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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R11 951

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
May 12 — May 191
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 12 April 2026.

Mon 23/1119:05
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/1120:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R15 394
Sat 26/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R16 869
Tue 15/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R18 263
Wed 16/918:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R18 476
Fri 18/918:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R18 591
Fri 18/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 13/106:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R18 722
Sat 26/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/106:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4R18 869
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 42m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/106:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R18 886
Sat 23/59:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 52m
Etihad Airways
Sat 30/57:45
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R18 919
Wed 16/918:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 13/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R18 968

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 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 869

One-way from

R11 951

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January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 050
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/9-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 989 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 242 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 12 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R18 591

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R19 509
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

19:50-8:45

2 stops30h 55m

R20 165

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R20 378

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

20:25-21:46

2 stops31h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

18:40-8:45

1 stop32h 05m

R21 050
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

9:50-23:59

2 stops44h 09m

R12 787

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

17:00-16:53

3 stops53h 53m

R15 115

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-18:45

1 stop30h 55m

R17 148
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

20:25-14:09

1 stop23h 44m

R17 574

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:30-14:34

3 stops30h 04m

R20 115

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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 R14 476). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in April is currently the most expensive (average of R18 066). 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 12 April 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
7,8
Good
1 496 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 496 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 496 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 496 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7,4
Good
1 566 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 496 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 576 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 496 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 304 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 496 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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. 4 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 58m. 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 Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 406 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at R16 154 and R16 211 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is 17% 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 R14 476). Flying from Johannesburg to Detroit in April is currently the most expensive (average of R18 066). 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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Discover the top 4 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 12 April 2026.
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 406AverageR17 917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 154AverageR20 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 211AverageR16 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 250AverageR22 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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