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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit from R12 510

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Aug 7 — Aug 141
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 8 July 2026.

Tue 15/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 16/1016:36
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7R17 482
Sun 19/722:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 4/814:35
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7R17 531
Tue 28/723:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop42h 25m
KLM
Thu 27/818:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 50m
KLM
Deal found 7/7R19 090
Tue 18/818:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/822:30
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R19 253
Thu 17/922:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 12/1011:15
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7R19 285
Thu 17/923:15
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1021:20
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R19 383

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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 482

One-way from

R12 510

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 310
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/9-16/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 07m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R44 872 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 8 July 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

22:00-20:25

2 stops28h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

14:48-18:30

2 stops21h 42m

R17 482

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

22:00-23:51

2 stops31h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

9:14-18:30

1 stop27h 16m

R17 531

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

18:50-14:15

2 stops25h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/8

22:30-21:20

1 stop40h 50m

R19 253

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-10:10

2 stops42h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

11:15-18:30

1 stop25h 15m

R19 285
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R12 754

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R13 371

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:45-22:45

2 stops43h 00m

R13 534
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

18:50-11:47

1 stop22h 57m

R16 816

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:50-13:53

1 stop25h 03m

R16 816

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit (average of R8 286). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 204). 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.

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.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% 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 466.

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 8 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 534 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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
7,5
Good
692 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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
4 440 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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

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  • 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 2 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 29m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Detroit are separated by a distance of 13638 km.

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

    Currently priced at R9 022, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on KLM for as low as R16 228. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 50% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit (average of R8 286). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Detroit in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 204). 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 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Detroit

Discover the top 2 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 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR9 022AverageR16 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 228AverageR16 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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