How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Detroit in 24h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Delta 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 R14 806 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R16 369 and R16 504 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Detroit flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Detroit?

Consider Air France, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Detroit.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Detroit?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 39% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit?

Flights from Johannesburg to Detroit lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg to Detroit in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R16 237.

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. 7 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.

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.

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R9 464+ Flights from Johannesburg to Detroit

Q: 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 366 and R19 242 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R15 508 on Turkish Airlines (Oct 28-Nov 4).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Detroit All airports are usually found in February or November, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit

Round-trip from	R15 508
One-way from	R9 464
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 557

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28/10-4/11
2 total stops
61h 45m total
Johannesburg to Detroit

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30/9
2 total stops
28h 54m total
Johannesburg to Detroit

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 804 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 052 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 September 2025.

Tue 28/1019:10JNB - DTW

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 4/1120:05DTW - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R15 508

Thu 20/1119:10JNB - DTW

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 24/1120:05DTW - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 959

Tue 28/1022:00JNB - DTW

2 stops30h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1116:25DTW - JNB

1 stop19h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9R17 349

Mon 13/1020:40JNB - DTW

1 stop24h 45mDelta

Wed 29/1021:15DTW - JNB

1 stop29h 25mDelta

Deal found 14/9R17 383

Thu 20/119:50JNB - DTW

2 stops40h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 24/117:30DTW - JNB

2 stops41h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R19 137

Tue 28/1020:15JNB - DTW

2 stops32h 00mSWISS

Tue 4/1114:10DTW - JNB

3 stops37h 20mSWISS

Deal found 13/9R19 589

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Tue 28/1019:10JNB - DTW

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 4/1120:05DTW - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R15 508

Mon 13/1020:40JNB - DTW

1 stop24h 45mDelta

Wed 29/1021:15DTW - JNB

1 stop29h 25mDelta

Deal found 14/9R17 383

Thu 20/119:50JNB - DTW

2 stops40h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 24/117:30DTW - JNB

2 stops41h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R19 137

Thu 20/1119:10JNB - DTW

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 24/1120:05DTW - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 959

Tue 28/1022:00JNB - DTW

2 stops28h 05mDelta

Tue 4/1114:30DTW - JNB

2 stops24h 35mDelta

Deal found 13/9R17 661

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Tue 30/920:40JNB - DTW

2 stops28h 13mDelta

Sun 5/1012:43DTW - JNB

1 stop24h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/9R29 557

Mon 13/1020:40JNB - DTW

1 stop24h 45mDelta

Wed 29/1021:15DTW - JNB

1 stop29h 25mDelta

Deal found 14/9R17 383

Tue 28/1019:10JNB - DTW

1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 4/1120:05DTW - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R15 508

Tue 28/1022:00JNB - DTW

2 stops30h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1116:25DTW - JNB

1 stop19h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 13/9R17 349

Tue 28/1020:15JNB - DTW

2 stops32h 00mSWISS

Tue 4/1114:10DTW - JNB

3 stops37h 20mSWISS

Deal found 13/9R19 589

Wed 29/1019:45JNB - DTW

1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1114:35DTW - JNB

2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R23 496

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Detroit
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Tue 30/917:00JNB - DTW

2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R9 464

Wed 1/1016:50JNB - DTW

3 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R10 993

Tue 30/99:50JNB - DTW

2 stops44h 09mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R13 493

Wed 1/1017:55JNB - DTW

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 977

Tue 30/920:40JNB - DTW

1 stop24h 45mDelta

Deal found 11/9R20 631

Tue 30/919:00JNB - DTW

1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R21 517

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20:05-10:50

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20:05-10:50

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21:15-8:40

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JNB - DTW

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Tue 28/10

22:00-20:05

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14:30-22:05

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R17 661

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9:50-19:00

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7:30-8:20

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R19 137

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

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Tue 30/9

17:00-15:54

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R9 464

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Wed 1/10

16:50-20:34

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R10 993

JohannesburgDetroit

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Tue 30/9

9:50-23:59

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R13 493

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

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17:55-19:05

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R15 977

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:00-14:10

1 stop25h 10m

R21 517

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit, you should look to book at least 69 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?

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andUnited 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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 468 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 931 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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. 7 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 24h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Delta 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 R14 806 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R16 369 and R16 504 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 25% 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 806	AverageR15 152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 369	AverageR21 061	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 504	AverageR17 512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 710	AverageR16 710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 084	AverageR18 301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR17 086	AverageR23 821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR17 204	AverageR22 162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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