Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R11 248

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
Feb 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 298

One-way from

R11 248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 610
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/1-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 047 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 644 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 19 January 2026.

Wed 28/119:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 1/220:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 298
Mon 20/718:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/820:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1R16 938
Wed 28/122:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 58m
British Airways
Sun 1/211:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 17/1R17 774
Mon 20/715:05
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 13/817:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R18 364
Mon 20/715:05
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 12/817:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R20 152
Wed 28/119:45
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop25h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 1/214:19
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/1R31 006
Mon 20/714:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops27h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/86:00
DTW
-
JNB
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R32 121
Mon 20/714:30
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops39h 29m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 12/86:00
DTW
-
JNB
3 stops39h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R33 253

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Fly from

OR Tambo

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R11 248

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-12:28

2 stops27h 43m

R13 216

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-23:59

3 stops39h 29m

R17 495

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Deals found on 17/1

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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 298). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 954). 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 19 January 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.

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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

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  • 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 6 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 27,8 km from Detroit’s city centre.

  • 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 R14 232 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, starting at R15 455 and R15 594 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.

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    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 298). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 954). 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 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 6 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 19 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 232AverageR14 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 455AverageR17 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 594AverageR17 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 894AverageR16 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 130AverageR17 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 132AverageR22 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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