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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R15 602

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Tue 28/420:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/517:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3R19 894
Mon 31/815:10
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R19 978
Tue 5/59:43
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 07m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/514:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R20 247
Wed 9/98:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R20 332
Thu 3/915:10
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R20 651
Mon 30/1113:46
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops31h 09m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/1220:20
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R20 736
Mon 31/813:02
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R21 072
Mon 31/813:02
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 58m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/914:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops38h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R21 089
Wed 13/57:40
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/69:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R21 106
Wed 9/910:41
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops39h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3R21 611
Wed 2/99:53
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops36h 07m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/920:55
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops30h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R21 644
Mon 31/813:02
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 58m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/920:55
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops31h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R21 762

Find flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 894

One-way from

R15 602

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Average price

R27 704
28/4-5/5
  • 28/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 25m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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8/4
  • 8/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 56m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R58 454 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R14 036 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to OR Tambo 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 2 April 2026.
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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

13:02-8:20

2 stops37h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

9:50-17:19

2 stops37h 29m

R21 072

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/4

12:33-8:50

2 stops38h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

20:40-0:45

2 stops34h 05m

R21 089

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

15:10-9:00

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

14:45-22:54

2 stops38h 09m

R21 089

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/4

17:32-8:50

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:45-23:25

2 stops38h 40m

R21 089

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/4

13:33-8:50

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

20:40-21:21

2 stops30h 41m

R21 089

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

15:10-9:00

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

20:55-22:54

2 stops31h 59m

R21 089
Fastest return journey

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/4

17:32-8:50

2 stops33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

20:40-23:25

2 stops32h 45m

R21 089

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/9

13:02-9:00

2 stops37h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

20:55-21:06

2 stops30h 11m

R21 762

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

15:10-9:00

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:45-21:06

2 stops36h 21m

R21 762

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

18:49-8:20

2 stops31h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-18:19

2 stops38h 29m

R23 378

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to OR Tambo

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R16 225). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 050). 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 Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 R30 750.

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

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 05m.

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

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 15m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 0 airlines have flights from All airports to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit All airports to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    For as low as R21 089, Qatar Airways can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit in 38h 17m. The distance from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13638 km.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R16 225). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R29 050). 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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