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R17 247+ 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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DTW
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 28 February 2025.

Return from

R19 387

One-way from

R17 247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 985
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/7-10/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 22m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 431 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 444 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 28 February 2025.

Tue 29/721:15JNB - DTW
2 stops26h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 10/817:23DTW - JNB
2 stops34h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/2R19 387
Sun 13/419:35JNB - DTW
2 stops27h 28mSWISS
Sun 20/414:10DTW - JNB
2 stops61h 10mSWISS
Deal found 27/2R21 453
Sun 13/419:00JNB - DTW
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/411:00DTW - JNB
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/2R21 822
Tue 29/717:50JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/821:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/2R23 648
Tue 29/720:40JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 10/820:25DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/2R24 331

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 28 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

21:15-17:35

2 stops26h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/8

17:23-9:25

2 stops34h 02m

R19 387

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

19:35-17:03

2 stops27h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 20/4

14:10-9:20

2 stops61h 10m

R21 453

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

19:00-14:10

1 stop25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 20/4

11:00-17:45

2 stops24h 45m

R21 822

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

17:50-19:05

1 stop31h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/8

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

R23 648

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

20:40-22:05

2 stops31h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/8

20:25-10:20

1 stop31h 55m

R24 331

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

13:55-23:47

2 stops39h 52m

R17 247

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/8

17:50-19:05

1 stop31h 15m

R22 449

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/8

21:20-10:43

1 stop19h 23m

R24 718

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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 25 February 2025.

Booking 84 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 British Airways.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From R1 040

KLM

KLM

From R902

British Airways

British Airways

From R926

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R943

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 28 February 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
648 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
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Crew

8,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 580 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 719 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 809 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Kristina,Nov 2024

ZRH - BER

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 27,8 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 911, while return flights cost around R20 991.

  • 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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