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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R13 173

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Jun 8 — Jun 151
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 9 May 2026.

Mon 12/109:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 42m
Etihad Airways
Tue 20/106:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R18 717
Mon 12/109:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 21/1017:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops56h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R19 308
Sun 11/1018:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 439
Mon 12/1018:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 455
Sun 11/1020:25
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 20/1012:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/5R19 570
Tue 22/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops28h 27m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 19/1013:45
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/5R19 751
Thu 17/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Delta
Mon 12/1019:50
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/5R20 308
Tue 22/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 37m
Delta
Mon 19/1019:50
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 8/5R20 456
Mon 12/1019:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop24h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 19/1016:44
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5R20 489

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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 717

One-way from

R13 173

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 505
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/10-20/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 02m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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29/7
  • 29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 47m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 908 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 747 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 9 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.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

20:25-18:52

2 stops28h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

13:45-19:40

1 stop23h 55m

R19 751

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 308

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

18:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

21:20-11:05

1 stop31h 45m

R21 604

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/6

10:45-8:35

2 stops39h 50m

R23 343

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

23:15-9:19

2 stops40h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

10:30-19:40

1 stop27h 10m

R23 901

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

20:55-23:58

2 stops57h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 27/8

13:06-9:00

2 stops37h 54m

R23 967

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:50-23:41

2 stops57h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

10:25-9:00

2 stops40h 35m

R24 163
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:50-22:37

2 stops42h 47m

R13 173

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

12:40-21:34

2 stops38h 54m

R15 026

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:50-23:59

2 stops58h 09m

R15 207

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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 634). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 097). 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 9 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Air France, andUnited Airlines 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
1 513 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 513 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 513 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 585 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 513 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
9 696 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 513 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 513 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

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 R20 308, Virgin Atlantic 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. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 416 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air France, starting at R16 164 and R16 260 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, 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 634). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 097). 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 9 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 416AverageR17 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 164AverageR20 073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 260AverageR22 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 272AverageR16 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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