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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R11 782

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Aug 23 — Aug 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 July 2026.

Tue 15/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop28h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 16/1015:01
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7R17 697
Mon 7/920:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop24h 08m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 5/1012:25
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/7R18 311
Thu 17/918:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1022:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R19 471
Thu 17/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 12/1012:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7R19 504
Sun 2/818:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop24h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/822:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7R19 669

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 697

One-way from

R11 782

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 592
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/9-16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 23m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 59m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 612 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 216 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

22:00-20:25

2 stops28h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

14:48-18:30

2 stops21h 42m

R17 697
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-14:23

1 stop24h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/10

12:25-19:40

1 stop25h 15m

R18 311

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

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 471

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-10:10

2 stops42h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

16:36-18:30

1 stop19h 54m

R19 504
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

14:05-1:04

2 stops40h 59m

R11 782

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

R12 660
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 991

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R13 638

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

5:45-12:55

3 stops37h 10m

R13 754

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of R16 803). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 331). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between R15 974 and R21 434 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 697 on United Airlines (Sept 15–Oct 16).

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 24 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 545 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 3 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 27,8 km from Detroit’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as R17 697, United Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 28h 25m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 13638 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 202 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Qatar Airways, starting at R16 551 and R20 716 round-trip. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of R16 803). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 331). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR9 202AverageR17 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 551AverageR16 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 716AverageR22 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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