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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit from R11 500

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Jun 5 — Jun 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 May 2026.

Fri 18/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 19/1018:00
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5R19 005
Mon 12/109:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 42m
Etihad Airways
Tue 20/106:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R19 071
Mon 12/109:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 21/1017:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops56h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R19 673
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/67:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5R19 707
Sun 11/1018:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 807
Mon 12/1018:00
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/1020:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R19 824
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 42m
Etihad Airways
Tue 20/106:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R19 840
Sun 11/1020:25
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 20/1012:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/5R19 941
Sat 19/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops60h 42m
Etihad Airways
Mon 19/108:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R20 175
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops60h 42m
Etihad Airways
Sat 17/1017:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R20 592
Thu 17/920:25
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Delta
Mon 12/1019:50
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/5R20 693

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 005

One-way from

R11 500

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 417
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/9-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 38m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 39m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R18 082 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 583 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-0:10

2 stops44h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/6

7:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

R19 707

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

20:25-14:23

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

18:40-8:45

1 stop32h 05m

R20 693
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

20:25-14:05

1 stop23h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

18:35-8:45

1 stop32h 10m

R20 693

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

20:25-23:21

2 stops32h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/6

18:35-8:45

1 stop32h 10m

R20 776

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

R23 083

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/6

10:45-8:35

2 stops39h 50m

R23 785
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

20:55-20:50

2 stops29h 55m

R12 720

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:50-22:37

2 stops42h 47m

R13 405

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

14:30-16:53

3 stops32h 23m

R14 659

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:50-21:34

2 stops31h 44m

R15 311

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit (average of R14 090). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 116). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Detroit?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 607.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.

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 6 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 350 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 684 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    Located just 0,9 km from the city centre, Detroit All airports is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Detroit from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to All airports (DTT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit in 23h 58m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Delta to get the fastest option. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Detroit are separated by a distance of 13638 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit round-trip?

    Currently priced at R15 707, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R16 470 and R16 568, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Detroit?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit (average of R14 090). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 116). 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 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 6 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 707AverageR18 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 470AverageR20 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 568AverageR23 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 580AverageR17 005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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