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R12 451+ Cheap flights to Detroit

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 17 January 2025.

Return from

R17 021

One-way from

R12 451

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 899
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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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 17 January 2025.

Tue 8/417:50JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/520:55DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 021
Sun 6/418:50JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Mon 5/521:20DTW - JNB
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 943
Wed 9/418:50JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/514:10DTW - JNB
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R18 902
Tue 8/423:15JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Fri 2/514:10DTW - JNB
2 stops25h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/1R19 034
Wed 9/421:15JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 2/517:55DTW - JNB
2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R19 259
Sat 12/419:00JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Wed 30/418:07DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 28mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R21 008
Tue 8/419:00JNB - DTW
2 stops30h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/56:00DTW - JNB
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R24 319
Fri 31/118:50JNB - DTW
2 stops32h 33mEmirates
Mon 3/214:24DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 01mEmirates
Deal found 17/1R39 158

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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

17:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/5

20:55-10:35

1 stop31h 40m

R17 021

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

18:50-13:30

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

21:20-8:10

1 stop28h 50m

R17 943

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

18:50-13:30

1 stop24h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/5

14:10-21:20

2 stops25h 10m

R18 902

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

23:15-15:45

1 stop22h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/5

14:10-21:20

2 stops25h 10m

R19 034

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

21:15-21:30

2 stops30h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/5

17:55-7:00

2 stops31h 05m

R19 259

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

19:00-14:10

1 stop25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

18:07-8:35

2 stops32h 28m

R21 008

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-19:48

2 stops30h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/5

6:00-17:45

2 stops29h 45m

R24 319

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

18:50-20:23

2 stops32h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

14:24-10:25

2 stops37h 01m

R39 158

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

17:50-19:00

1 stop31h 10m

R12 451

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

18:50-15:30

2 stops26h 40m

R15 893

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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 10 January 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 20 hours 7 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 British Airways.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From R997

KLM

KLM

From R902

British Airways

British Airways

From R926

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R953

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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 969 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
773 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

  • 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 949, while return flights cost around R21 403.

  • 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 (20 hours 7 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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