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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R15 337

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Jan 15 — Jan 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 December 2025.

Wed 24/1215:32DTW - JNB
2 stops35h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 31/1222:00JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/12R28 353
Mon 22/1218:26DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1222:00JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/12R28 370
Wed 31/1211:20DTW - JNB
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/119:45JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R31 329
Wed 31/126:00DTW - JNB
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/123:00JNB - DTW
3 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R36 946
Fri 19/1218:30DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - DTW
2 stops28h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/12R39 721
Mon 22/126:00DTW - JNB
3 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1219:35JNB - DTW
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R39 990
Fri 19/1212:48DTW - JNB
2 stops38h 37mBritish Airways
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - DTW
2 stops26h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12R40 225
Wed 17/1213:01DTW - JNB
2 stops38h 24mBritish Airways
Fri 19/1219:35JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/12R40 595
Thu 18/1218:27DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 58mBritish Airways
Sat 20/1219:35JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12R42 781
Wed 31/1216:15DTW - JNB
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
Tue 6/119:45JNB - DTW
2 stops34h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12R45 405

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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 717

One-way from

R15 337

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R35 432
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 25/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 53m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R59 782 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 781 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 16 December 2025.
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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R18 717

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R19 356

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

17:55-18:50

1 stop30h 55m

R19 490

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:00-23:56

3 stops31h 56m

R19 894

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

17:55-18:50

1 stop30h 55m

R19 995

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/3

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

18:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

R20 331

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 29/5

13:40-7:00

2 stops35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

21:15-23:47

2 stops32h 32m

R20 617

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

R20 903

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R21 223

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/12

15:32-10:25

2 stops35h 53m

R15 337

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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 R17 119). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 168). 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.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% 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 R22 395.

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: 20h 44m.

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 2h 26m.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 R18 717, Turkish Airlines can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit in 31h 45m. 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 R17 119). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 168). 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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