Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R12 868

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 — DTT
Aug 12 — Aug 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 13 July 2026.

Tue 15/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 16/109:02
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R17 540
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 737
Wed 12/818:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/818:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R19 245
Wed 5/818:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/822:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R19 262
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 311
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 344

Find 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 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 540

One-way from

R12 868

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 212
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/9-16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 23m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Search Deals
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R99 015 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease (R39 685 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 13 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

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 540

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 344
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 344

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

23:15-17:15

1 stop24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

21:20-10:20

1 stop31h 00m

R19 524
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 868

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:45-22:45

2 stops43h 00m

R15 754

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R16 360

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R16 360

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

19:25-21:34

2 stops32h 09m

R16 770
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:50-13:53

1 stop25h 03m

R16 967

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/7

Sorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit (average of R8 360). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 376). 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.

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 13 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg to Detroit. 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
1 538 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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
1 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 445 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 538 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

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 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. 3 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Detroit in 23h 29m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Johannesburg to Detroit is about 13638 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Detroit is Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 103 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Qatar Airways, starting at R16 373 and R20 494 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit (average of R8 360). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 376). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Johannesburg to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl flights
OR Tambo to Midway flights
OR Tambo to Detroit flights
Cape Town to Detroit flights
Port Elizabeth to Detroit flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 13 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR9 103AverageR16 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLMCheapestR16 373AverageR16 678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 494AverageR22 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Detroit from Johannesburg today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Detroit?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Detroit from Johannesburg.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Detroit with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Johannesburg to Detroit flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.