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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R17 167

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Apr 27 — May 41
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Detroit All airports are usually found in February or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Detroit (DTT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 167

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 383
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Detroit
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 042 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2025.

Thu 22/517:50JNB - DTW
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/621:00DTW - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/4R17 167
Thu 22/519:35JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/611:05DTW - JNB
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4R17 898
Wed 30/418:50JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Wed 7/59:35DTW - JNB
1 stop28h 05mDelta
Deal found 21/4R18 684
Thu 1/518:50JNB - DTW
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Thu 8/521:20DTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 21/4R20 500
Thu 8/520:40JNB - DTW
1 stop24h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/713:50DTW - JNB
2 stops38h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/4R22 428
Wed 30/419:00JNB - DTW
2 stops27h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/510:15DTW - JNB
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/4R22 990
Thu 1/519:25JNB - DTW
2 stops31h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 6/517:52DTW - JNB
2 stops31h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/4R24 506
Thu 8/511:10JNB - DTW
3 stops35h 43mSWISS
Tue 8/714:10DTW - JNB
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Deal found 21/4R26 734

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

17:50-19:05

1 stop31h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/6

21:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

R17 167

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

19:35-21:25

2 stops31h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/6

11:05-9:20

2 stops40h 15m

R17 898

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

18:50-11:35

1 stop22h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/7

7:00-21:20

2 stops32h 20m

R20 687

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:40-15:15

1 stop24h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/7

13:50-10:20

2 stops38h 30m

R22 428

JohannesburgDetroit

JNB - DTW

JNBDTW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:10-16:53

3 stops35h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/7

14:10-9:20

2 stops37h 10m

R26 734

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Deals found on 21/4

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 18 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 inches 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 22 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Delta, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
7 920 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
642 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 773 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Detroit. 6 airlines have flights to All airports from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Detroit All airports should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Detroit is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R17 167 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Virgin Atlantic, starting at R20 687 and R22 428 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 April 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 961AverageR16 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 255AverageR18 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 646AverageR22 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 872AverageR19 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 605AverageR24 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 172AverageR23 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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