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R1 779+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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DTW — JNB
Feb 27 — Mar 61
1 adult

What to know about flights from Detroit

Discover essential information about flights departing from Detroit, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Detroit airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Good round-trip deal

R21 298 or less

Good one-way deal

R15 518 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Wed 5/317:27DTW - JNB
2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/321:15JNB - DTW
2 stops26h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2R20 508
Wed 5/320:10DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/319:05JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R21 040
Mon 3/320:10DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/317:15CPT - DTW
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R22 287
Mon 3/320:10DTW - CPT
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/314:00CPT - DTW
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R22 672
Tue 1/46:05DTW - JNB
2 stops52h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 3/620:40JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R24 286
Sun 20/76:45DTW - JNB
3 stops39h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/714:30JNB - DTW
3 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R27 753
Sat 8/316:49DTW - JNB
1 stop18h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/322:00JNB - DTW
2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2R28 487
Sun 6/416:00DTW - JNB
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/419:35JNB - DTW
2 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R29 111
Sun 6/416:00DTW - JNB
1 stop34h 35mLufthansa
Sun 13/419:00JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2R29 257
Tue 13/519:44DTW - CPT
2 stops39h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/520:00CPT - DTW
1 stop28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R31 477
Mon 3/312:29DTW - CPT
2 stops23h 31mDelta
Mon 17/32:30CPT - DTW
1 stop23h 25mDelta
Deal found 21/2R31 624
Fri 15/817:23DTW - DUR
3 stops35h 12mQatar Airways
Sun 31/811:55DUR - DTW
3 stops40h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R31 991

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Find flights departing from Detroit that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 22 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/3

17:27-10:20

2 stops33h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

21:15-17:39

2 stops26h 24m

R20 508

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/3

20:10-10:45

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

19:05-19:15

1 stop30h 10m

R21 040

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/3

20:10-12:00

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

17:15-19:15

1 stop32h 00m

R22 287

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/3

20:10-12:00

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

14:00-19:15

2 stops35h 15m

R22 672

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/4

6:05-16:10

2 stops52h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

20:40-21:20

2 stops30h 40m

R24 286

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 20/7

6:45-3:55

3 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

14:30-17:25

3 stops32h 55m

R27 753

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/3

16:49-18:35

1 stop18h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

22:00-18:58

2 stops26h 58m

R28 487

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/4

16:00-8:35

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

19:35-17:03

2 stops27h 28m

R29 111

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/4

16:00-8:35

1 stop34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

19:00-14:10

1 stop25h 10m

R29 257

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/5

19:44-17:10

2 stops39h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

20:00-18:50

1 stop28h 50m

R31 477

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit

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When is the best time to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of R19 462). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October will prove the most costly (average of R35 953). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Airline reviews for flights from Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Detroit. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 448 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 759 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Detroit. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for the current month are Atlanta, Mumbai, Boston. While Atlanta, Boston, Mumbai are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as R15 518 to Istanbul Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R18 408 to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are below:
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Boston from R39 733

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. At this moment in time October is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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