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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R21 330

This is the cheapest retur 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 26 — Sep 21
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 27 July 2026.

Thu 10/917:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/109:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7R21 330
Mon 2/118:10
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/119:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7R21 733
Mon 7/97:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/99:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R22 069
Mon 2/118:10
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/119:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7R22 103
Mon 19/1013:53
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops36h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/109:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R22 120
Mon 28/96:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1017:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R22 657
Mon 28/96:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1017:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R22 725
Wed 9/917:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops56h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/99:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/7R22 842
Sun 27/96:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1017:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R23 515
Sun 27/96:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1017:00
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R23 531
Mon 31/810:24
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops40h 46m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/914:05
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops39h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R23 599
Fri 11/917:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops48h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/91:15
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R23 868

Find 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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 330

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

R43 113
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/9-5/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 32m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/9

7:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

9:45-16:40

2 stops36h 55m

R22 069

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/11

8:10-8:20

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R22 103

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/10

12:20-8:20

2 stops38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

9:50-22:56

2 stops44h 06m

R22 103

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

10:24-9:10

2 stops40h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

14:05-23:34

2 stops39h 29m

R23 599
Fastest return journey

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/1

20:05-9:40

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

18:50-18:00

1 stop30h 10m

R25 061

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/9

20:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

18:00-18:50

1 stop30h 50m

R25 733

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

20:55-9:40

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

18:50-19:00

1 stop30h 10m

R25 733

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

16:27-8:20

2 stops33h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:45-20:20

2 stops40h 35m

R26 137

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/11

21:05-11:00

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

18:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

R26 288
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/12

16:05-8:20

3 stops33h 15m

R22 422

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R19 918). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R43 113). 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R23 632 and R41 045 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R21 330 on Etihad Airways (Sept 10–Oct 5).

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 40h 46m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13638 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R19 918). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R43 113). 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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