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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Detroit from R11 135

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DTT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Detroit All airports are usually found in February or November, booked 47 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip 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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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Wed 21/518:55JNB - DTW
1 stop26h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/521:35DTW - JNB
2 stops54h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2R29 219
Wed 21/518:50JNB - DTW
1 stop23h 50mAir France
Thu 22/521:20DTW - JNB
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 20/2R31 247

Find flights from Johannesburg to Detroit within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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 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 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

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Detroit

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

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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Detroit, you should look to book at least 47 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
654 reviews
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Entertainment

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

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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Entertainment

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

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
Check prices

Entertainment

7,6

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

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.

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 Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R29 219 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air France, starting at R31 247.

  • 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 21 February 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 596AverageR16 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 953AverageR22 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 067AverageR19 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 376AverageR23 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 372AverageR24 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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