How long is the flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

For as low as R22 309, Etihad Airways can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit in 56h 36m. The distance from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13638 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

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.

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Round-trip from	R20 986
One-way from	R11 872
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R26 568

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4 total stops
79h 39m total
Detroit to Johannesburg

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42h 25m total
Detroit to Johannesburg

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Wed 21/10

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21:05-11:00

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13:35-7:45

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18:00-18:50

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Sat 31/10

7:00-7:25

2 stops42h 25m

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Sat 31/10

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R13 760

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Sat 31/10

21:05-11:00

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R23 761). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R41 376). 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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Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 658.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 58m.

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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 R22 309, Etihad Airways can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Detroit in 56h 36m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R23 761). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R41 376). 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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