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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R11 372

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
Feb 13 — Feb 201
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 14 January 2026.

Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/920:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R14 260
Thu 22/119:10
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 26/120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R15 081
Tue 3/222:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop25h 45m
Delta
Tue 10/220:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Delta
Deal found 12/1R16 426
Tue 13/119:20
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Tue 20/120:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Delta
Deal found 12/1R16 689
Thu 22/122:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 52m
British Airways
Mon 26/117:57
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops33h 28m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1R16 853
Tue 8/923:15
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops28h 31m
Delta
Thu 17/98:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops31h 05m
Delta
Deal found 13/1R17 624

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 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 426

One-way from

R11 372

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 904
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/2-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 55m 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. 11% potential increase in price (R37 832 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 114 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 14 January 2026.
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Johannesburg

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-16:45

1 stop25h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

20:15-8:35

1 stop29h 20m

R16 426

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

22:00-16:45

1 stop25h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

16:45-8:25

2 stops32h 40m

R16 426

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:45-17:35

3 stops28h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

18:15-9:30

2 stops32h 15m

R17 755

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

20:15-23:49

3 stops34h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

18:15-9:30

2 stops32h 15m

R18 904

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

23:00-23:56

3 stops31h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

R18 921

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

23:00-23:56

3 stops31h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/2

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

R19 085

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R11 372

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-15:34

2 stops30h 49m

R13 210

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-23:59

3 stops39h 29m

R19 840

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Deals found on 12/1

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 9 January 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit (average of R14 309). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 969). 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 14 January 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
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 522 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 155 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 671 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 437 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Detroit in 25h 45m. Fly via Delta 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 243 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, starting at R15 467 and R15 607 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 23% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit (average of R14 309). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 969). 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 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 243AverageR14 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 467AverageR17 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 607AverageR17 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 907AverageR16 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 143AverageR17 275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 145AverageR22 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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