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Cheap flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R13 980

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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 4 July 2026.

Sat 29/87:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 14/99:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops36h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/7R20 256
Sun 1/118:10
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/119:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/7R20 970
Tue 3/1113:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/119:50
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R21 326
Thu 27/87:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/99:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R21 343
Mon 31/87:30
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/99:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R22 316
Tue 6/106:00
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1012:10
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops34h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R22 867
Sat 22/810:24
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops39h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/89:45
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops41h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R23 613
Sun 1/1121:05
DTW
-
JNB
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/1113:30
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops35h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7R24 181
Tue 3/1118:25
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/1114:30
JNB
-
DTW
3 stops30h 53m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R24 359

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 4 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 256

One-way from

R13 980

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R52 027
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/8-14/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 37m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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3/8
  • 3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Detroit to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R115 519 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R31 576 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 4 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

13:30-8:20

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R21 326

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

10:24-8:20

2 stops39h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:45-21:33

2 stops41h 48m

R23 613

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

21:05-11:00

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

13:30-18:00

2 stops35h 30m

R24 181
Fastest return journey

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

20:50-9:40

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R25 884

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

9:45-22:45

2 stops43h 00m

R26 305

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

6:05-3:55

3 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

14:30-14:11

3 stops29h 41m

R28 332

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

13:30-18:45

2 stops35h 15m

R31 884
Cheapest one-way

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/8

17:35-8:20

2 stops56h 45m

R13 980

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/8

16:00-8:35

1 stop34h 35m

R20 710
Fastest single journey

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/7

17:30-7:50

3 stops32h 20m

R37 544

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Deals found on 4/7

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R2 141). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 370). 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 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.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 764.

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 Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 41m.

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

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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 R24 181, Turkish Airlines can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit in 30h 55m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R2 141). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 370). 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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