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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from R15 754

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTW
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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 28 November 2025.

Wed 24/1222:00JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Mon 12/120:15DTW - JNB
1 stop29h 20mDelta
Deal found 25/11R17 006
Tue 16/1219:20JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Sun 11/120:35DTW - JNB
1 stop42h 30mKLM
Deal found 26/11R18 000
Tue 23/1219:45JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Sat 10/116:15DTW - JNB
2 stops40h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 25/11R18 583
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/17:17DTW - JNB
2 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R18 600
Tue 23/1223:59JNB - DTW
2 stops26h 16mKLM
Sat 10/112:40DTW - JNB
2 stops26h 25mKLM
Deal found 25/11R18 977
Tue 23/1219:20JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/118:00DTW - JNB
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R19 303

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 28 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 703

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 337
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R42 234 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 543 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 28 November 2025.
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.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 754

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

22:00-16:45

1 stop25h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

20:15-8:35

1 stop29h 20m

R17 006

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-13:45

1 stop25h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

20:35-22:05

1 stop42h 30m

R17 194

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-21:08

2 stops30h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/2

13:08-10:25

2 stops38h 17m

R18 051

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Deals found on 24/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 R14 794). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R18 411). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 November 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 28 November 2025.
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
1 423 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 057 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 065 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 6 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 006, Turkish Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 25h 45m. 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 R14 616 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R16 158 and R16 292 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 25% 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 R14 794). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R18 411). 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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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to Detroit. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 November 2025.
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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 28 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 616AverageR15 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 158AverageR18 730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 292AverageR17 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 864AverageR17 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 866AverageR23 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 872AverageR19 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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