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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R11 702

JNB — DTT
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Detroit

Sun 1/110:20 -
1 stop25h 40m
Mon 16/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 27/10R16 439
Mon 2/1122:00 -
2 stops26h 10m
Mon 16/1115:15 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 27/10R18 267
Thu 5/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 10m
Mon 9/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 25/10R20 528
Thu 5/119:50 -
2 stops37h 58m
Mon 9/116:10 -
2 stops43h 15m
Deal found 26/10R21 841
Thu 5/1121:30 -
2 stops44h 00m
Mon 9/1113:34 -
2 stops37h 51m
Deal found 25/10R22 739

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit

Round-trip from

R17 037

One-way from

R11 702

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 888
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R88 769 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (R39 584 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/3

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 433

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/3

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 433

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/3

20:20-23:24

2 stops34h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 226

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

20:05-10:55

1 stop31h 50m

R17 037

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

19:45-18:37

2 stops29h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

14:11-18:35

2 stops21h 24m

R19 930
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:00-11:53

1 stop20h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R23 802

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

20:40-9:55

3 stops44h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

18:20-9:40

2 stops56h 20m

R23 836

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

20:40-22:16

3 stops32h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/2

15:33-10:00

3 stops35h 27m

R25 664

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

21:20-13:06

1 stop22h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R25 863

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

19:35-23:25

2 stops34h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/12

16:34-10:25

2 stops34h 51m

R28 340

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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

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 140). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R24 949). 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 658 and R16 140 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 037 on Turkish Airlines (Feb 17–Feb 27).

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
699 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
699 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
699 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
4 461 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
699 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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 29h 52m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or SWISS 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 231 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 488. 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 140). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R24 949). 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 231AverageR18 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 488AverageR16 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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