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R12 442+ Cheap flights to Detroit

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

Flights to Detroit in 2025

Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 July 2025.

Return from

R16 169

One-way from

R12 442

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 185
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 144 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 985 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Thu 20/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R16 169
Thu 20/1122:05JNB - DTW
2 stops26h 24mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1115:49DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/6R18 210
Wed 13/820:30JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 20/820:25DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/6R18 636
Thu 31/718:50JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Thu 7/818:35DTW - JNB
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Deal found 1/7R20 890
Wed 13/816:50JNB - DTW
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/87:00DTW - JNB
3 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R26 356

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Detroit that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Detroit that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R16 169

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

22:05-17:29

2 stops26h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

15:49-7:30

2 stops32h 41m

R18 210

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

20:30-15:20

1 stop24h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/8

20:25-10:05

1 stop31h 40m

R18 636

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

18:50-11:45

1 stop22h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/8

18:35-21:20

1 stop20h 45m

R20 890

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

16:50-22:24

3 stops35h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/8

7:00-10:35

3 stops45h 35m

R26 356

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

17:55-19:05

1 stop31h 10m

R12 442

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

9:50-22:24

2 stops42h 34m

R12 974

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

9:50-23:40

2 stops43h 50m

R13 400

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

13:55-12:29

2 stops28h 34m

R14 394

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

18:50-13:40

1 stop24h 50m

R20 322

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/6

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Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Detroit

When is the best time to book a flight to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit takes 24 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Detroit from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit are Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and KLM.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andSWISS to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

FAQs about flying to Detroit

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Detroit.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Detroit if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Detroit on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Detroit?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically cost R1 860, while return flights cost around R20 197.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Detroit depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 58 minutes).

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

    Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (0,0 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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