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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R11 190

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.
JNB — DTW
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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 2 February 2026.

Wed 18/319:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/321:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R14 727
Sat 9/517:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 22/520:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R15 033
Tue 17/322:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop25h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/318:04
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop18h 56m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/1R15 547
Sat 9/520:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 41m
Delta
Fri 22/519:55
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R16 319
Tue 17/322:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 18m
Delta
Tue 24/37:02
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops33h 03m
Delta
Deal found 31/1R16 576
Wed 18/319:35
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 21m
British Airways
Sun 22/317:29
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops34h 56m
British Airways
Deal found 30/1R21 866
Tue 17/38:55
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops43h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/317:34
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R23 956

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 727

One-way from

R11 190

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 335
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m 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. 1% potential increase in price (R4 863 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 427 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 2 February 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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OR Tambo

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R15 033

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-17:40

1 stop25h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

18:04-19:00

1 stop18h 56m

R15 547

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

20:25-14:06

1 stop23h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

19:55-8:50

2 stops30h 55m

R16 319

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

22:00-22:18

2 stops30h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

7:02-22:05

2 stops33h 03m

R16 576

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:35-9:56

2 stops44h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

17:29-10:25

2 stops34h 56m

R21 866

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

8:55-22:37

3 stops43h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

17:34-10:50

2 stops35h 16m

R23 956

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

10:25-10:54

2 stops30h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

18:48-18:35

1 stop17h 47m

R29 937

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R11 190

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-12:28

2 stops27h 43m

R12 991

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-14:14

3 stops29h 44m

R18 152

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Deals found on 31/1

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of R14 020). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 605). 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.

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 2 February 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
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 531 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 226 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 215 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 446 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 5 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 R16 319, Turkish Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 23h 41m. 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 955 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Air France, starting at R15 291 and R15 818 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 21% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of R14 020). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 605). 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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Discover the top 5 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 955AverageR14 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 291AverageR17 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 818AverageR22 054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 842AverageR19 499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 898AverageR16 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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