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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 783

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — JNB
Aug 18 — Aug 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 008

One-way from

R9 783

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R39 734
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 28/9-7/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 08m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R4 496 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R17 208 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 August 2025.

Sun 28/96:12DTW - JNB
2 stops44h 18mEtihad Airways
Tue 7/109:50JNB - DTW
2 stops43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R20 008
Sat 1/1121:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/8R20 520
Wed 1/106:12DTW - JNB
2 stops44h 08mEtihad Airways
Wed 15/109:50JNB - DTW
2 stops43h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R20 662
Sun 28/921:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/1017:50JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/8R20 715
Thu 30/1021:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/1119:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/8R20 962
Sat 8/1120:05DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 22/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/8R21 280
Wed 1/1021:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/1017:55JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/8R21 474
Wed 17/96:12DTW - JNB
2 stops44h 08mEtihad Airways
Wed 24/99:50JNB - DTW
2 stops41h 17mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R22 145
Thu 25/96:12DTW - JNB
2 stops44h 08mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/109:50JNB - DTW
2 stops44h 09mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/8R22 286
Sat 18/1021:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/1119:10JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/8R22 357
Sat 4/1021:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/1017:55JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/8R22 887
Thu 20/1110:28DTW - JNB
2 stops38h 52mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/119:50JNB - DTW
2 stops44h 07mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/8R23 063

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/9

6:12-8:30

2 stops44h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

9:50-23:40

2 stops43h 50m

R20 008

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R20 520

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

19:34-8:20

2 stops54h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

9:50-19:00

2 stops40h 10m

R20 662

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/10

17:42-8:30

2 stops56h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

9:50-15:17

2 stops35h 27m

R20 662

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/10

6:12-8:20

2 stops44h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

9:50-23:40

2 stops43h 50m

R20 662

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 28/9

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

17:50-19:05

1 stop31h 15m

R20 715

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/10

21:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

19:05-18:10

1 stop30h 05m

R20 962

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/11

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

19:10-18:10

1 stop30h 00m

R21 280

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/10

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

17:55-19:05

1 stop31h 10m

R21 474

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

6:12-8:20

2 stops44h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

9:50-21:07

2 stops41h 17m

R22 145

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 83% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 R29 816.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 39m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 36m.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 27,8 km from the city centre, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Detroit. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 0 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at R20 008, Etihad Airways will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Turkish Airlines for as low as R20 520. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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