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R15 793+ Cheap flights to Detroit

— DTW
Oct 20 — Oct 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Detroit

Fri 30/100:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Sat 7/1121:05 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 16/9R15 793
Wed 28/1018:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 11/1120:05 -
1 stop43h 20m
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Thu 5/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 10m
Mon 9/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
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Fri 6/110:20 -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 11/1120:05 -
1 stop43h 20m
Deal found 17/9R16 475
Tue 29/920:15 -
1 stop24h 08m
Mon 5/1014:54 -
1 stop22h 46m
Deal found 16/9R18 084
Thu 17/921:55 -
1 stop28h 16m
Mon 12/108:25 -
1 stop29h 15m
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Wed 28/1021:40 -
1 stop24h 24m
Wed 11/1117:52 -
2 stops31h 48m
Deal found 15/9R19 075

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R18 165
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/10-7/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R6 121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (R2 340 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

0:20-19:00

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

21:05-10:55

1 stop30h 50m

R15 793

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

20:05-10:55

1 stop31h 50m

R16 394

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:15-21:23

2 stops31h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/10

14:54-19:40

1 stop22h 46m

R18 165

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

21:40-21:11

2 stops29h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

14:48-8:40

2 stops34h 52m

R19 156

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

10:25-10:19

2 stops29h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/11

7:26-18:35

2 stops28h 09m

R19 513

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

15:05-17:26

2 stops32h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

15:05-18:35

1 stop20h 30m

R19 530

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-22:34

2 stops43h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

12:10-8:20

2 stops37h 10m

R20 212

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

9:50-22:34

2 stops43h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

12:10-8:20

2 stops37h 10m

R20 570

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

9:45-21:34

2 stops41h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/10

10:22-8:25

2 stops40h 03m

R20 911

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R39 791

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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 28 hours 16 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 228
Delta
Delta
From R16 362
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 336
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R9 023

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
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 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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