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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 646

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
May 17 — May 241
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 17 April 2026.

Wed 2/97:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 13/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R20 619
Wed 19/87:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R21 045
Mon 31/89:53
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops40h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R21 062
Mon 14/96:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 29/920:55
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R21 275
Tue 12/56:10
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/519:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R21 880
Mon 4/56:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops40h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/512:40
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops38h 52m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R22 093
Mon 20/417:32
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops28h 28m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/519:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R22 274
Tue 21/46:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/519:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R22 405
Sat 2/56:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops46h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/519:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R22 716
Sat 2/59:43
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 47m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/512:40
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 12m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R22 945
Mon 14/920:50
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/917:50
JNB
-
DTW
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/4R23 125
Tue 14/412:11
DTW
-
JNB
3 stops33h 44m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/422:50
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops31h 09m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R23 158

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 619

One-way from

R9 646

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Average price

R26 958
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/9-13/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 55m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 44m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 679 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 17 April 2026.
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DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

9:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

R21 062

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/9

8:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

9:50-22:54

2 stops43h 04m

R23 354

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

9:53-9:00

2 stops41h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

20:55-23:55

2 stops33h 00m

R24 861

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/5

6:10-4:00

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:50-23:59

2 stops58h 09m

R24 959

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

13:02-8:20

2 stops37h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:50-14:40

2 stops34h 50m

R24 992

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 26/6

7:30-8:20

2 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

9:50-22:37

2 stops42h 47m

R26 417

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

17:32-4:00

2 stops28h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

12:40-21:21

2 stops38h 41m

R27 187

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

13:33-10:30

2 stops38h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

12:40-23:32

2 stops40h 52m

R27 842
Fastest return journey

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/10

17:30-3:55

3 stops28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

8:20-13:00

3 stops34h 40m

R29 725
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

21:50-4:15

3 stops48h 25m

R13 331

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R1 540). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 600). 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 R29 922.

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 R24 861, Etihad Airways can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit in 41h 07m. The distance from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13638 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R1 540). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 600). 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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