Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R16 911

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Sep 3 — Sep 101
1 adult

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

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 334

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 262
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/11-24/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 205 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 947 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 29 August 2025.

Tue 28/1019:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/8R16 911
Tue 28/1023:59JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 51mDelta
Tue 18/1116:43DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 57mDelta
Deal found 29/8R17 813
Tue 28/1019:35JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 38mBritish Airways
Tue 18/1114:27DTW - JNB
2 stops34h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/8R17 830
Thu 20/119:50JNB - DTW
2 stops40h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/116:00DTW - JNB
2 stops43h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/8R19 334
Tue 28/1020:15JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Tue 18/1114:10DTW - JNB
3 stops37h 20mSWISS
Deal found 29/8R19 670
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/8R22 341
Fri 28/1122:00JNB - DTW
2 stops47h 17mDelta
Sat 6/1220:35DTW - JNB
1 stop29h 05mDelta
Deal found 28/8R30 089

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Johannesburg

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

19:10-19:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R16 911

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

23:59-18:50

1 stop24h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/11

16:43-8:40

2 stops32h 57m

R17 813

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

19:35-21:13

2 stops31h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/11

14:27-7:35

2 stops34h 08m

R17 830

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

9:50-19:00

2 stops40h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

R19 334

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

20:15-22:15

2 stops32h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/11

14:10-10:30

3 stops37h 20m

R19 670

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R22 341

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

22:00-14:17

2 stops47h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/12

20:35-8:40

1 stop29h 05m

R30 089

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Deals found on 29/8

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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 22 August 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

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.

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 29 August 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 51m. 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 R15 081 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R16 673 and R16 810 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 26% 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 081AverageR15 434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 673AverageR21 074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 810AverageR17 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 020AverageR17 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 401AverageR18 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 403AverageR24 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 523AverageR20 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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