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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R10 083

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 March 2026.

Wed 10/618:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/620:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3R15 949
Wed 15/49:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/420:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops53h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3R17 190
Wed 10/620:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 16/620:10
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/3R18 057
Wed 17/619:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 2/816:48
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3R18 125
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 08m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/77:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R19 179
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/77:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3R19 281
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 08m
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/77:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R19 400
Tue 16/615:05
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops38h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 2/811:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3R19 502
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 08m
Etihad Airways
Sat 1/87:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3R19 520

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 949

One-way from

R10 083

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 560
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 415 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 016 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/6

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R16 119

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

20:25-14:05

1 stop23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/6

10:07-8:45

2 stops40h 38m

R18 244

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

10:05-22:52

2 stops42h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 23/4

13:58-16:15

3 stops44h 17m

R21 475

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

19:25-15:43

2 stops26h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/6

20:55-9:25

2 stops30h 30m

R21 985

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:40-21:14

2 stops30h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

17:32-8:50

2 stops33h 18m

R22 274

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-13:17

1 stop25h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/8

21:20-11:05

1 stop31h 45m

R23 175

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/9

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R24 433
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

19:00-14:15

1 stop25h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/8

14:10-18:30

2 stops22h 20m

R25 760

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R29 194
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

9:50-22:55

2 stops43h 05m

R12 973

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

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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 014). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 618). 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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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 23 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7,4
Good
1 547 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 460 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 273 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 5 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 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, or British Airways 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 780 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Air France, starting at R16 171 and R16 728 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 25% 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.

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    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 014). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 618). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 780AverageR15 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 728AverageR23 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 754AverageR20 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 813AverageR17 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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