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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R14 540

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Detroit All airports are usually found in February or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Detroit (DTT). 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 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 126

One-way from

R14 540

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 210
KLM
  • KLM
  • 17/7-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 04m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 090 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 122 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 June 2025.

Thu 17/718:50JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Thu 4/910:10DTW - JNB
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/6R18 126
Sat 2/818:50JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Mon 1/916:30DTW - JNB
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 13/6R19 202
Tue 29/715:05JNB - DTW
2 stops25h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/911:00DTW - JNB
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6R19 847
Fri 1/821:15JNB - DTW
2 stops25h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 31/818:49DTW - JNB
2 stops30h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/6R20 923
Tue 24/618:50JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/718:30DTW - JNB
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6R22 232
Fri 1/817:55JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/921:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6R25 297
Fri 1/819:35JNB - DTW
3 stops32h 30mSWISS
Sun 31/814:10DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Deal found 13/6R27 969
Thu 31/719:00JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Tue 2/914:10DTW - JNB
2 stops36h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 13/6R30 138

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 15 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

18:50-11:45

1 stop22h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

16:30-21:35

1 stop23h 05m

R18 126

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

18:50-19:15

2 stops30h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

21:40-8:30

2 stops28h 50m

R18 216

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

15:05-10:13

2 stops25h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/9

11:00-17:45

2 stops24h 45m

R19 847

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

21:15-16:48

2 stops25h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/8

18:49-7:00

2 stops30h 11m

R20 923

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

17:55-19:05

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/9

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

R25 297

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

19:35-22:05

3 stops32h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/8

14:10-9:20

2 stops37h 10m

R27 969

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

19:00-17:19

2 stops28h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/9

16:00-8:35

1 stop34h 35m

R30 246

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

13:55-23:59

2 stops40h 04m

R14 540

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

18:50-13:40

1 stop24h 50m

R19 022

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

19:00-22:05

3 stops33h 05m

R22 178

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/6

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 13 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 15 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 inches 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 15 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Air France. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg 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?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Detroit. 6 airlines have flights to All airports from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Detroit All airports should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Detroit is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R18 126 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at R18 216 and R19 847 round-trip. KLM is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R14 540. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Detroit for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 286AverageR15 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 899AverageR21 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 038AverageR18 082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 637AverageR18 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 639AverageR22 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 780AverageR22 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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