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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R12 061

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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 10 June 2026.

Wed 16/1221:40
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop26h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 6/120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/6R19 472
Thu 17/923:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1018:40
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R19 588
Mon 6/715:05
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops35h 08m
United Airlines
Thu 6/811:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops49h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6R19 737
Thu 17/918:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 33m
Air France
Mon 12/1018:40
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop33h 40m
Air France
Deal found 10/6R19 935
Tue 15/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 16/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6R20 200

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 588

One-way from

R12 061

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R22 946
Air France
  • Air France
  • 17/9-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 47m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 688 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 293 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 10 June 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

23:15-17:15

1 stop24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

18:40-10:20

1 stop33h 40m

R19 588

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

15:05-20:13

2 stops35h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/8

11:00-18:30

2 stops49h 30m

R19 737

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R20 299

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

18:50-14:23

2 stops25h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

22:30-21:20

1 stop40h 50m

R20 697
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 970

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R13 616

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

9:45-16:32

2 stops60h 47m

R13 616

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:45-23:55

2 stops44h 10m

R13 781

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R14 526

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

20:55-23:59

2 stops33h 04m

R14 542

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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 742). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 294). 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 10 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Air France, andVirgin Atlantic 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
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
7,5
Good
1 602 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
9 808 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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 R19 737, United Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 35h 08m. 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 037 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air France, starting at R16 301 and R16 398 round-trip. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic 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, 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 742). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 294). 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 10 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 037AverageR18 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 301AverageR20 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 398AverageR22 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 411AverageR16 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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