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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R10 994

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Jun 25 — Jul 21
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 26 May 2026.

Sun 24/522:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops28h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 3/614:10
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops22h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/5R17 747
Sun 24/522:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops22h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 2/619:45
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops40h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/5R17 764
Thu 17/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 12/1012:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/5R18 677
Thu 17/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Delta
Mon 12/1018:40
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Delta
Deal found 21/5R18 987
Sun 24/521:55
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops23h 25m
Delta
Tue 2/612:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 10m
Delta
Deal found 23/5R19 183
Wed 10/623:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 49m
KLM
Wed 17/618:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
KLM
Deal found 22/5R19 330
Mon 25/523:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 41m
KLM
Mon 1/618:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
KLM
Deal found 23/5R19 346
Mon 25/523:15
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 27m
KLM
Tue 2/614:03
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 17m
KLM
Deal found 24/5R19 590
Thu 17/918:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Air France
Mon 12/1021:20
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Deal found 24/5R19 623

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 26 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 677

One-way from

R10 994

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 390
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 17/9-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 23m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 08m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 633 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

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

R18 987

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

9:50-20:46

2 stops40h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

10:23-8:20

2 stops39h 57m

R20 194

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:25-22:02

2 stops31h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

19:50-8:50

2 stops31h 00m

R20 259
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-22:20

2 stops43h 30m

R11 271

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

13:45-15:50

2 stops33h 05m

R12 250
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 788

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

8:45-17:20

3 stops38h 35m

R13 816

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

20:55-23:59

2 stops33h 04m

R14 338

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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, November 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 508). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 576). 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?

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 26 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 522 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
689 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
1 591 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

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
9 753 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

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

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 4 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 R18 987, Delta can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 23h 58m. 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 R15 329 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air France, starting at R16 073 and R16 168 round-trip. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 18% 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, November 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 508). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 576). 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 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 4 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 26 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 329AverageR17 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 073AverageR19 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 168AverageR22 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 180AverageR16 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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