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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R11 012

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Mar 28 — Apr 41
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 26 February 2026.

Thu 12/319:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop29h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/320:55
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/2R13 761
Wed 18/319:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop29h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/320:55
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R15 000
Sun 8/319:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop29h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/320:55
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/2R17 940
Thu 12/314:30
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops39h 27m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/36:00
DTW
-
JNB
3 stops39h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R18 067
Thu 12/322:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops26h 04m
British Airways
Mon 16/317:29
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 06m
British Airways
Deal found 25/2R20 498
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 09m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/36:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2R20 546
Thu 9/414:55
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/413:33
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R20 689
Thu 9/418:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 50m
Delta
Thu 16/418:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop32h 20m
Delta
Deal found 23/2R20 975
Sun 12/423:15
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 54m
Delta
Sun 19/420:02
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 48m
Delta
Deal found 26/2R21 055

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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 761

One-way from

R11 012

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 318
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 735 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 744 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 26 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:05-19:00

1 stop29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

20:55-10:50

1 stop31h 55m

R15 000

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:05-19:00

1 stop29h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/3

20:55-10:50

1 stop31h 55m

R17 940

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

23:15-23:09

2 stops29h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/4

18:30-8:50

1 stop32h 20m

R21 055

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

13:45-21:16

2 stops37h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

13:29-3:55

2 stops32h 26m

R21 913

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

19:00-23:59

2 stops34h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/4

19:04-18:30

1 stop17h 26m

R22 389

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

20:30-23:59

3 stops33h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

17:34-8:20

2 stops32h 46m

R23 375

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/4

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R23 645

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

20:30-23:59

3 stops33h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/3

14:35-8:20

2 stops35h 45m

R25 774

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

15:05-10:54

2 stops25h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

17:09-18:35

1 stop19h 26m

R30 207

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-18:38

2 stops33h 53m

R12 823

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

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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 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit, you should look to book at least 52 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 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 R14 031). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 400). 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 26 February 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
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
679 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
1 538 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
9 348 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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
4 237 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

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. 4 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 29h 55m. 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 R15 112 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and United Airlines, starting at R15 634 and R15 657 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is 18% 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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  • 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 R14 031). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 400). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 112AverageR16 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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