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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R11 842

JNB — DTT
Sep 22 — Sep 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Detroit

Sat 7/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 11/1120:05 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 18/8R16 178
Tue 15/922:00 -
1 stop31h 44m
Fri 16/1010:25 -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 21/8R17 458
Sun 11/1021:55 -
1 stop30h 24m
Sun 25/1020:15 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 22/8R18 130
Tue 15/921:55 -
1 stop32h 59m
Fri 16/1018:46 -
1 stop18h 54m
Deal found 18/8R18 723
Wed 9/923:15 -
1 stop42h 25m
Sun 20/922:30 -
1 stop40h 50m
Deal found 18/8R19 123

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Round-trip from

R16 178

One-way from

R11 842

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 587
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 47m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R90 250 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (R37 447 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

22:00-23:44

1 stop31h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

10:25-18:30

2 stops26h 05m

R17 458

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

21:55-0:58

1 stop33h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/10

17:40-8:20

2 stops32h 40m

R18 130

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

21:55-0:54

1 stop32h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

18:46-19:40

1 stop18h 54m

R18 739

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:40-15:02

2 stops26h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/11

16:15-22:00

1 stop22h 45m

R19 347
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

23:15-17:15

1 stop24h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 19/9

16:00-19:40

1 stop21h 40m

R19 683
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-18:08

2 stops39h 18m

R12 146
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 242

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:55-11:51

3 stops44h 56m

R12 658

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:55-23:52

2 stops32h 57m

R13 842

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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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 R15 538). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 387). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Detroit flights typically cost between R17 858 and R20 995 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 178 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 7–Nov 11).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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
1 562 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 478 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
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Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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. 3 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 31h 44m. Fly via United Airlines or Virgin Atlantic 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 R8 887 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Qatar Airways, starting at R15 983 and R20 005 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is 57% 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 R15 538). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of R22 387). 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 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR8 887AverageR16 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 983AverageR16 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR20 005AverageR21 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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