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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R17 729

JNB — DTT
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Detroit

Tue 22/1223:55 -
1 stop44h 10m
Thu 7/120:30 -
1 stop42h 30m
Deal found 2/11R21 218
Tue 15/1213:30 -
2 stops35h 30m
Sat 2/120:05 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 2/11R23 960
Thu 5/1119:35 -
2 stops34h 41m
Mon 9/1113:34 -
2 stops35h 01m
Deal found 31/10R24 276
Tue 15/1219:40 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sat 2/116:15 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 2/11R25 572
Tue 15/1223:55 -
2 stops26h 20m
Sat 2/120:35 -
1 stop42h 25m
Deal found 2/11R26 104
Thu 5/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Mon 9/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 31/10R27 948
Thu 5/1122:00 -
2 stops26h 10m
Mon 9/1117:12 -
1 stop18h 23m
Deal found 31/10R32 983

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Round-trip from

R16 317

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 885
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/2-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R88 701 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (R39 541 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

0:20-18:00

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

20:05-22:25

1 stop43h 20m

R17 729
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

21:40-19:13

2 stops28h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/2

14:16-19:10

1 stop21h 54m

R18 975

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

23:55-13:05

1 stop44h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/1

20:30-22:00

1 stop42h 30m

R21 218

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

19:35-19:50

2 stops31h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

16:49-10:25

2 stops34h 36m

R22 797

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

13:30-18:00

2 stops35h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/1

20:05-9:40

2 stops30h 35m

R23 960

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

23:55-19:15

2 stops26h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/1

20:35-22:00

1 stop42h 25m

R26 104

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

20:40-20:46

3 stops31h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/1

14:02-10:00

3 stops36h 58m

R36 156

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

20:40-23:59

3 stops34h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/1

11:15-9:40

3 stops39h 25m

R61 279

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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.
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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 R16 134). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of R23 661). 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 above average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Detroit flights typically cost between R15 652 and R16 134 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 317 on Turkish Airlines (Feb 7–Feb 13).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic and Turkish 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
697 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
697 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
697 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 467 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
697 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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 24h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from Johannesburg to Detroit is about 13638 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 227 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 482. Virgin Atlantic is 58% 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 R16 134). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of R23 661). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR9 227AverageR18 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 482AverageR16 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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