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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R11 217

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 5 — Mar 121
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 3 February 2026.

Wed 18/319:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/321:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R14 763
Sat 9/517:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 22/520:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R15 069
Sat 9/520:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 41m
Delta
Fri 22/519:55
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R16 358
Wed 18/322:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 33m
British Airways
Sun 22/313:29
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops38h 56m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1R22 257
Fri 20/319:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/321:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2R25 399
Fri 20/313:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 41m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/310:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops40h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R26 270
Fri 20/36:05
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops46h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/317:34
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2R28 623

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 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 763

One-way from

R11 217

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 472
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m 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 290 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 934 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 3 February 2026.
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Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R15 069

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R15 166

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

20:25-14:06

1 stop23h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

19:55-8:50

2 stops30h 55m

R16 358

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-23:33

2 stops31h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

13:29-10:25

2 stops38h 56m

R22 257

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R25 399

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

13:45-21:26

2 stops37h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/3

10:30-9:00

2 stops40h 30m

R26 270

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

6:05-22:37

3 stops46h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/3

17:34-8:20

2 stops32h 46m

R28 623

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

10:25-10:54

2 stops30h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

18:48-18:35

1 stop17h 47m

R30 009

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R11 217

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-12:28

2 stops27h 43m

R13 022

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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

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 30 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 054). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 647). 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 3 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
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
1 448 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
1 531 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
9 236 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
7 712 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

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. 5 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 23h 41m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Delta, or British Airways 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 988 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Air France, starting at R15 328 and R15 856 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 22% 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 054). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 647). 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 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

Discover the top 5 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 3 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 988AverageR14 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 328AverageR17 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR15 856AverageR22 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 880AverageR19 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR15 936AverageR16 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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