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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R14 255

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Detroit All airports are usually found in February or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 532

One-way from

R14 255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 304
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/6-5/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 57m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 097 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit

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 27 April 2025.

Tue 24/623:15JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Sat 5/710:00DTW - JNB
2 stops29h 20mDelta
Deal found 27/4R21 532
Thu 8/520:40JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/714:24DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4R22 241
Tue 24/618:50JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/718:30DTW - JNB
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R25 282
Tue 24/623:15JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Sat 5/718:30DTW - JNB
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Deal found 27/4R25 301
Thu 8/518:50JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Tue 8/721:20DTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 26/4R25 693
Thu 8/511:10JNB - DTW
3 stops35h 43mSWISS
Tue 8/714:10DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Deal found 26/4R28 566
Tue 29/419:00JNB - DTW
2 stops45h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/516:00DTW - JNB
1 stop34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4R32 428

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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 27 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

23:15-15:30

1 stop22h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/7

10:00-21:20

2 stops29h 20m

R21 532

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:40-15:15

1 stop24h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/7

14:24-10:20

2 stops37h 56m

R22 241

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

18:50-11:35

1 stop22h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/7

18:30-21:20

1 stop20h 50m

R25 282

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

23:15-15:30

1 stop22h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/7

18:30-21:20

1 stop20h 50m

R25 301

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

18:50-19:05

1 stop30h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/7

21:20-8:30

1 stop29h 10m

R25 693

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:10-16:53

3 stops35h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/7

14:10-9:20

2 stops37h 10m

R28 566

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

9:50-23:47

2 stops43h 57m

R14 255

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

17:55-19:05

1 stop31h 10m

R15 393

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

19:00-22:05

3 stops57h 05m

R22 894

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/4

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

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

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 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit, you should look to book at least 80 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 time of day to fly from JNB to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

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 27 April 2025.

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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. 6 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Detroit is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R21 532 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and KLM, starting at R22 241 and R25 301 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R14 255. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Detroit for a low price.

  • 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 908AverageR16 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 197AverageR18 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 587AverageR22 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 812AverageR19 663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 542AverageR24 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 108AverageR23 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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