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R12 763+ 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
May 9 — May 161
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 9 April 2026.

Mon 23/1119:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/1120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R15 470
Mon 6/422:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 13/411:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4R17 012
Mon 6/422:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/48:40
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4R17 947
Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 07m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/57:40
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R18 160
Tue 15/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R18 275
Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 14m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/57:45
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R18 472
Wed 16/918:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R18 488
Fri 18/918:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R18 603
Wed 10/69:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/67:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R18 685
Fri 18/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 13/106:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R18 734

Find flight deals to Detroit

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 9 April 2026.

Return from

R18 160

One-way from

R12 763

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 063
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 42m 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. 5% potential increase in price (R1 098 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R625 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R18 603

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

9:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/10

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

R19 210

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R20 391

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R21 048
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

20:25-14:06

1 stop23h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/9

19:50-8:25

2 stops30h 35m

R21 753

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-18:25

1 stop30h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

22:35-21:20

1 stop40h 45m

R21 999

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:50-23:49

2 stops33h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

9:43-10:30

2 stops42h 47m

R22 015

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

12:40-23:46

2 stops41h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

9:43-10:30

2 stops42h 47m

R22 015

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

23:15-16:56

1 stop23h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/5

22:35-21:20

1 stop40h 45m

R22 130

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-14:06

2 stops26h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

18:30-8:25

1 stop31h 55m

R22 557

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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 58 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 222
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R15 484
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 087
Delta
Delta
From R16 520

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

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

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 9 April 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
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7,4
Good
1 564 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 556 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 (23 hours 58 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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