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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R12 791

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Aug 10 — Aug 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 11 July 2026.

Tue 15/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 16/1016:36
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R17 435
Sun 19/722:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 4/814:35
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R17 582
Sun 27/1218:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 17/120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R18 625
Tue 28/723:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop42h 25m
KLM
Thu 27/818:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 50m
KLM
Deal found 7/7R19 146
Thu 17/918:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop25h 03m
Air France
Mon 12/1021:20
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Deal found 9/7R19 195
Sun 27/1222:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop32h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 17/116:00
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R19 228

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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 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 435

One-way from

R12 791

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 282
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/9-16/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 57m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 029 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 011 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

22:00-15:29

2 stops23h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

9:02-18:30

2 stops27h 28m

R17 435

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

23:15-16:57

1 stop23h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

22:30-21:20

1 stop40h 50m

R19 146

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-22:09

1 stop30h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

7:30-18:30

2 stops29h 00m

R19 228
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

22:00-13:34

1 stop22h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 17/1

10:12-18:35

2 stops25h 23m

R19 228
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 791

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R13 410

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:45-22:45

2 stops43h 00m

R13 573

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R16 262

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R16 751

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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 523). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 943). 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 11 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Virgin 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
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

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
1 537 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

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
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

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 2 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 R17 435, United Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 23h 29m. 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 R9 049 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 275. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 52% 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 523). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 943). 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 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 2 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 11 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR9 049AverageR16 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 275AverageR16 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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