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R12 491+ 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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTW
Aug 6 — Aug 131
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 7 July 2026.

Sun 19/722:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 4/814:35
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R17 503
Tue 15/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 16/1016:36
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7R17 519
Tue 18/818:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/822:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R19 223
Thu 17/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 12/1011:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7R19 304
Thu 17/923:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1021:20
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R19 352
Thu 17/918:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 33m
Air France
Mon 12/1018:40
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 40m
Air France
Deal found 3/7R19 466

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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 7 July 2026.

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R17 471

One-way from

R12 491

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March

Average price

R18 282
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/9-16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 23m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R500 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

22:00-23:51

2 stops31h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

9:14-18:30

1 stop27h 16m

R17 503
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

22:00-15:29

2 stops23h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

9:02-18:30

2 stops27h 28m

R17 519

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

18:50-14:15

2 stops25h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/8

22:30-21:20

1 stop40h 50m

R19 223
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 734

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R13 350

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R14 259

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:45-17:49

2 stops38h 04m

R15 427

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R16 189
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

18:50-11:47

1 stop22h 57m

R16 789

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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 23 hours 29 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 202
Delta
Delta
From R16 336
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 311
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 067

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

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 7 July 2026.
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
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 534 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
7,5
Good
691 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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 29 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?

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