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R11 808+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTW
Jun 13 — Jun 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Detroit in 2026

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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 14 May 2026.

Tue 26/519:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 3/616:48
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/5R18 913
Mon 25/521:55
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 2/620:52
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops29h 53m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/5R19 718
Thu 17/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 12/1013:45
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/5R19 965
Thu 17/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Delta
Mon 12/1019:50
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 14/5R20 409
Tue 15/912:40
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops32h 54m
Qatar Airways
Fri 16/1013:50
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R20 672
Tue 15/919:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop24h 55m
United Airlines
Fri 16/1016:44
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5R20 722
Tue 26/523:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop42h 27m
KLM
Wed 3/616:20
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
KLM
Deal found 11/5R20 787

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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 14 May 2026.

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R18 913

One-way from

R11 808

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Average price

R17 663
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 51m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 39m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 455 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R308 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

19:50-8:45

2 stops30h 55m

R20 409
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

19:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

14:15-18:30

2 stops22h 15m

R20 722

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

23:15-19:51

2 stops26h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/6

18:15-21:20

1 stop21h 05m

R20 985

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

20:25-14:05

1 stop23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 18/6

18:35-8:45

1 stop32h 10m

R21 198

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

9:30-19:40

1 stop28h 10m

R22 021

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:20-22:19

2 stops32h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

11:00-9:20

3 stops40h 20m

R24 521
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

17:00-17:13

3 stops54h 13m

R12 219

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

17:00-13:04

3 stops50h 04m

R14 982

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:50-23:59

2 stops58h 09m

R15 229

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:50-23:58

2 stops44h 08m

R15 327

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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 KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Air France.

KLM
KLM
From R16 313
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 127
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 523
Delta
Delta
From R16 561

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

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 14 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM,Air France, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Air France
7,4
Good
1 589 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 718 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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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Travelling to a place near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
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