25

1 stop29h 10m

R16 489

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 22/1

22:00-10:52

2 stops43h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 26/1

13:08-10:25

2 stops38h 17m

R16 867

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/2

19:45-17:35

3 stops28h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 16/2

18:15-9:30

2 stops32h 15m

R17 823

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/2

20:15-23:49

3 stops34h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/2

18:15-9:30

2 stops32h 15m

R18 976

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/2

23:00-23:56

3 stops31h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

R18 992

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/2

23:00-23:56

3 stops31h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 16/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

R19 157

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 4/6

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R11 415

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 4/6

14:45-15:34

2 stops30h 49m

R13 260

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Cheapflights Insights

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 0 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 967
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 526
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R15 666
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 223

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 12 janvier 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 437 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
1 520 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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
9 149 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 159 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

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 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, 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 (30 hours 0 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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