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R11 135+ Cheap flights to Detroit

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— DTT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Flights to Detroit in 2025

Find the latest flights to Detroit in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

R29 219

One-way from

R11 135

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 974
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 21/5-22/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 81h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 54m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 893 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 384 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Detroit. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 13/821:15JNB - DTW
2 stops29h 17mBritish Airways
Wed 17/917:33DTW - JNB
2 stops31h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2R18 859
Wed 21/518:55JNB - DTW
1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/521:35DTW - JNB
2 stops54h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R29 219
Wed 13/821:20JNB - DTW
3 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/99:26DTW - JNB
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2R29 661
Wed 21/518:50JNB - DTW
1 stop23h 50mAir France
Thu 22/521:20DTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 20/2R31 247
Wed 13/817:55JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/921:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R33 772

Find flights to Detroit within your budget

Locate flights to Detroit that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

21:15-20:32

2 stops29h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

17:33-7:00

2 stops31h 27m

R18 859

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

18:55-15:15

1 stop26h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/5

21:35-10:15

2 stops54h 40m

R29 219

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

21:20-22:05

3 stops30h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

9:26-17:45

2 stops26h 19m

R29 661

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

18:50-12:40

1 stop23h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/5

21:20-8:30

1 stop29h 10m

R31 247

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

17:55-19:05

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

R33 772

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

9:50-23:44

2 stops43h 54m

R11 135

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

18:50-12:40

1 stop23h 50m

R15 043

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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Travel insights for flights to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Detroit?

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

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Detroit?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit takes 26 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Detroit from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Detroit?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit are Virgin Atlantic, KLM and United Airlines.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From R997

KLM

KLM

From R902

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R943

British Airways

British Airways

From R926

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Detroit?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit are Turkish Airlines, KLM and Air France.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
654 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

K,Aug 2024

LHR - MIA

The crew leader who did the tannoys was amazing. He really made us laugh 😂. Also, a great landing in very windy conditions.

Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
654 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
654 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

K,Aug 2024

LHR - MIA

The crew leader who did the tannoys was amazing. He really made us laugh 😂. Also, a great landing in very windy conditions.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
654 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

K,Aug 2024

LHR - MIA

The crew leader who did the tannoys was amazing. He really made us laugh 😂. Also, a great landing in very windy conditions.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Detroit.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Detroit if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Detroit on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Detroit?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Detroit.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Detroit. One-way flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically cost R1 910, while return flights cost around R20 978.

  • How much is a return flight to Detroit?

    A return flight to Detroit will typically cost around R1 213, however they can be found for as little as R1 138.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Detroit depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Detroit, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

    Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the closest property to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (0,0 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County).

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