Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R11 944

JNB — DTT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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

Wed 28/1018:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 11/1120:05 -
1 stop43h 20m
Deal found 15/9R15 871
Wed 25/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 27/120:05 -
1 stop43h 20m
Deal found 12/9R15 920
Thu 5/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 10m
Mon 9/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 10/9R16 375
Thu 17/921:55 -
1 stop28h 16m
Mon 12/106:25 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 15/9R19 020
Wed 25/1121:40 -
1 stop24h 24m
Wed 27/118:30 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 12/9R19 101
Wed 28/1021:40 -
2 stops29h 31m
Wed 11/1114:48 -
2 stops34h 52m
Deal found 15/9R19 133
Thu 17/922:00 -
1 stop31h 44m
Mon 12/1010:25 -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 11/9R19 328

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit

Round-trip from

R15 920

One-way from

R11 944

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 095
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/11-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Search Deals
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (R89 545 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (R38 222 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-22:35

2 stops43h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 944
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 171

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

20:30-0:44

3 stops59h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 875

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

20:05-10:55

1 stop31h 50m

R16 375

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

21:40-15:04

1 stop24h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/1

18:30-10:15

2 stops32h 45m

R19 101

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

21:40-21:11

2 stops29h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

14:48-8:40

2 stops34h 52m

R19 133

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-22:34

2 stops43h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/11

12:10-8:20

2 stops37h 10m

R20 107

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/9

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

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit (average of R15 758). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 704). 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 to Detroit?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Detroit flights typically cost between R17 332 and R18 208 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 920 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 25–Jan 27).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 469 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 580 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 2 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 31h 10m. Fly via Turkish 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 012 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 209. Virgin Atlantic is 57% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit (average of R15 758). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 704). 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

Alternative routes for Johannesburg to Detroit

OR Tambo to Detroit flights
OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl flights
Cape Town to Detroit flights
OR Tambo to Midway flights
Port Elizabeth to Detroit flights

Top 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR9 012AverageR16 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLMCheapestR16 209AverageR16 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights

Fly with Cheapflights

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.