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R15 187+ Cheap flights to Detroit

— DTW
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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1 stop31h 55m
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Mon 12/1019:00 -
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Thu 12/1114:45 -
2 stops20h 50m
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R17 482
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/10-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m 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

20:05-11:00

1 stop31h 55m

R16 191

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

20:15-14:23

1 stop24h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/10

18:46-19:40

1 stop18h 54m

R17 785

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

21:55-23:53

1 stop31h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/10

16:58-8:20

2 stops33h 22m

R17 929
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

21:55-15:44

1 stop23h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

18:46-19:40

1 stop18h 54m

R18 662

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

18:50-18:50

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

22:30-21:20

1 stop40h 50m

R19 108

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

23:15-18:51

2 stops25h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

15:52-21:20

2 stops23h 28m

R19 188

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

10:25-14:11

2 stops33h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

14:02-18:30

2 stops22h 28m

R19 251

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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 23 hours 49 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 R15 918
Delta
Delta
From R16 049
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 042
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R8 850

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
1 569 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
696 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 569 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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, 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 49 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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