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R14 859+ 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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Apr 6 — Apr 131
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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 1 April 2025.

Return from

R17 978

One-way from

R14 859

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 601
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 776 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 1 April 2025.

Sa 24/517:50JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mo 9/621:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3R17 978
Do 15/518:50JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Do 22/518:20DTW - JNB
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R17 996
Do 15/523:15JNB - DTW
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Do 22/57:01DTW - JNB
2 stops32h 19mDelta
Deal found 31/3R18 014
Do 1/520:40JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mi 7/516:41DTW - JNB
2 stops35h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/3R18 803
Di 24/623:15JNB - DTW
2 stops44h 15mAir France
Sa 5/721:40DTW - JNB
2 stops52h 50mAir France
Deal found 31/3R19 831
Mi 2/48:10JNB - DTW
2 stops39h 29mQatar Airways
Mi 10/126:00DTW - JNB
2 stops38h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R24 619
Do 3/421:15JNB - DTW
2 stops29h 44mBritish Airways
Mo 8/1217:33DTW - JNB
2 stops30h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/3R24 820
Do 3/410:40JNB - DTW
2 stops33h 30mLufthansa
Mi 10/1215:45DTW - JNB
2 stops40h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 31/3R25 994
Do 3/419:00JNB - DTW
2 stops52h 03mUnited Airlines
Mo 8/1215:45DTW - JNB
1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3R26 893

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Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sa 24/5

17:50-19:05

1 stop31h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mo 9/6

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

R17 978

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 15/5

18:50-19:05

1 stop30h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Do 22/5

18:20-21:20

1 stop21h 00m

R17 996

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 15/5

23:15-15:40

1 stop22h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Do 22/5

7:01-21:20

2 stops32h 19m

R18 014

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 1/5

20:40-15:15

1 stop24h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mi 7/5

16:41-10:20

2 stops35h 39m

R18 803

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 24/6

23:15-13:30

2 stops44h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sa 5/7

21:40-8:30

2 stops52h 50m

R19 831

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 25/4

8:10-15:20

2 stops37h 10m

R14 859

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 11/8

17:55-19:05

1 stop31h 10m

R15 116

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 11/8

20:40-21:48

2 stops31h 08m

R17 409

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 25/4

23:15-15:45

1 stop22h 30m

R19 244

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 25/4

8:20-13:08

3 stops34h 48m

R20 014

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Best time to book a flight to Detroit

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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 28 March 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 22 hours 25 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 R994

KLM

KLM

From R922

British Airways

British Airways

From R955

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, Air France and KLM.

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 1 April 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 541 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7,4
Good
1 425 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 615 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

FAQs about flying to Detroit

  • 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 280, while return flights cost around R20 876.

  • 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 (22 hours 25 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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